Effect of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on Fig (Ficus carica cv. Bardakci) Storage

Goezlekci S., ERKAN M., KARAŞAHİN I., Sahin G.

3rd International Symposium on Fig, Algarve, Portekiz, 16 - 20 Mayıs 2005, ss.325-330 identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Doi Numarası: 10.17660/actahortic.2008.798.47
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Algarve
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Portekiz
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.325-330
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: fig, Ficus carica L., methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), storage, POSTHARVEST APPLICATION, APPLE, RESPONSES, ETHYLENE, FRUITS, GROWTH, LIFE
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study was conducted in order to prolong the storage life of figs by using 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), an ethylene action inhibitor. Fruits were harvested at optimum harvest time and divided into two lots. One lot was treated with 10 ppb 1-MCP at 20 degrees C for 12 h. and the second lot was used as control. All fruit samples were stored at 0 degrees C temperature with 90-92% relative humidity. During storage weight loss, flesh firmness (with peel and after removing the peel), titratable acidity and total soluble solids content were determined on the fruit by taking the rigs from the storage room at five-day intervals. Furthermore, fungal and physiological decayed fruits were also recorded. Results indicated that, 1-MCP slowed down fruit softening during 15-day storage period. There were no statistical differences between control and 1-MCP treated rigs in terms of titratable acidity and total soluble solids content.