A compound of Formula I, wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently hydrogen, halogen, an unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cydoalkyi, cydoalkylalkyi, aryl, phenyl, or naphthyl group, and a substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cydoalkyi, cydoalkylalkyi, aryl, phenyl, or naphthyl group having as a substituent a halogen, alkoxy, substituted phenoxy, unsubstituted phenoxy group or a heteroatom such as oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, phosphorus and boron.

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A compound of Formula I, wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently hydrogen, halogen, an unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cydoalkyi, cydoalkylalkyi, aryl, phenyl, or naphthyl group, and a substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cydoalkyi, cydoalkylalkyi, aryl, phenyl, or naphthyl group having as a substituent a halogen, alkoxy, substituted phenoxy, unsubstituted phenoxy group or a heteroatom such as oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, phosphorus and boron.

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Multiple environmental, economic, and ecological issues are linked to a limited number of chemicals such as carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, methanol, formaldehyde and ethylene or disposal of some waste products from farming, transportation, and the beverage industry. Accordingly, the reduction of the impacts of these limited number of gases on the environment and/or ecology is beneficial. Accordingly, there are presented a range of application of methods, systems, and treatments which mitigate these impacts.

Multiple environmental, economic, and ecological issues are linked to a limited number of chemicals such as carbon dioxide, sulphur dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, methanol, formaldehyde and ethylene or disposal of some waste products from farming, transportation, and the beverage industry. Accordingly, the reduction of the impacts of these limited number of gases on the environment and/or ecology is beneficial. Accordingly, there are presented a range of application of methods, systems, and treatments which mitigate these impacts.

Stable compositions comprising 1-methylcyclopropene and a low volatility stabilizer, and methods of using the composition, are provided. Methods for using the compositions in delaying the maturation of plants, such as fruits, vegetables, and flowers are also provided.

Stable compositions comprising 1-methylcyclopropene and a low volatility stabilizer, and methods of using the composition, are provided. Methods for using the compositions in delaying the maturation of plants, such as fruits, vegetables, and flowers are also provided.

Disclosed is a water-dispersible and stable solid composition including: at least one aromatic alcohol, at least one emulsifying agent and/or an oil; at least one texturing agent; and at least one effervescent acid-base pair. Also disclosed are methods for use of the composition, particular as a phytosanitary product.

Disclosed is a water-dispersible and stable solid composition including: at least one aromatic alcohol, at least one emulsifying agent and/or an oil; at least one texturing agent; and at least one effervescent acid-base pair. Also disclosed are methods for use of the composition, particular as a phytosanitary product.

The present invention relates to: a method for preparing a cut flower water retention agent; a cut flower water retention agent prepared thereby; and a cut flower container for accommodating the same, and the cut flower water retention agent can supply water and nutrients so as to maintain freshness for a long time without the wilting of cut flowers during the distribution and storage of the cut flowers, and is prepared to be superabsorbent so as to be used by being mixed with water, thereby having convenient use, enabling cut flowers to be safely transported and carried, and enabling a decrease in the commodity value of cut flowers to be prevented during the distribution thereof by extending the lifespan of the cut flowers.

The present invention relates to: a method for preparing a cut flower water retention agent; a cut flower water retention agent prepared thereby; and a cut flower container for accommodating the same, and the cut flower water retention agent can supply water and nutrients so as to maintain freshness for a long time without the wilting of cut flowers during the distribution and storage of the cut flowers, and is prepared to be superabsorbent so as to be used by being mixed with water, thereby having convenient use, enabling cut flowers to be safely transported and carried, and enabling a decrease in the commodity value of cut flowers to be prevented during the distribution thereof by extending the lifespan of the cut flowers.