The present study draws attention to 17
commonly traded potted foliage plant genotypes
that may require specialized handling to
reduce ethylene-mediated quality loss. The
observed differences in ethylene responsiveness
among the genotypes highlight opportunities
to exploit this variation to breed and
select cultivars with improved postproduction
performance. In cases in which ethylene accidentally accumulates to relatively high concentrations
during the transportation and
marketing of foliage plants, pre-treatment with
antiethylene compounds such as 1-MCP may
help ensure against damage.