Mechanical stress induces anatomical changes, tomato early flowering, and increased yield involving ethylene and auxins
Jenifer Castro-Estrada, Sergio Miguel Salazar, Jorge A. Mariotti-Martínez, Julieta V. Cabello, Raquel Lía Chan, Elina Welchen
The paper shows that mechanical treatment of tomato seedlings increases stem width, vascular bundles, early flowering, and yield through auxin and ethylene pathways.
Journal of Experimental Botany · Jun 15, 2025Peer-reviewedPlant Biology