Abstract
Maturity, storage temperature, and postharvest treatment are all important factors that determine how postharvest storage affects qualities that make peaches attractive to consumers. In this study, the combined effects of maturity stage (as determined by IAD value; M1: 1.0 ~ 1.4, M2: 0.6 ~ 1.0 and M3: 0.2 ~ 0.6), treatment with or without 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), and storage at different temperatures (5°C, 10°C, and 20°C) were measured in “Hujingmilu” peaches. Our results showed that treatment with 1-MCP helps to maintain fruit postharvest quality, but efficacy is influenced by postharvest factors. Principal component analysis (PCA) showed that1-MCP application increases the storage potential of fruit and has the potential to make fruit harvested at middle maturity (M2) more acceptable to consumers. In addition, low maturity fruit (M1) treated with 1-MCP are more suitable for long-term transportation in cold storage. Practical applications This study investigated the effects of different temperatures and different maturities on 1-MCP-treated peach fruit and provided postharvest strategies for peaches in different commercial demands. This work will help to extend the storage life and expand the sales area of peach fruit and increase the industrial income.
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