Effect of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-McP) on Fig (Ficus Carica Cv. Bardakci) Storage

Effects of 1-methylcyclopropene on postharvest quality of Roxo-de-Valinhos fresh ripe figs

“…fig, which rapidly decreases the quality of the fruit after harves, because it is subject to rapid physiological breakdown. This characteristic affects the efficiency of the commercialization and exportation of the fruit around the world (Gözlekçi et al, 2008;Paula et al, 2007;Sharma and Singh, 2013). The postharvest life of the fresh fig fruit is normally 7-10 d even when it is stored under low temperatures (Ozkaya et al, 2014).…”

“…Gözlekçi et al (2008) showed that 10 µg L -1 of 1-MCP slowed the softening of Bardakci figs and retained fruit firmness during a 15-day storage period in styrofoam trays wrapped with commercial cling film at 0°C and 90-92% relative humidity (RH). D' Aquino et al (2003) treated Bianca figs with 400 µg L -1 of 1-MCP at 20°C for 24 h and concluded that 1-MCP treatment of the figs and storage for 7 d at 15ºC may improve their storability.…”

“…Figs are highly perishable fruits, in which events such as respiration, dehydration, and degradation happen very fast (Gözlekçi et al, 2008;Ozkaya et al, 2014). In addition to this, figs are morphologically interesting fruits that have a particular structure called ostiole that increases water loss through evaporation by exudation of a syrupy liquid through this orifice (Campos, 1994;D'Aquino et al, 2003;Freiman et al, 2012).…”

“…This characteristic affects the efficiency of the commercialization and exportation of the fruit around the world (Gözlekçi et al, 2008;Paula et al, 2007;Sharma and Singh, 2013). The postharvest life of the fresh fig fruit is normally 7-10 d even when it is stored under low temperatures (Ozkaya et al, 2014).Some studies have been conducted to investigate the effects of substances applied on figs to improve its postharvest conservation, such as calcium chloride, fungicides, sodium hypochlorite, and 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) (Gözlekçi et al, 2008;Irfan, 2013;Paula et al, 2007;Watkins, 2008). 1-MCP is an unsaturated cyclic olefin that acts as a competitive ethylene antagonist, i.e.…”

“…Some studies have been conducted to investigate the effects of substances applied on figs to improve its postharvest conservation, such as calcium chloride, fungicides, sodium hypochlorite, and 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) (Gözlekçi et al, 2008;Irfan, 2013;Paula et al, 2007;Watkins, 2008). 1-MCP is an unsaturated cyclic olefin that acts as a competitive ethylene antagonist, i.e.…”