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Effect of 1-methylcyclopropene on the antioxidant capacity and postharvest quality of tomato fruit

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: o C for a shelf life period. The results show that the effects of 1-MCP on fruit ripening were related to the stage of maturity and storage temperature. The MG stage was the optimal stage for 1-MCP treatment when fruit storage was at 12°C. 1-MCP treatment reduced the lipophilic antioxidant activity (LAA) of the tomato fruit, but the hydrophilic antioxidant activity (HAA) remained similar to that observed at harvest. 1-MCP is a potential tool for extending shelf life, delaying tomato fruit ripening (slowing color development and firmness loss) and enhancing quality of tomatoes.

Source: AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

DOI: 10.5897/ajb12.1679

Authors: Zoran S. Ilić, Yaccov Perzelan, Sharon Alkalai‐Tuvia, Elazar Fallik

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: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2269009128

FWCI: 0.749

Cites: 23

Cited by: 9

Related to: 10