Enhancing cold tolerance and quality characteristics of Carica papaya Linn through the application of 1-methylcyclopropene, geranium and lavender oil

Postharvest application of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), lavender oil (LO) and geranium oil (GO) was investigated in alleviating chilling injury (CI) by regulating the cold tolerance of papaya cold stored at 4 °C for 16 days. The papaya was assessed on the attributes of CI, weight loss, firmness, co...

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Main Authors: Meng, Yi Loh, Mohd Adzahan, Noranizan, Mohamad Azman, Ezzat, Soo, Peng Koh, Yusof, Noor Liyana
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Language:English
Published: John Wiley and Sons Inc 2024
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author Meng, Yi Loh
Mohd Adzahan, Noranizan
Mohamad Azman, Ezzat
Soo, Peng Koh
Yusof, Noor Liyana
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Mohd Adzahan, Noranizan
Mohamad Azman, Ezzat
Soo, Peng Koh
Yusof, Noor Liyana
author_sort Meng, Yi Loh
building UPM Institutional Repository
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description Postharvest application of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), lavender oil (LO) and geranium oil (GO) was investigated in alleviating chilling injury (CI) by regulating the cold tolerance of papaya cold stored at 4 °C for 16 days. The papaya was assessed on the attributes of CI, weight loss, firmness, colour, respiration rate, total soluble solids (TSS), soluble sugar (SS), proline and malondialdehyde content. The antagonistic effect of 1-MCP against ethylene proved highly effective in delaying fruit ripening and metabolic processes. Notably, a 1-h misting treatment with 600 mg L−1 1-MCP (active ingredient, a.i.) solution significantly enhanced papaya's resistance to chilling conditions and reported a remarkable 2.08-fold reduction in CI damage compared to the control. Furthermore, 1-MCP-treated papayas exhibited the highest proline concentration (61.59 μg/g FW) and the lowest malondialdehyde content (39.65 μmol/g FW). Additionally, 1-MCP-treated papayas displayed a 1.1-fold reduction in oxygen consumption compared to the control. They also exhibited minimal changes in weight loss (3.6%), the least increase in TSS and SS compared to the control and better retention of fruit colour and firmness. Comparatively, GO known for its robust antioxidant and antimicrobial properties played a pivotal role in enhancing papaya's cold tolerance and providing superior protection against chilling-induced damage when compared to the control.
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spelling upm-1190872025-08-06T02:36:02Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119087/ Enhancing cold tolerance and quality characteristics of Carica papaya Linn through the application of 1-methylcyclopropene, geranium and lavender oil Meng, Yi Loh Mohd Adzahan, Noranizan Mohamad Azman, Ezzat Soo, Peng Koh Yusof, Noor Liyana Postharvest application of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), lavender oil (LO) and geranium oil (GO) was investigated in alleviating chilling injury (CI) by regulating the cold tolerance of papaya cold stored at 4 °C for 16 days. The papaya was assessed on the attributes of CI, weight loss, firmness, colour, respiration rate, total soluble solids (TSS), soluble sugar (SS), proline and malondialdehyde content. The antagonistic effect of 1-MCP against ethylene proved highly effective in delaying fruit ripening and metabolic processes. Notably, a 1-h misting treatment with 600 mg L−1 1-MCP (active ingredient, a.i.) solution significantly enhanced papaya's resistance to chilling conditions and reported a remarkable 2.08-fold reduction in CI damage compared to the control. Furthermore, 1-MCP-treated papayas exhibited the highest proline concentration (61.59 μg/g FW) and the lowest malondialdehyde content (39.65 μmol/g FW). Additionally, 1-MCP-treated papayas displayed a 1.1-fold reduction in oxygen consumption compared to the control. They also exhibited minimal changes in weight loss (3.6%), the least increase in TSS and SS compared to the control and better retention of fruit colour and firmness. Comparatively, GO known for its robust antioxidant and antimicrobial properties played a pivotal role in enhancing papaya's cold tolerance and providing superior protection against chilling-induced damage when compared to the control. John Wiley and Sons Inc 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119087/1/119087.pdf Meng, Yi Loh and Mohd Adzahan, Noranizan and Mohamad Azman, Ezzat and Soo, Peng Koh and Yusof, Noor Liyana (2024) Enhancing cold tolerance and quality characteristics of Carica papaya Linn through the application of 1-methylcyclopropene, geranium and lavender oil. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59 (5). pp. 3245-3257. ISSN 0950-5423; eISSN: 1365-2621 https://academic.oup.com/ijfst/article/59/5/3245/7808150 10.1111/ijfs.17070
spellingShingle Meng, Yi Loh
Mohd Adzahan, Noranizan
Mohamad Azman, Ezzat
Soo, Peng Koh
Yusof, Noor Liyana
Enhancing cold tolerance and quality characteristics of Carica papaya Linn through the application of 1-methylcyclopropene, geranium and lavender oil
title Enhancing cold tolerance and quality characteristics of Carica papaya Linn through the application of 1-methylcyclopropene, geranium and lavender oil
title_full Enhancing cold tolerance and quality characteristics of Carica papaya Linn through the application of 1-methylcyclopropene, geranium and lavender oil
title_fullStr Enhancing cold tolerance and quality characteristics of Carica papaya Linn through the application of 1-methylcyclopropene, geranium and lavender oil
title_full_unstemmed Enhancing cold tolerance and quality characteristics of Carica papaya Linn through the application of 1-methylcyclopropene, geranium and lavender oil
title_short Enhancing cold tolerance and quality characteristics of Carica papaya Linn through the application of 1-methylcyclopropene, geranium and lavender oil
title_sort enhancing cold tolerance and quality characteristics of carica papaya linn through the application of 1-methylcyclopropene, geranium and lavender oil
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