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1-methylcyclopropene inhibits apple ripening.

Author(s) : FAN X., BLANKENSHIP S. M., MATTHEIS J. P.

Type of article: Article

Summary

An ethylene action inhibitor, MCP, was applied to preclimacteric and climacteric apples. Beneficial effects were seen in both preclimacteric and climacteric fruit. Ethylene production and respiration were reduced substantially by MCP treatment. MCP-treated fruit had soluble solids equal to or greater than those in nontreated fruit. Storage and shelf life were extended for all cultivars tested.

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  • Original title: 1-methylcyclopropene inhibits apple ripening.
  • Record ID : 2001-0312
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. am. Soc. hortic. Sci. - vol. 124 - n. 6
  • Publication date: 1999/11
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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