Top 5 uses of ethylene application

Tropical fruit ethylene applicationBananas, papayas, mangoes, avocados…the list of tropical fruits goes on and on! Our ethylene generators are valued for their ability to further ripen tropical fruits postharvest which enhances the taste and overall quality. Additionally, our products can be used in the ripening of organic tropical produce. According to the United States’ National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), ethylene is allowed for postharvest ripening of tropical fruit and degreening of citrus. Field-grown tomatoes ethylene applicationEthylene affects the growth, development, ripening, and aging of all plants. From this, field-grown tomatoes can be ripened with a natural plant hormone in the final stages of postharvest before hitting grocery store shelves or food service counters. Residue-free, the ethylene generators and Ethy-Gen® II Ripening Concentrate by CATALYTIC GENERATORS help to turn mature-green tomatoes into a perfectly ripened red. Citrus ethylene applicationMany types of Citrus Fruits, including lemons, grapefruit, oranges, and tangerines, can be degreened by exposure to 1-10 ppm ethylene for 1-3 days. Several of our generators can be used to manufacture ethylene in the 1 – 10 ppm range. The right machine for the job depends upon the degreening room size and how air-tight it is. Greenhouse tomatoes ethylene applicationBy further exposing greenhouse tomatoes to the natural plant hormone, ethylene, overall uniformity in ripeness will be enhanced. Additionally, accelerating the ripening of final tomatoes saves energy and decreases waste accrued from less mature tomatoes stuck in the mix of more mature harvests. Applying added ethylene results in better color and final quality for greenhouse tomatoes! Tobacco ethylene applicationTobacco properly cured with Ethy-Gen® II has fewer green butts, green fibers, and other off-colors. Ethy-Gen® II treated tobacco generally grades higher and brings a higher price. The use of Ethy-Gen® II can cut up to 32 hours of curing time, reducing energy costs and allowing earlier re-use of the curing system. When it is necessary to cure ripe, yellow, and mature-green tobacco (or separate varieties with different curing characteristics) together, our ethylene tobacco generator helps insure a more uniform color throughout the cure.