Effect of 1-MCP on Senescence and Decay of Vegetable Soybean Pods During Storage

<正> The effects of 1-MCP on decay and senescence in vegetable soybean pods during storage were investigated. Treatments with 0. 5,1, or 2μl L-1 1-MCP significantly inhibited the senescence process of harvested vegetable soybean pods, as manifested in lower levels of ethylene production, respiratory rate, MDA and superoxide contents and higher levels of SOD, ASA-POD activities, Vc and chlorophyll contents. Moreover, 1-MCP promoted PAL activity and lignin synthesis, inhibited decay incidence. 2μl L-1-MCP treatment, however, inhibited PAL activity during the later period of storage, thereby increasing decay incidence.