Year: 1978
Type: article
Abstract: Ripening-initiated ‘Valery’ bananas ( Musa sp.) held in gas mixtures containing 10 ppm ethylene, 2 to 10% O 2 and 0 to 10% CO 2 , ripened at a slightly lower rate than in air and had comparable quality when ripe. Fruit ripened very slowly and had lower quality, however, when the O 2 concentration was reduced to 1%. Ethylene gas, which was released from ethephon ((2-chloroethyl)phosphonic acid) solution applied to a small piece of sponge, initiated ripening of bananas in polymeric film packages. Three kinds of film regulated atmospheric composition inside packages suitable for banana ripening and holding. Making 1 or 3 pin holes through the film package increased the O 2 concentration but had little effect upon CO 2 and ethylene concentration. Bananas ripened with ethephon in suitable film packages had good eating quality and a longer shelf life than bananas ripened in air.
Source: HortScience
Author: F. W. Liu
Institution: Cornell University
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,000
OpenAlex ID: W4312984958