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Ethylene, either generated naturally within the plant or as a gaseous pollutant, accelerates post-harvest senescence in many ethylene-sensitive pot plant and cut flower species. Failure to prevent ethylene damage can seriously reduce product quality and post-harvest longevity.
This information was last updated in 1997.