Effects of 1-methylcyclopene and controlled-atmosphere treatment on the quality and antioxidant capacity of blueberries during storage
The fruits of blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) are popular to consumers because they contain an abundance of antioxidant substances, including anthocyanins, folic acid, flavonoids and dietary fibre (Saxena et al., 2013). However, since the harvest of blueberries occurs from June to August, during which time the temperature and humidity are high, blueberries are highly susceptible to mechanical damage and pathogenic bacteria after harvest, leading to fruit deterioration and shelf-life shortening (Hancock et al., 2008; Xie et al., 2018). Therefore, understanding physiological changes and identifying appropriate techniques for harvested blueberries are very important for maintaining quality and prolonging shelf-life.