USE OF PHOTOSYNTHETIC PIGMENT STABILIZING AGENTS TO REGULATE RIPENING AND QUALITY IN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

摘要

Methods and compositions to temporarily delay the ripening, maturation or senescence of produce such as fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants are provided. The methods involve the application of a photosynthetic pigment stabilizing chemical (e.g.glycine betaine) to produce which is identified as in need of such delay. Application may be pre- or post-harvest.