Some literatures mention that the retard ripening of peaches 1-MCP-treated is due to accumulation of CO2 during the application of 1-MCP, however the effect of the 1-MCP can be inhibited by CO2.The objectives of this research were to evaluate the effect of partial pressure of CO2, during the treatment with 1-MCP (1µL L-1), as well as the reapplication with 1-MCP (1µL L-1), on ripening 'Rubidoux' peaches. The treatments evaluated were: without 1-MCP + 0.1kPa of CO2; 1-MCP + 0.1kPa of CO2; 1-MCP + 2.5kPa of CO2; 1-MCP + 7.5kPa of CO2; and daily applications of 1-MCP for four days + 0.1kPa of CO2. The increase of CO2 partial pressure during the treatment with 1-MCP reduced its efficiency in reducing respiration and ethylene production rates and delayed softening and skin color change. Soluble solids content and titratable acidity were not affected by treatments. The effect of 1-MCP on softening and color change is reduced with the advance in time after treatment, possibly reflecting the biosynthesis of new receptors for ethylene.
Prunus persica; ethylene; postharvest; storage
