Comparison of Ethylene Sensitivity of Three Tomato Cultivars From Different Tomato Types and Effects of Ethylene on Postharvest Performance

The aim of study was to investigate ethylene sensitivity different types tomatoes and the effects on their postharvest performance. For that purpose, beefsteak, heirloom cluster tomato fruit were harvested at breaker maturity stage divided into two groups one which treated with 150 μL L−1 other untreated for comparison. Ethylene stored 12 °C 90+5% relative humidity 35 days subsamples removed every 7 quality analysis. After each removal time, kept 20 3 in order determine shelf life treatment lead increase respiration rate, production, weight loss but decreased firmness all tested cultivars. Minimum production rate occurred beefsteak tomatoes. At end cold storage period, highest L* values recorded control conclusion drawn from this experiment type more sensitive, while found be less sensitive as they had lowest amount productions respectively. Untreated exhibited maximal compared treatments after life.