A primary objective of postharvest management of pears is to prolong storage life by reducing the rate of fruit ripening. Researchers have identified a compound that interferes with fruit ethylene metabolism. This compound inhibits ethylene perception and shows great potential as a tool for postharvest management of pears. Further research is needed to show that the compound, MCP, can reduce the rate of climacteric fruit ripening as well as development of a number of physiological disorders.
MANIPULATION OF PEAR FRUIT RIPENING BY CONTROL OF ETHYLENE ACTION
Objective
Investigators
Mattheis J P
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2001
End date
2005
Funding Source
Project number
5350-43000-004-11T
Accession number
404542
Categories
Commodities