Advances and Application of 1-Methylcyclopropene in Postharvest and Preservation in Fruit and Vegetable

As a novel gaseous inhibitor of ethylene action, 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) provides a new approach to manipulation of ripening and senescence and improves the life of horticultural crops. Advances of 1-MCP in the postharvest physiology and application in fruits and vegetables are reviewed in this paper. The perspective of these fields is also discussed.