Recent advances in detecting and regulating ethylene concentrations for shelf-life extension and maturity control of fruit: A review

摘要

Background: Fresh fruit are important for a healthy diet, however, their shelf-life can be shortened because of ethylene, a key phytohormone associated with the ripening process. Therefore, detecting ethylene concentration on trace level and regulating its activity by safe and effective approaches are of paramount importance in extending postharvest shelf-life and controlling maturity of fruit.