Ethephon is a regulator of plant growth, which can promote seed germination, regulate the growth of plant stems and leaves, promote the growth of flowers and fruits, and ripen fruits. Ethephon uses low-toxic chemicals, so attention should be paid to avoid direct contact. The fruit ripened by ethephon contains no toxin and can be eaten normally without affecting human health. The effect of ethephon on plants shows that ethephon is an organic compound and a regulator of plant growth. Ethephon can promote seed germination, and some plants' seeds will be dormant and cannot be directly sown. If ethephon is used for seeds, it can awaken seeds and accelerate germination. Before flowering, the use of ethephon can promote the flowering of plants and advance the fruit-bearing period.
Ethephon can regulate the growth of plants and make them grow more evenly. If the plant grows faster and the stem grows better and grows upward, ethephon can be used for the plant. Ethephon can slow down the growth rate of plants, adjust the phenomenon of vertical growth of plants, and make plants grow horizontally, which is more beautiful and symmetrical.
Fruits are harvested at about 7: , and the ripening speed is relatively slow. Using ethephon can promote fruit ripening. The immature fruit will gradually age, the peel will turn yellow, the pulp will change from hard to soft, the taste will change from sour to sweet, and the fruit will emit a sweet aroma after using ethephon.
It is a common method to ripen fruits with ethephon, which can accelerate the ripening of fruits. People can safely eat the ripened fruits without any harm to human body. During the use of ethephon, it should be noted that the prepared solution will affect the efficacy after a long time. Ethephon should be used in an environment above 2 degrees, otherwise the efficacy will be reduced.