Which hormone is present in pears? A detailed guide to fruit ripening
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While many enjoy the sweet taste and soft texture of a ripe pear, few consider the complex biology behind its transformation. A key part of this process involves the plant hormone ethylene, which triggers and regulates the fruit's ripening. However, ethylene does not act alone; a complex network of phytohormones orchestrates the pear's entire life cycle from fruit set to senescence.
