The use of ethylene as a potential natural sprout suppressant in potato stores is growing rapidly as growers and distributors are reacting to pressure to keep foodstuffs free of pesticide residues.
Ethylene control systems are relatively new technology, although it has been recognised for many years that natural ethylene is a suppressant for potato sprouting.
Air Products, the world’s largest manufacturer of Ethylene and biofresh, the UK’s leading manufacturer of high efficiency ethylene control systems have launched this website to help anyone involved in the storage of potatoes to understand the science, and the benefits that an ethylene system can bring to their business.
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