The combination of the ethylene-inhibiting gas 1-MCP (1-methylcyclopropene) with controlled atmosphere has vastly improved the long-term storage of apples and other tree fruits in the past couple of decades. But the typical method of applying 1-MCP on fruit — fogging or spraying in a sealed room — requires a level of infrastructure beyond the reach of many small growers. Now, there's another option for the fruit industry: dry sachets placed in a container, where they gradually release 1-MCP.
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