Co-Authors:
SAKS, Y., Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, 50250, Israel
WAKS, Y.
WEISS, B., Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, 50250, Israel
FRANCK, A., Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, 50250, Israel
CHALUTZ, E., Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, 50250, Israel
Abstract:
Regreening was observed and measured in harvested pummelo fruit stored in the light. At temperatures of 22 ‐ 28°C, regular daylight was sufficient for regreening to occur. The addition of continuous fluorescent light intensified the process. Pre‐stored fruit held in darkness at 11°C and non‐stored fruit responded to both light conditions in a similar manner. Electron microscopy has shown that globular chromoplasts revert to chloroplasts during regreening. The similarities between regreening processes in preharvest and postharvest fruits are discussed. Copyright © 1988, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved