Use of a Copper- and Zinc-Modified Natural Zeolite to Improve Ethylene Removal and Postharvest Quality of Tomato Fruit
Ethylene stimulates ripening and senescence by promoting chlorophyll loss, red pigment synthesis, and softening of tomatoes and diminishes their shelf-life. The aim of this work was to study the performance of a novel copper- and zinc-based ethylene scavenger supported by ion-exchange on a naturally...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Crystals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/10/6/471 |