Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) is an inhibitor of ethylene perception. It binds irreversibly to the
ethylene receptors and inhibits downstream processes that are controlled by ethylene. In the
area of postharvest this means many ripening processes of climacteric fruits, such as
softening, color and aroma development, respiration increase and organic acid decrease
are inhibited. However, beyond these processes, ethylene also has a role to play in
responses to pathogen attack and to wounding, such as occurs during preparation of fresh …
Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) is an inhibitor of ethylene perception. It binds irreversibly to the
ethylene receptors and inhibits downstream processes that are controlled by ethylene. In the
area of postharvest this means many ripening processes of climacteric fruits, such as
softening, color and aroma development, respiration increase and organic acid decrease
are inhibited. However, beyond these processes, ethylene also has a role to play in
responses to pathogen attack and to wounding, such as occurs during preparation of fresh …