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Preharvest Ethephon Sprays Reduce Superficial Scald of ‘Granny Smith’ Apples

Year: 1989

Type: article

Abstract: Various combinations of preharvest ethephon sprays were applied to ‘Granny Smith’ apples ( Malus domestica Borkh). The fruit were harvested twice the first year with selective picking from the interior and exterior of the tree and three times the second year. Scald incidence was measured after storage at 0°C in air for 3 or 6 months plus 1 week at 20°. There was a correlation between scald after storage and fruit soluble solids concentration and firmness at harvest and with conjugated triene levels at harvest or after storage. Ethephon sprays reduced scald incidence between 20% to 75% depending on treatment and storage length.

Source: HortScience

DOI: 10.21273/hortsci.24.1.104

Authors: Susan Lurie, Shimon Meir, Ruth Ben Arie

Institutions: SAS Institute (United States), Agricultural Research Organization

Language: English

Topic: Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000