Can Calcium Chloride prevent Ethylene Damage like EthylBloc™A Case Study with potted petunia “Supertunia Royal Velvet”
Sanal Krishnan, Ph.D., Horticulture Research Scientist, Smithers-Oasis Company, Kent, OH, USA Introduction The vibration and temperature increase during transportation can induce stress related ethylene production which can cause flower wilt and drop, leaf yellowing and premature flower opening and death. EthylBloc is a proven ethylene action inhibitor technology that effectively controls ethylene damage of plants. Calcium chloride …