Influence of temperature and 1-methylcyclopropene on post-production display life of ornamental pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)

• Published in: Acta horticulturae no. 1002; pp. 359 - 363
• Main Authors: Cavatte, R.P.Q, Lima, J. da S, Silva, T.P. da, Cavette, P.C, Finger, F.L, Barbosa, J.G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: International Society for Horticultural Science 01.01.2013
• Subjects: 1-methylcyclopropene; Capsicum annuum; carotenoids; catalase; chlorophyll; cultivars; ethylene; fruits; fumigation; heat stress; leaf abscission; leaves; light intensity; ornamental plants; pepper; peppers; peroxidase; photoperiod; pigments; pretreatment; shipping; temperature

Potted ornamental peppers are very popular among Brazilian’s consumers; however, there are only a few works regarding the use of adapted cultivars to be grown in small pots and the environmental factors affecting their post-production display life. In a previous work it was established that the cult...