Naslov (eng)

The use of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) in nectarine storage

Autor

Milinković, Mira
Paunović, Svetlana M.
Buntić, Aneta
Knežević, Magdalena
Pavlović, Jelena
Vidojević, Dragana

Opis (eng)

Abstract: In this research, the influence of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) application on the length of storage of nectarine fruits (‘Morsian’) stored in a cold storage was investigated. The fruits were analyzed before storage (control sample), and after 7, 20 and 30 days of storage plus additional 3 days of shelf life at room temperature (20 °C). The content of K (2043.6 mg·kg-1) and Mg (41.0 mg·kg-1) was high in relation to the content of Ca (17.0 mg·kg-1), which contributed to a very high value of the ratio K + Mg/Ca (122.6). The application of 1-MCP affected the fruit firmness retention in storage for up to 30 days, with a slightly smaller effect on shelf life at room temperature. The effect of treatment on the viability of fruit weight was noticeable, while the content of soluble solids content (SSC) was lower, with some variation due to unequal fruit ripeness. Biochemical analyses showed an increased content of titratable acidity (TA) on the treated fruits, while the pH value, total sugars (TS) and invert sugars (IS) did not show the influence of the application of 1-MCP. The content of macroelements and their ratio, as well as the fruit ripeness before storage, indicated partial effects of 1-MCP application, so it is necessary to ensure greater absorption of Ca into nectarine fruits during vegetation and to continue the testing of firmness and other biochemical parameters before and during ethylene inhibitor application.

Jezik

engleski

Datum

2024

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Predmet

1-methylcyclopropene, shelf-life quality, nectarine

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