Promotes stem growth on seed potatoes
This innovative system harnesses ethylene, which blocks apical dominance, resulting in the release of lateral buds from inhibition, resulting in more stems per seed piece.
The longer the duration of the treatment, the greater the response. This process is safe for storage managers and seed growers. During treatment, storage temperatures are raised to 6°C or 8°C.
Increased temperature promotes earlier emergence (5 – 10 days) and advances the onset of tuber bulking.
‘We use Restrain ethylene in storage to loosen the eyes on the tubers as much as possible in order to harvest as many seed potatoes from each plant’.
– Mr Ton Mooij (Creek Side Potato Farms, Alberta Canada) in Potato World Magazine
Key benefits of Restrain Accumulator
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The Restrain generator maintains a specific low-level concentration throughout the storage period. The treatment time should be 90-120 days prior to planting.
Ethylene is a dynamic gas that distributes evenly throughout the storage.
During treatment the sensor takes readings every 30 minutes of temperature, relative humidity, CO2 concentration and ethylene concentration. This allows the generator to continually adjust the ethylene to the desired concentration.
When the treatment is complete, allow 3-5 days for the ethylene to off-gas before planting into the ground.
