Horticulture

Horticulture
Status: yes
Patent: 5518988; 5100462

About This Innovation

discovered 1-MCP to keep fruit, vegetables & flowers fresh by suppressing ethylene; holds 2 patents

The Invention

1-MCP for fruit, vegetable, & flower freshness; Method of counteracting ethylene response by treating plants with diazocyclopentadiene thereof

Key Information

Category:
Horticulture

Completion Status:
yes

Patent Number:
5518988; 5100462

Co-Inventor:
Edward Sisler

Patent Information

Patent Number: 5518988; 5100462

Technical Specifications

1-MCP for fruit, vegetable, & flower freshness; Method of counteracting ethylene response by treating plants with diazocyclopentadiene thereof

Collaboration

Co-Inventor: Edward Sisler

Women Behind This Innovation