The Influence of 1-Methylcyclopropene on the Quality Parameters of Idared Apples after 8 Weeks of Storage Simulating Long-Distance Transportation

1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), being applied in postharvest treatment of apples as an inhibitor ethylene perception, contributes to improved quality during 6 weeks simulated long-distance transportation, but it was not studied if this period may be prolonged. The aim the present study assess possibility apply 1-MCP maintain Idared for transportation prolonged 8 weeks. either alone, or combined with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) selected gas permeability bags and compared control group. Postharvest, storage Ultra Low Oxygen (ULO) chamber (3 periods: 0, 10, 20 weeks), followed by long distance (storage duration weeks) distribution (4 5, 15 days). Each group (36 groups: 3 treatments × periods 4 periods) constituted batches 10 random each. After period, each sample analyzed differences firmness, total soluble solids (TSS) titratable acidity (TA). influenced observed values TSS TA within (p < 0.05). For majority durations distribution, highest were samples from MAP, while only some them, firmness TA, TSS, alone. It concluded that applying case allows prolonging without decreasing fruits. Applying MAP obtaining even better results than after transportation. recommended order slow ripening process a