Effects of Continuous Application of 1-MCP on Carnations to Prevent Ethylene Damage

July 15, 2024 FloraLife

The sensitivity to ethylene varies depending on the cultivar and is a critical factor in determining the longevity of Carnations. Ethylene signaling is dependent on the perception of the ethylene molecule by receptors located in plant cells.

Effect of Shipping Method and EthylBloc Treatment On Vase-Life of Stock (Matthiola incana) Following Simulated Wholesale Storage And Exposure to Ethylene Gas

February 27, 2024 FloraLife

Stock (Mathiola incana) is a popular cool season cut flower known for its fragrant showy flower spikes in a variety of colors.  Stock is often harvested with a portion of its root system still attached and can be prone to wilting as well as challenging to hydrate.  For this reason, some growers will ship these flowers in a transport solution.   Stock is also ethylene sensitive. 

EthylBloc Sachets Aim to Inhibit Adverse Effects from Ethylene and Protect the Supply Chain

May 9, 2019 Smithers-Oasis

OASIS® Grower Solutions, a division of Smithers-Oasis Company, offers its EthylBloc™ Sachets, a patented, EPA approved ethylene action inhibitor designed to keep flowers and plants fresh during transport and storage.