1- MCP efficiency in quality of ornamental peppers

1-MCP has been effectively used as an antagonist of ethylene deleterious actions in flowers and ornamental plants. The objective was to evaluate the efficiency of 1-MCP (0.0, 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 g m-3) in maintaining post-production quality of exogenous ethylene sensitive ornamental pepper. Two commerc...

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Autores: Ribeiro, Wellington S., Carneiro, Clebson dos S., França, Christiane de Fátima M., Pinto, Cleide Maria F., Lima, Paula Cristina C., Finger, Fernando L.
Tipo de documento: artigo
Estado:Versão publicada
Data de publicação:2018
País:Brasil
Recursos:Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV)
Repositório:LOCUS Repositório Institucional da UFV
Idioma:inglês
OAI Identifier:oai:locus.ufv.br:123456789/25961
Acesso em linha:http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0102-053620180414
http://locus.ufv.br//handle/123456789/25961
Access Level:Acceso aberto
Palavra-chave:Capsicum annuum
Ornamental plants
Sensitivity
Transport
Plantas ornamentais
Sensibilidade
Transporte
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Resumo:1-MCP has been effectively used as an antagonist of ethylene deleterious actions in flowers and ornamental plants. The objective was to evaluate the efficiency of 1-MCP (0.0, 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 g m-3) in maintaining post-production quality of exogenous ethylene sensitive ornamental pepper. Two commercial varieties were evaluated: Pimenta Colorida and Pimentão Ornamental, both Capsicum annuum. The pre-treatment with 1-MCP, regardless of the applied concentration, was effective in blocking the ethylene action reducing the leaves abscission, flowers and fruits of both genotypes by 100%. Plants pretreated with 1-MCP had postproduction life increased by eight and nine days for Pimenta Colorida and Pimentão Ornamental, respectively. The 1-MCP application at the concentration of 1.0 g m-3 is efficient in maintaining ornamental quality and prolonging the shelf life of Pimenta Colorida and Pimentão Ornamental.