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This research investigates the discovery of inhibitors that block ethylene receptors in plants, aiming to prevent ethylene's physiological effects.

Inhibitors of ethylene responses in plants at the receptor level: Recent developments

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Recent developments reveal inhibitors that block ethylene effects in plants, suggesting commercial applications for preservation.

This research investigates the discovery of inhibitors that block ethylene receptors in plants, aiming to prevent ethylene's physiological effects.
Identified and tested various organic molecules that inhibit ethylene receptors.
Examined the effectiveness of cyclopropenes, particularly 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) and others in preventing ethylene-induced changes in plants.
Assessed the concentration needed for effective inhibition in different plant species.
1-MCP at 0.5 nl l−1 effectively protects carnation flowers against ethylene for several days.
0.7 nl l−1 of 1-MCP or cyclopropene prevents banana ripening for 12 days at 24°C.
Complete inhibition of ethylene effects in pea seedlings requires 40 nl l−1 of 1-MCP.

Sisler et al. (1997) studied this question.

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