Abstract
The effect of pre-harvest AVG (aminoethoxyvinylglycine) treatments on storage life and postharvest behaviour of ‘Golden Delicious’ apple fruits during 2 consecutive years was investigated. Control and AVG pre-harvest-treated fruits were separately stored at 3°C and continuously ventilated for several months. Ethylene, CO 2 and aroma volatile production as well as changes in fruit firmness, acidity, chlorophyll degradation and fatty acid and wax composition of the cuticle were followed during storage. In comparison to control fruits, AVG pre-treated fruits did not produce autocatalytic ethylene and had a lower respiration rate, better firmness and higher acidity throughout storage. Production of aroma volatiles and fatty acids, however, was reduced.
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