Effects of 1-Methylcyclopropene, Gibberellic Acid, and <i>Aloe vera</i> Coating on Lime Storage Life and Fruit Quality

Limes (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) have a short postharvest life. Therefore, effective treatments increasing storage life to lengthen the time that produce remains fresh is desirable. This study evaluated effects of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), gibberellic acid (GA3), and Aloe vera on lime fruit quality. The optimum individual 50% coating, 300 mL·L−1 GA3, 750 nL·L−1 1-MCP were identified as most in extending Under ambient conditions (26.4 ± 1.0°C, 64.4 7.4% RH), fumigation was best treatment, 28.2 days. 1-MCP-treated had higher juice content than control fruit. Also, soluble solid contents titratable acidity not significantly different, while ascorbic lower control. cold room (10.0 0.3°C, 68.9 12.4% followed by coating 38.7 longer did reduce treated limes compared untreated However, treatment affect contents, acidity, or level. In conclusion, for stored under conditions, with best. While rooms, cotreatment maximizes