1-Methylcyclopropene prevents ethylene induced yellowing of rocket leaves

Fully expanded rocket (Eruca sativa Mill.) leaves were treated with 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP, SmartFresh) at a concentration of 0.5 μl l-1 for 4 h at 10 °C before storage for 10 days in air or in air with ethylene (1 μl l-1). The untreated leaves stored in air showed a progressive yellowing durin...

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Published inPostharvest biology and technology Vol. 41; no. 1; pp. 109 - 111
Main Authors Koukounaras, A, Siomos, A.S, Sfakiotakis, E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, NY Elsevier Science 01.07.2006
Subjects
1-methylcyclopropene
Biological and medical sciences
color
Eruca sativa
ethylene
Food industries
Fruit and vegetable industries
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
green leafy vegetables
leaves
plant growth substances
postharvest physiology
shelf life
storage conditions
Chlorophyll
Plant part
Quality
1-MCP
Color
Ethylene
Pigments
Plant growth substance
Plant leaf
Eruca sativa Mill
Yellowing
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Summary:Fully expanded rocket (Eruca sativa Mill.) leaves were treated with 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP, SmartFresh) at a concentration of 0.5 μl l-1 for 4 h at 10 °C before storage for 10 days in air or in air with ethylene (1 μl l-1). The untreated leaves stored in air showed a progressive yellowing during storage, resulting in a shelf life of about 10 days. The presence of exogenous ethylene in the storage room increased yellowing, and consequently it shortened shelf life by about 2 days. A prestorage treatment with the ethylene action inhibitor 1-MCP prevented yellowing of leaves and shortening of shelf life, which was induced by ethylene.
Bibliography:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2006.01.018
ISSN:0925-5214
1873-2356
DOI:10.1016/j.postharvbio.2006.01.018