In this work was evaluated, for kiwis cv. Bruno, the Methylcyclopropene action (1-MCP), in concentration of 625 ppb, associated or not with modified atmosphere (MA) using low density polyethylene bags (LDPE) of 22µm. The following treatments were tested: T1: control (no bags and 1-MCP); T2 no bags with 1-MCP; T3 LDPE bags no 1-MCP; T4 LDPE bags and 1-MCP, then they were stored in cold chamber at - 0,5 ± 0,5 ºC and 95 ± 5% of RH for 45 or 90 days. The fruits were evaluated after pre-cooling, 45 days, 45 + 5 days (22 ± 3ºC and 75 ± 5% of RH.), 90 days and 90 + 5 days (22 ± 3ºC and 75 ± 5% of RH.). The parameters analyzed were: pulp firmness (PF), total solids (TS), titritable acidity (TA), ethylene and CO2 concentration, and sensorial analyzes (only in the end of the experiment). The largest pulp firmness and titritable acidity, the smaller content of total soluble, the smaller concentration of ethylene and CO2 and the better acceptability for the taste panel was obtained with the fruits stored in LDPE of 22 µm and treated with 1-MCP.
Postharvest; ethylene; stored; quality
