Advances in Plant Ethylene Research

This volume contains the main lectures and poster contributions presented at the 7th International Symposium on the Plant Hormone Ethylene held in Pisa (Italy), June 18-22, 2006. This international scientific event was organized by the University of Padova and the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa and took place on the premises of the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna. We would like to thank the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the Ministry of University and Scientific Research of Italy, the University of Padova and the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa for partially funding this symposium. Appreciation is also extended to a number of local insti- tions that generously contributed to the success of this important event. We are indebted to the members of the scientific committee. A special appreciation goes to the local organizing committee headed by Prof. Giovanni Serra. Finally, we gratefully acknowledge Dr. Alessandro Botton for handling all the editorial aspects concerning the publication of this volume. The Editorial Board

Contributions are original and are given by the most qualified scientists of the field Includes the most recent advances made in the field of the plant ethylene research Represents an essential tool for graduate students and scientists active in the field

Inhalt
Ethylene Biosynthesis, Perception And Signal Transduction.- Interactions Between Ethylene And Other Hormones.- Role Of Ethylene In Plant Growth And Differentiation.- Fruit Development, Ripening And Quality.- Abscission And Senescence.- Ethylene Involvement In Biotic And Abiotic Stresses.- Biotechnology And Applied Aspects.