What is Ethylene?

Ethylene is a Plant Hormone. A hormone is a substance that in very low concentration (0,015ppm) induces massive changes in produce metabolism. It regulates the processes associated with ripening and senescence. Being a gas, it can cumulate in closed environments: inside packaging, cold storage rooms and transport containers. The more ethylene cumulates in a closed environment, the more ethylene is produced, and the ripening process goes faster. Ethylene affects to fresh produce: Accelerating ripening Accelerating senescence Favors shriveling and weight loss Favors disease expression Increases the risk of physiological disorders Induces chlorophyll degradation   Eliminating ethylene from fresh produce is crucial for extending shelf life during post harvest. BION’s wide range of products and technology can help you eliminating it from the environment.