Ethylene will be a major problem in postharvest quality of fresh fruit such as Physalis peruviana L. that belongs to an important medicinal plant. This data article describes the alteration of fruit quality of P. peruviana L. during 21 days of postharvest storage as an effect of ethylene inhibitor, 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), at different concentration and duration of application. Nutritional parameters and fruit shelf life from 1-MCP treated fruit with three level concentrations (0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 μL L −1 ) and three level of durations application (6, 12 and 24 hours) were analyzed.

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Musa acuminata Colla ‘Muli’ is one of the most popular banana variety in Indonesia. As a commodity that is consumed fresh, is important to regulate the ethylene production of climacteric fruit in order to extend the shelf life and reduce deterioration. 1-MCP (1-Methylcycloprophene) is a potential chemical that can effectively regulate ethylene production in Muli bananas. In this study, 1-MCP in different concentrations (0, 0.25, 0.50 and 1.00 µL L-1) were applied at two maturation stages to observe the effects. Lower 1-MCP concentration was effective in delaying fruit ripening on mature green stage shown by fruit firmness maintenance and improved shelf life up to 4.5 days longer than control. The application of 1-MCP was effective in delaying fruit ripening if applied prior to climacteric stage.

Organic and traditional cultivation techniques significantly affect the yield and quality of tomato fruit. To achieve the highest possible production of hybrid lines, the appropriate cultivation system is needed. The application of different cultivation systems was expected to improve the yield and fruit quality of three new tropical hybrid tomatoes varieties that prolong fruit shelf life. This experiment was conducted to identify the effect of the different cultivation systems on the yield and fruit quality of three hybrid tomatoes from different tropical parental backgrounds (‘Mutiara’, ‘Intan’ and ‘Ratna’). Those hybrid lines were cultivated with two farming systems (organic and conventional cultivation system), and the fruit quality was analysed at two stages of fruit maturation (Breaker and Red).