How Does Ethylene Affect Fruit Ripening?

Ethylene is a natural hormone that causes fruits to ripen. Farmers can alter ethylene concentrations to prevent fruit from being underripe or overripe. To delay the ripening process and ensure fruits don’t spoil, farmers extract ethylene from fruits and re-apply it in the form of ethephon to induce ripening.

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Ethylene-Sensitive Fruit

Some fruits depend on ethylene to ripen, while others don’t. Similarly, some fruits produce ethylene and cause other ethylene-sensitive fruits to ripen rapidly. Here are a few ethylene-sensitive fruits:

Apples
Avocados
Bananas
Grapes
Lemons
Mangoes
Pears
Kiwis

Our Ethylene Products

At QA Supplies, we offer a range of products to assist with quality assurance, including ripening tools and removal systems. We are here to help you control ethylene concentrations to ensure your produce stays fresh. Our ripening and de-greening products include:

Easy-Ripe Ethylene Generator

Ethy-Gen® Ripening Concentrate

30 Gallon Cabinet

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Norfolk, VA 23502

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