Term Name:	ethylene catabolic process
Synonyms:	ethene catabolic process, ethene catabolism, ethylene breakdown, ethylene catabolism, ethylene degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of ethylene (C2-H4, ethene), a simple hydrocarbon gas that can function in plants as a growth regulator.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0042457]    QuickGO    AmiGO