From: Effect of ethephon application on the cellular maturity of Olea europaea L. and on the extractability of phenolic compounds in virgin olive oil
Treatment
Control
Ethephon (N)
Ethephon (V)
Number of fruits per branch
94.7 ± 7.4a
79.7 ± 2.5b
82.7 ± 2.1b
% of gain compared to control
–
− 15.6 ± 5.2b
− 12.2 ± 8.5b