List of sensitive produce


CommodityEthylene ProductionEthylene SensitivityReaction to Ethylene and/or Airborne Bacteria
Avocados
HighHighAccelerated ripening (softening and color changes), shorter storage life
Apples
Very highHighAccelerated aging and loss of firmness, increased susceptibility to rot and molds, shorter storage life
Mangos
MediumMediumAccelerated ripening, loss of quality and shorter storage life
Citrus fruits
Very LowMediumAccelerated decay, susceptibility to molds and shorter storage life
Kiwifruit
LowHighLoss of firmness, gray mold rot, shorter storage life
Strawberries
LowLowIncreased susceptibility to rot and molds, shorter storage life
Tomatoes
HighHighAccelerated ripening and increased susceptibility to rot and molds, shorter storage life
Pineapples
LowLowDiscoloration, increased susceptibility to molds, shorter storage life
Broccoli
Very lowHighYellowing and shorter storage life
Lettuce
Very lowHighBrown spotting and discoloration, shorter storage life