Ok , haven't had anyone answer , but this affects all fruit which comes into New Zealand ( they fumigate to stop bugs and pests coming into the country )
Is this the reason I have trouble getting tropical fruit seeds to germinate ?
Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) is sometimes used as a fumigant against surface pests such as mealybugs and aphids. It is used in some countries to treat bananas, pineapples and other tropical fruit. However, HCN is extremely toxic, being potentially deadly to humans through skin contact alone.