Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel composition and a method for preserving pome fruits, specifically for controlling scald caused by cold damage, based on the use of squalene of plant origin as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to liquid compositions comprising an ethylene synthesis inhibitor for the treatment of crops suitable for thermal fogging applications. A preferred ethylene synthesis inhibitor is aminoethoxyvinylglycine hydrochloride (AVG HCl).

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods of thermal fogging ethylene synthesis inhibitor compositions for post-harvest treatment of crops. A preferred ethylene synthesis inhibitor is aminoethyoxyvinylglycine hydrochloride (AVG HCl). In a preferred embodiment, a method comprises producing a thermal fogging mist from said composition, wherein said thermal fogging mist contains particles of the ethylene synthesis inhibitor and applying an effective amount of said thermal fogging mist to said crops.

Abstract: A preharvest coating for fruits, vegetables and other plants includes a primary ingredient for protecting the fruit, vegetable or plant from physical harm or damage during growing and harvesting and/or for enhancing the appearance of the fruit, vegetable or plant. In addition, the coating includes a nutraceutical component that may provide health beneficial effects to human consumers of the fruit, vegetable or plant. Such nutraceutical components can include phytonutrients such as flavonoids, stilbenes or other phytochemicals. Preferably, the nutraceutical component is included in an otherwise conventional coating and is applied by means of preharvest thermofogging of the fruit, vegetable or plant.