1-Methylcyclopropene prevents ethylene induced yellowing of rocket leaves

• Published in: Postharvest biology and technology Vol. 41; no. 1; pp. 109 - 111
• Main Authors: Koukounaras, A, Siomos, A.S, Sfakiotakis, E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• 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

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...