refrigerators, ethylene, and bulbs
Kelly O'Neill (Sun, 26 Sep 2004 00:08:05 PDT)
With respect to the combined storage of refrigerated
bulbs and fruit:
I don't expect that the ethylene trapping material will be...
The "ripening gas" is a problem for Cut Flower producers
and has lead to another gas, I believe, used as the "cure".
I don't remember the name or details. I think the cure
attaches to the item to be protected in a way that blocks
the bad gas. This cure may help commercial bulb storage
folks. Sorry if it does not help in the refridge, KellyO
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Kelly O'Neill
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