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Should You Worry About Ethylene & Airborne Pathogens?

Below please find information about ethyelene, and its detrimental effects on fruit, vegetables, and flowers. Our PCO scrubbers use an all-natural way to kill airborne pathogens and ethylene, byproducts are CO2 and H2O, in minute amounts. Perfect for organics. Contact Us for a Free Proposal Or, Buy Online Now!

Source: Robert Rodgers, Thomas Ostroski, JoAnn Miles, Widener University School of Engineering, Photocatalytic Oxidation of Ethlene Gas from Fresh-Cuts using Titanium Dioxide April 2007

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Ethylene Effects - From UC Davis. YouTube Video on Rose Response to 1ppm ethylene.

USDA Handbook 66 - "The Commercial Storage of Fruit, Vegetables, and Florist and Nursery Stocks."

US Army Study - Concludes Ethylene Removal Extends Shelf Life by Three Weeks.

Ethylene Production / Ethylene Sensitivity - From Fruit Services, The Entire List.

Mixed Commodity Storage and Shipping Guide - Again from Fruit Services.

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• russet spotting of lettuce along the midrib of the leaves;
• loss of green color in snap beans;
• increased toughness in turnips and asparagus spears;
• bitterness in carrots and parsnips;
• yellowing and abscission of leaves in broccoli, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, and cauliflower;
• accelerated softening of cucumbers, acorn and summer squash;
• softening and development of off-flavor in watermelons;
• browning and discoloration in eggplant pulp and seed;
• discoloration and off-flavor in sweet potatoes;
• sprouting of potatoes;
• increased ripening and softening of mature green tomatoes;
• unplanned-for ripening of bananas, avocados, mango, papaya;
• softening of kiwi fruit; and
• shattering of raspberries and blackberries.

Ethylene Studies from Crop Physiology Labratory at Utah State

Ethylene producers
Ethylene producers include apples, apricots, avocados, ripening bananas, cantaloupes, honeydew melons, ripe kiwifruit, nectarines, papayas, passionfruit, peaches, pears, persimmons, plantains, plums, prunes, quinces, and tomatoes.

Sensitive to ethylene
Produce that is sensitive to ethylene include apples, apricots, asparagus, avocados, bananas, beans (snap), broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, celery, cucumbers, eggplant, endive, kiwi, leeks, lettuce, nectarines, peach, pears, peas (in pod), peppers (bell and hot), plums, potatoes (late), raspberries, spinach, squash (summer), sweet potatoes, tomatoes and turnips.

Photo-Catalytic Air Purification is the absolute best, especially where safety of personnel is also a concern. The PCO Ethylene Scrubber / Air Purifier has the ability to oxidize ethylene, as well as airborne mold, mildew, bacteria, and viruses, thus prolonging shelf life for almost all fresh produce.

PCO Air Purification is also ideal for: Controlled-Atmosphere (SmartFresh® adjunct or alternative for organics), Wineries, HealthCare, Meat Plants, anywhere where clean air is a concern. The best Ethylene Scrubber / Air Purifier.