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Ethylene-induced Ripening in Attached rin Fruits, a Non-ripening Mutant of Tomato1

Year: 1975

Type: article

Abstract: Application of (2-chloroethyl)phosphonic acid (ethephon) or ethylene gas to attached rin fruit of tomato ( Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) induced ripening as measured by lycopene development, fruit softening, increased total soluble solids, and promotion of normal tomato flavor.

Source: HortScience

DOI: 10.21273/hortsci.10.4.414

Authors: Yosef Mizrahi, Herbert C. Dostal, Joe H. Cherry

Institution: Purdue University West Lafayette

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