ISHS Acta Horticulturae 701: XII International Symposium on Apricot Culture and Decline
INHIBITION OF APRICOT ETHYLENE BIOSYNTHESIS BY CO2 |
| Authors: | B. Gouble, M. Reich, P. Varoquaux, G. Albagnac, D. Mbeguie-A-Mbeguie, J.M. Audergon |
| Keywords: | Prunus armeniaca, ethylene, carbon dioxide, postharvest, fruit quality |
| DOI: | 10.17660/ActaHortic.2006.701.108 |
| Abstract:
Due to a large amount of 'Bergeron' apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) production (around 70 000 tons, nearly 50% of the French apricot production), this variety is frequently commercialized after cold storage at 1°C. Problem of chilling-injuries and/or quick evolution after cold storage are observed. Treatment with an ethylene inhibitor combined with a higher storage temperature could be a solution to maintain fruit quality up to the consumption. The objective of this study was to evaluate the practical and theoretical impact of CO2 treatment during a short storage period at 10°C. | |
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