Despite an increase in the use of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) to delay fruit softening, the
role of 1-MCP in the modification of cell wall pectin to maintain apple fruit firmness during …

The present investigation aimed to elucidate the effects of chitosan (CH) and guar gum (GG)
based composite edible coating on physicochemical quality and storability of Kinnow fruit …

Ethylene is an important phytohormone that orchestrates a multitude of physiological and
biochemical processes regulating fruit ripening, from early maturation to post-harvest. This …

Changing the harvesting time of apples from the optimum harvest window to delayed
harvesting may be applied if it is impossible to harvest apples at the optimal time, but it …

Softening in fruit adversely impacts their edible quality and commercial value, leading to
substantial economic losses during fruit ripening, long‐term storage, long‐distance …

Fruit ripening and the associated softening are major determinants of fruit quality and post-
harvest shelf life. Although the mechanisms underlying fruit softening have been intensively …

Relative humidity (RH) in the storage atmosphere integrated with the preharvest
environment, harvest maturity, and 1-MCP treatment were evaluated as factors affecting …

Plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.) is an important stone fruit crop in Sichuan that is increasingly in
demand by consumers owing to its flavor and outstanding nutraceutical properties. The …

The effect of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) treatment on improving the storability of four
apple cultivars ('Hwangok','Picnic','Gamhong', and 'Fuji') was investigated by analyzing the …

We investigated the effects of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP, SmartFreshTM) concentrations
on fruit quality attributes associated with softening and cell wall metabolism in …