Ethylene

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Ethylene (C2H4) at room temperature is a colorless flammable gas with a faint "sweet and musky" odor. It is a hydrocarbon and the simplest alkene compound. Most fruit produce ethylene to start the ripening process.[1]

Root cellars require adequate ventilation to remove the buildup of ethylene to prevent the stored produce from spoiling.

References

  1. ↑ https://extension.umaine.edu/fruit/harvest-and-storage-of-tree-fruits/the-role-of-ethylene-in-fruit-ripening/
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