1-MCP is used for the preservation of fruits, vegetables, and flowers that produce or are sensitive to ethylene.
1-MCP effectively delays ripening and senescence, maintains the firmness and crispness of the product, preserves its color, flavor, aroma, and nutrients, effectively maintains the plant’s disease resistance, reduces microbial rot and physiological disorders, and decreases water evaporation, preventing wilting. Treating fruits, vegetables, and flowers with 1-MCP significantly extends their shelf life.
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