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Recommendations for Degreening Florida Fresh Citrus Fruits - Early varieties of citrus fruit in Florida usually meet legal maturity standards before the peel attains the characteristic varietal color and therefore require degreening. Occasionally, later maturing varieties may similarly require degreening...
Use of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on Tomato and Avocado Fruits: Potential for Enhanced Shelf Life and Quality Retention.
Degreening of Florida Citrus Fruits (1960) - Contains a wealth of early
information concerning the degreening of citrus. (11336K)
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Cornell Site on 1-methylcyclopropene (an inhibitor of ethylene action in plants): A summary of physiological processes or disorders in fruits, vegetables and ornamental products that are delayed or decreased, increased, or unaffected by application of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP).
Recent
Progress in Postharvest Ethylene and Disease Control
- Quality is a
critically important issue in the cut flower trade.
Consumers buy cut flowers on the basis of their aesthetic appeal.
A sale will not be made if quality is poor.
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