Use of a non-volatile 1-MCP formulation, N,N-dipropyl(1-cyclopropenylmethyl)amine, for improvement of postharvest quality of ornamental crops

Inhibition of ethylene response by 1-methylcyclopropene in potted ornamental pepper

“…In cut orchid flowers of Epidendrum ibaguense, treatment with 1-MCP increased longevity by reducing flower abscission and wilting (FINGER et al, 2008). Fumigation with 1-MCP has been effective in blocking the negative effects of ethylene different flowers, including some varieties of roses, geranium, phalaenopsis, diantus, gentian and inflorescences of Oncidium varicosum (SEGLIE et al, 2010;SHIMIZU-YUMOTO & ICHIMURA, 2012;MATTIUZ et al, 2012). In this research, 1-MCP was applied to prevent abscission and yellowing of leaves in potted ornamental pepper cultivar 'Calypso' applied at post production shelf stage.…”

Effect of 3-cyclopropyl-1-enlyl-propanoic acid sodium salt, a novel water soluble antagonist of ethylene action, on plant responses to ethylene

“…Besides 1-MCP formulated as a wettable powder, only some water soluble dialkylamine derivates of 1-MCP have been demonstrated to have a potential for agricultural use (Sisler et al 2009, Seglie et al 2010. The present report demonstrates the activity of a newly synthesized ethylene action inhibitor, CPAS.…”

“…Another reason for the reduced activity of salts compared to their corresponding volatile forms might be lower penetration and diffusion rates within the tissues (Seglie et al 2010). This also has a practical drawback, particularly with fruit.…”

“…Although the wettable powder of 1-MCP has shown some promise in apple and pear fruit (Elfving et al 2007;Villalobos-Acuna et al 2010), other attempts to use it in the field were unsuccessful (Burns 2008). There are only two recent reports demonstrating the utilization of non-volatile N,N-alkyl-(1-cyclopropenylmethyl)amine and related compounds to counteract ethylene responses in banana fruit (Sisler et al 2009) and improve the longevity of ornamentals crops (Seglie et al 2010). …”

Investigation on Effects of Iba Treatments and Ethylene Inhibitors on the Rooting and Bud Retention of Semi-Hardwood Cuttings From 'Tonda Gentile Delle Langhe' Hazelnut Cultivar

“…Bud abscission is a limiting factor to propagation of hazelnut stem cuttings (Lagerstedt 1982;Bassil et al, 1991;Proebsting and Reihs, 1991;. Several investigations have been reported on the use of ethylene inhibitors such as silver salt (silver thiosulfate and silver nitrate), 1-MCP (1-Methylcyclopropene) and N,Ndipropyl(1-cyclopropenylmethyl)amine (DPCA) to prevent ethylene action at the receptor level (Seglie et al, 2010).…”