#$%^&*AU2018101611A420181206.pdf#####Abstract The invention is concerned with highly loaded ethephon formulations, especially suited for use in cotton crops. Ethephon can initiate fruiting, promote early boll opening, enhance defoliation and assist in scheduled harvesting. 5 The invention includes a novel method of making a formulation having a concentration of ethephon of at least 900 g/L. 10 15