Effect of 1-MCP and chitosan on tomato quality during storage
Tomato,as the experimental material,was treated with chitosan and 1-MCP at different maturity and different temperature,the effects were studied on tomato postharvest characteristics and storage quality from 1-MCP & chitosan treatment.The results showed that both 2 % of chitosan and 1-MCP could effectively reduce the rot index,and inhibit tomato maturing and turning red,and keep the firmness,soluble solids and total acid content.The effect of preservation by 1-MCP was better in the treatments.The shelf-life of micro-ripe tomato with chitosan was about 40 days,and that of 1-MCP treatment was up to 60 days.