Comparison of CA, 1-MCP and ethoxyquin treatments in altering α-farnesene metabolism and reducing superficial scald of 'd'Anjou' pears

Acta Horticulturae

Volumn 857, Issue , 2010, Pages 37-44

  Bai, J ^a  

^a OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

1 methylcyclopropene; Conjugated trienes; Controlled atmosphere; Ethoxyquin; Ethylene; Firmness; Pyrus communis; farnesene

Indexed keywords

PYRUS; PYRUS COMMUNIS;

EID: 77957205689     PISSN: 05677572     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2010.857.3     Document Type: Conference Paper

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