Effect of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) treatment on firmness and softening related enzymes of ‘Sekaki’ papaya fruit during ripening at ambient

1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) has been found to inhibit ethylene action and thus it can delay the fruit ripening process. The effects of 1-MCP (90 ppb for 12 h) on softening related changes were determined through physiological changes, fruit firmness and activities of the cell wall degrading enzymes...

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Main Authors: Azhane Ahmad, Zainon Mohd Ali, Zamri Zainal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2013
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/6296/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/6296/
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/6296/1/03_Azhane_Ahmad.pdf