Ethephon
Ethephon is an organophosphate chemical. It is a plant growth regulator that is used to speed up the process of fruit ripening, abscission, and flower induction. It is registered in the U.S. for applications on plants including apples, barley, blackberries, bromeliads, cantaloupes, cherries, coffee, cotton, cucumbers, grapes, guava, macadamia nuts, ornamentals, peppers, pineapples, rye, squash, […]
