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Extending the shelf life of 'Triumph' persimmons after storage with 1-MCP.

Author(s) : TSVILING A., NERYA O., GIZIS A., et al.

Summary

The shelf-life duration of the astringent 'Triumph' persimmon is inversely proportional to the length of the storage period, even if the fruit is stored in a controlled atmosphere (CA), the limiting factor being fruit softening. Persimmon fruit softening is considered to be controlled predominantly by ethylene at very low levels. When stored at -1°C in an ethylene-free atmosphere, very little softening occurs, but at 20°C, firm fruit may soften within 1-2 days after cold storage. Therefore, the anti-ethylene agent 1-MCP was applied at different doses for 24 hours at 20°C, to fruit that had been stored in either air or CA, to examine the possibility of extending its shelf life.

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  • Original title: Extending the shelf life of 'Triumph' persimmons after storage with 1-MCP.
  • Record ID : 2006-2472
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Proceedings of the International Conference Postharvest Unlimited.
  • Publication date: 2003/02

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