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The Effect of a Substituted Amino Acid on Ethylene Biosynthesis, Respiration, Ripening and Preharvest Drop of Apple Fruits1

Year: 1978

Type: article

Abstract: Spraying trees of ‘King of the Pippin’ and ‘Golden Delicious’ ( Malus domestica Borkh.) with the substituted amino acid aminoethoxyvinylglycine hydrochloride (AVG), within 1 month of harvest delayed fruit ripening, reduced preharvest drop, and increased fruit removal force (FRF). Five sprays of 5 × 10 -4 m AVG inhibited the development of the climacteric of ‘Golden Delicious’ apple fruits. Reduced biosynthesis of ethylene was probably responsible for these effects. Naphthaleneacetic acid and AVG synergistically reduced ethylene biosynthesis and warrant further investigation, especially in connection with preharvest drop.

Source: Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science

DOI: 10.21273/jashs.103.3.401

Author: Fritz Bangerth

Institution: University of Hohenheim

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: $3,500