ripening

Gentiobiose is a natural oligosaccharide that promotes fruit ripening.

β-Gentiobiose is a natural oligosaccharide that promotes fruit ripening.

2-Pentanone is a five-carbon ketone volatile organic compound that occurs naturally in the plant Nicotiana tabacum (Tobacco) and in blue cheese as a metabolic product of Penicillium mold growth during the ripening process.

Hexyl hexanoate is found in alcoholic beverages. Hexyl hexanoate is used in fruit flavouring. Hexyl hexanoate is present in many fruits, Parmesan cheese, alcoholic beverages and black tea. Hexyl hexanoate is a volatile component from fruit ripening.

1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) is an ethylene perception inhibitor used to investigate ethylene's role in plant ripening and senescence.