Author Identifier (ORCID)
Eben Afrifa-Yamoah: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1741-9249
Zora Singh: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2946-172X
Abstract
Ethylene management and manipulating storage conditions are crucial elements that impact the postharvest quality of apple fruit. This study demonstrated the optimal approach for preserving the quality of ‘Cripps Pink’ apple fruit during storage by minimizing ethylene production and action, respiration rate, physiological loss of weight (PLW), and textural changes. Ethylene antagonist treatment had the greatest impact on suppressing ethylene and respiration peaks, while storage duration notably influenced fruit firmness and PLW. Fumigation treatment with 1-methylcyclopropene (MCP), 1H-cyclopropabenzene (BC), and 1H-cyclopropa[b]naphthalene (NC) effectively reduced ethylene and respiration peaks. Storage conditions (cold, controlled atmosphere, and photocatalytic oxidation) affected ethylene production and respiration, with ozonized storage showing higher rates. Prolonged storage led to increased PLW, ethylene production, and decreased fruit firmness. The most effective treatment combination for ethylene action antagonism and maintaining fruit quality was MCP treatment in ozonized cold storage for 120 d.
Document Type
Journal Article
Date of Publication
11-1-2024
Volume
46
Issue
11
Publication Title
Acta Physiologiae Plantarum
Publisher
Springer
School
School of Science
RAS ID
72728
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Comments
Tokala, V. Y., Afrifa-Yamoah, E., & Singh, Z. (2024). Impact analysis of ethylene antagonists, storage environments and storage periods on postharvest physiology of ‘Cripps Pink’apple fruit. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 46. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11738-024-03729-6