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Effects of 1-Methylcyclopropene Combined with Tea Polyphenols Coating Treatment on Storage Quality and Cell Wall Metabolism of Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum var. latiusculum)

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The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) combined with tea polyphenols coating (TPC) treatments on overall quality and cell wall metabolism of bracken (Pteridium aquilinum var. latiusculum) stored at 4 ± 1 °C. In comparison with the control group, 1-MCP + TPC treatment maintained overall quality, retarded the degradation of cell wall polysaccharides, and inhibited the activities of cell wall degrading enzymes. Low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) analysis revealed that 1-MCP + TPC treatment affected the distribution and migration of water in postharvest bracken. Furthermore, fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) indicated that the characteristic peaks of cell wall polysaccharides were influenced by 1-MCP + TPC treatment during storage. In conclusion, the combined treatment of 1-MCP + TPC may be a promising approach to delay senescence and quality deterioration of postharvest bracken.

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This work was financially supported by the project of “Young talents” in Northeast Agricultural University (206–54980112); Discipline-team of Northeast Agricultural University “Storage, processing and demonstration of characteristic fruits and vegetables” (107–54941312); and Expert fund for collaborative innovation and promotion system of modern vegetable industry technology in Heilongjiang Province (HNWJZTX201701).

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Li, Z., Li, X., Ji, R. et al. Effects of 1-Methylcyclopropene Combined with Tea Polyphenols Coating Treatment on Storage Quality and Cell Wall Metabolism of Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum var. latiusculum). Food Bioprocess Technol 16, 2202–2216 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11947-023-03055-8

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