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HS914: Use of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on Tomato and Avocado Fruits: Potential for Enhanced Shelf Life and Quality Retention

Figure 2. Color (as hue angle) of Florida 47 tomato fruit stored at 20° C following 1-MCP treatment (1 part per million, 20° C, 24 h). The table ripe stage is achieved when the hue angle attains values between 40 to 50.