Abscisic acid levels and the rates of ethylene production during successive stages of ripening in avocado fruits (Persea americana Mill.) were determined by gas chromatography. In fruits which were selected for abscisic acid determination according to their rate of ethylene production, a rise in free abscisic acid content was observed following an increase in the rate of ethylene production. Levels of bound abscisic acid were much lower and increased later than free abscisic acid.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.