methods and systems to protect and improve banana production

摘要

Patent and Methods: "Methods and systems for protecting and improving banana production". This invention relates to the use of an ethylene synthesis or perception inhibitor to treat a stressed or unstressed banana plant or parts of the field prior to harvesting. As premature ripening is triggered by the ethylene produced by the plant, such inhibitor can be sprayed or gassed on the fruit while it is still in the plantation (tree) to protect and prevent premature ripening of the fruit left there during the entire developmental period. 12 to 14 weeks (instead of 11 weeks or less). The invention therefore allows banana growers to leave the fruit on the tree for the entire development period (even under certain stress conditions), thereby obtaining a production benefit without the problem of premature ripening in transit.