Exploring ripening suppression in peach fruit during controlled atmosphere storage with transcriptome insights.

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the effectiveness of controlled atmosphere (CA) storage in preserving the post-harvest quality of peaches (Prunus persica), focusing on delaying ripening and extending shelf life. Peaches harvested 110 days after bloom were stored under CA conditions with reduced oxygen and elevated carbon dioxide at low temperatures. CA storage significantly suppressed internal and external discoloration, maintained fruit firmness, and reduced ethylene production, contributing to prolonged freshness and marketability. Physiological assessments revealed that CA storage slowed the decline in firmness, minimized weight loss, and controlled respiration and ethylene production, particularly at 10 °C. Transcriptome analysis identified approximately 1971 differentially expressed genes associ

SUBMITTER: Lee JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12019129 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature