Improving the Surface Color and Delaying Softening of Peach by Minimizing the Harmful Effects of Ethylene in the Package

Peach is a typical ethylene-sensitive fruit, and low levels of ethylene can accelerate softening during storage. In this study, we used an ethylene absorbent (EA) and 1- methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) to minimize the detrimental impact of ethylene on the quality of peaches in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), and analyzed fruit firmness, color change, anthocyanin content, and the expression patterns of cell wall metabolism-related genes and anthocyanin synthesis-related genes during storage....