FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2011, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (14): 318-322.doi: 10.7506/spkx1002-6630-201114069

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Effect of 1-Methylcyclopropene Treatment on Metabolism and Qualities of Fresh-cut Watermelon

JIAO Yan1,2, LI Wu1,ZHANG Chao1,MA Yue1,LI Xi-hong2,ZHAO Xiao-yan1,*   

  1. (1. Vegetable Research Center, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing 100097, China;2. Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Ministry of Education, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300457, China)
  • Online:2011-07-25 Published:2011-06-18

Abstract: Watermelon was treated with 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) before and/or after being cut up before storage at 5 ℃ in plastic boxes to investigate the effect of 1-MCP treatment on the respiratory rate, ethylene production, firmness, and color of fresh-cut watermelon. Cutting-up followed by treatment with 1 mg/L 1-MCP for 24 h proved optimal. As a result, the respiratory rate and ethylene production of watermelon were effectively reduced, and the color and firmness were well maintained during 7 days of storage

Key words: fresh-cut watermelon, 1-methylcyclopropene, respiratory rate, firmness, ethylene production

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