Patents and Utility Models for optimized and sustainable technologies for crops
Ehtylene Adsorbent
- an affordable alternative to imported ethylene absorbers which effectively delays the ripening and senescence of fruits and vegetables during distant transport and extended storage
- Adding ethylene absorbent to packs of fresh produce increases its shelf life and delays its ripening, softening, and yellowing until it reaches farther markets – thus securing adequate volume and supply, and a stable market price.
Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Protocol
- Shelf life of mangoes stored at 12.5 °C usually lasts about two weeks, but using controlled atmosphere (CA) storage can delay yellowing and softening of ‘Carabao’ mangoes up to four weeks.
Fruitect®
- a natural, biocomposite coating formulation that delays the ripening of whole fresh fruits including Philippine carabao mango, Lakatan banana, and Sweet Cayenne pineapple
- provides longer shelf life and resistance to physical injuries when fruits are transported so it is a good way to prevent food loss
- proven safe both for humans and the environment