On '1-Aminocyclopropanecarboxylate synthase, a key enzyme in ethylene biosynthesis' by Yeong-Biau Yu, Douglas O.Adams and Shang Fa Yang

Howard Thomas

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Abstract

The significance of the paper by Yu et al. (1979) is discussed in the context of the long history of ethylene as a plant growth regulator. By launching the era of molecular analysis and biotechnological exploitation, this research made a vital contribution to crop production and quality.
Original languageEnglish
Article number109154
Number of pages2
JournalArchives of Biochemistry and Biophysics
Volume726
Early online date25 Feb 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Sept 2022

Keywords

  • ACC (1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid)
  • ACC oxidase
  • ACC synthase
  • Methionine
  • Plant hormones
  • Post-harvest

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