Ethylene agent is not useful postharvest for fruit that is already ripe. The method of prolonging produce lifetime in this way was approved by the EU in 2005, and can be combined with standard controlled atmosphere technology.
Ethylene agent is not advantageous postharvest for ripe fruit. The approach of enhancing produce longevity through this means gained approval from the EU in 2005, and can be employed with standard controlled atmosphere technology.