| 1 | They release ethylene, which can cause other fruit around them to overripe. | |
| 2 | They are increasingly producing more advanced chemicals such as ethylene-based plastics. | |
| 3 | Fruits that release a lot of ethylene also include apricots, melons and tomatoes. | |
| 4 | Bananas produce ethylene, a gas that causes them to ripen, and separating the bunch can slow down that process. | |
| 5 | Plants all produce ethylene, a ripening gas that promotes maturation. |