Influence of 1-Methylcyclopropene and Storage Atmosphere on Changes in Volatile Compounds and Fruit Quality of Conference Pears

Rizzolo, A.; Cambiaghi, Paola; Grassi, M.; Eccher Zerbini, P.

doi:10.1021/jf051339d

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Influence of 1-Methylcyclopropene and Storage Atmosphere on Changes in Volatile Compounds and Fruit Quality of Conference Pears

Published in Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry • Nov 11, 2005

Authors:

A. Rizzolo

Paola Cambiaghi

M. Grassi

Abstract

Conference pears (Pyrus communis L.) were treated with 25 and 50 nL L(-1) 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) at -0.5 degrees C for 24 h, then stored for up to 22 weeks in air (NA) and controlled atmosphere (CA). After 7 and 14 weeks of storage, fruits were retreated with 1-MCP. After 7, 14, and 22 weeks o...

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1-Methylcyclopropene

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Ripening

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