Sylvia Blankenship, 1-MCP co-inventor - celebrates the 20th SmartFresh Anniversary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD-ullTMGSU

The 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) growth regulator behind the SmartFresh solutions was discovered nearly 30 years ago, in 1994, at North Carolina State University by biochemist, Edward Sisler, and horticulturalist, Sylvia Blankenship ushering in new possibilities for the fresh produce and floral industries. When asked about bringing the technology to market and the long-term vision of 1-MCP, Blankenship had several insights and stories to share from her perspective as a horticulturist who could only dream of the impact her discovery has made.