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1-methylcyclopropene delays ripening process of 'Black Diamond' plum.

Author(s) : SALVADOR A., CUQUERELLA J., ÚBEDA S.

Summary

Plums cv. 'Black Diamond' were treated with concentrations of 0, 500 or 750 ppb 1-MCP for 24 h at 1°C and then stored at 1°C. After harvest and after 10, 20, 30 or 40 days at 1°C, fruit were transferred to 20°C for 8 days simulating shelf life. Ethylene emission of plums was strongly inhibited by 1-MCP and levels of CO2 production were significantly higher in non-treated fruit. The results demonstrated that 1-MCP treatment resulted in delaying ripening and senescence processes and improved fruit quality during cold storage and subsequent shelf life.

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  • Original title: 1-methylcyclopropene delays ripening process of 'Black Diamond' plum.
  • Record ID : 2006-2474
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Proceedings of the International Conference Postharvest Unlimited.
  • Publication date: 2003/02

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