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MANIPULATION OF PEAR FRUIT RIPENING BY CONTROL OF ETHYLENE ACTION

Objective

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.

Investigators
Mattheis J P
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2001
End date
2005
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5350-43000-004-11T
Accession number
404542
Categories
Chemical Contaminants
Commodities
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