Effect of 1-MCP (1-Methylcyclopropene) Pretreatment on Cold Storage of 'Granny Smith' Apples

Çelikel F. G., Ozelkok S., Acican T., Aslim A. S.

6th International Postharvest Symposium, Antalya, Turkey, 8 - 12 April 2009, vol.877, pp.339-344, (Full Text) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 877
  • Doi Number: 10.17660/actahortic.2010.877.42
  • City: Antalya
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.339-344
  • Keywords: apple, 'Granny Smith', ethylene, 1-MCP, storage, scald, SUPERFICIAL SCALD, RESPONSES, ETHYLENE
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

'Granny Smith' apples grown in the orchard of the Ataturk Central Horticultural Research Institute were treated with 1-MCP on the day of harvest and stored at 0 degrees C for 8 months. Fruits were examined monthly immediately after storage and after 10 days of 'shelf life' at 20 degrees C. 1-MCP inhibited ethylene production of apples, maintained the fruit firmness and titratable acidity during storage. 1-MCP did not affect the soluble solids contents of fruits. 1-MCP completely prevented superficial scald during storage and shelf life while untreated control fruits showed around 60% scald after 8 months of cold storage. 1-MCP also prevented other physiological storage disorder core flush in apples.