The application of exogenous putrescine extends the shelf life of postharvest bananas

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polyamines, quality, longevity, ethylene, respiration

Abstract

The objective of the research was to assess the impact of the exogenous application of putrescine on the postharvest preservation of bananas. The bananas were harvested at the Experimental Fruit Farming Field of the Department of Plant Production at the Luiz de Queiroz School of Agriculture in Piracicaba, SP-Brazil. Following sanitation and selection, treatments with varying doses of putrescine (0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 mM) were administered, along with a control group that did not receive biogenic amines. The fruits were stored at 18 °C ± 1, and assessments were made regarding weight loss, firmness, soluble solids, acidity, pH, color, respiratory rate, and ethylene production. The results indicated that the treated bananas experienced reduced weight loss and maintained their firmness and color for a longer duration, irrespective of the putrescine dose. Soluble solids, pH, and malic acid levels remained unaffected by putrescine but showed variations over time. Respiratory rate and ethylene production were lower in treated bananas, suggesting decreased energy expenditure and enhanced stability during storage. In summary, externally applied putrescine has an impact on respiratory parameters and ethylene production, thereby extending the shelf life of bananas after harvest.

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Published

2023-12-11

How to Cite

Sanabria Franco, M. F., Preczenhak, A. P., Bonandi, R., Oliveira, E. R., Rocha, T., & Kluge, R. (2023). The application of exogenous putrescine extends the shelf life of postharvest bananas. Investigación Joven, 10(2), 258–262. Retrieved from https://revistas.unlp.edu.ar/InvJov/article/view/15941

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