German Study Finds Autumn Spray Can Delay Cherry Bloom and Cut Frost Damage
28 September 2026, Göttingen, Germany: Researchers at the University of Göttingen have shown that treating sweet cherry trees with the plant
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Ethephon
Get the latest Ethephon news, research and developments covering plant growth regulation, fruit ripening, flowering, fruit abscission, crop maturity and agricultural applications. Ethephon is a plant growth regulator that breaks down within plant tissues to release ethylene, influencing several stages of plant growth and development.
Agricultural uses include promoting uniform fruit ripening and colour development, inducing flowering in crops such as pineapple, facilitating harvest through fruit or nut loosening, and managing plant growth. Its applications vary by crop, formulation and regulatory approval, with products containing ethephon used in crops including tomato, mango, pineapple, coffee, grapes, apples and pomegranate.
Find updates on ethephon-based plant growth regulators, product registrations, crop-specific recommendations, residue standards, fruit-ripening regulations and research on ethylene-mediated plant responses. In India, the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee has approved Ethephon 39% SL for uniform ripening of mangoes and other fruits, while FSSAI provides guidance on the controlled use of ethylene generated from approved sources for artificial fruit ripening.