Many of us are throwing away too much food, and bananas are one of the worst culprits for food waste, with one 2017 study ...

Ethylene gas is released from the stems of bananas, which is where the bunch is held together. Wrap some plastic wrap around the crown to slow the ripening process. Sunlight and warm temperatures will ...

Hong Qiao, a plant researcher, explains the science behind produce ripening, and how anyone can prolong shelf life. In order to maximize shelf life, there are strategies for storing produce.

If you've ever tried to ripen a piece of fruit by sticking it in a bag with a banana, you've harnessed the power of ethylene. Ethylene is an important plant hormone. In bananas and many other fruits, ...