ISHS Acta Horticulturae 394: Plant Bioregulators in Horticulture
ETHYLENE BIOSYNTHESIS INHIBITOR IMPROVES FIRMNESS OF KIWIFRUIT |
| Authors: | J. Retamales, A. Pérez-Villarreal, R. Callejas |
| Keywords: | Actinidia deliciosa, kiwifruit, Ethylene, Ripening control, AOA, LAB181 508 |
| Abstract:
The postharvest life of kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) is limited by fruit softening, and endogenous ethylene production is believed to be closely related to the softening process. Two inhibitors of ethylene biosynthesis, aminooxyacetic acid (AOA) and an experimental compound (LAB 181 508; BASF), each at two rates, were applied as postharvest dips. The higher rate of LAB 181 508 (500 μμm) reduced ethylene production during and after cold storage. It also significantly and consistently increased fruit firmness over the course of the experiment. No other treatment was as effective. | |
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