Pear trials in Argentina have shown that the use of 1-MCP results in slower ripening of the fruit.
2025-12-11 00:00
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Trials conducted in Argentina have evaluated an MCPBag® system that releases 1-MCP inside each package to slow ripening in William's pears (Pyrus communis L.). The approach is being positioned as a potential method to reduce softening and waste in long supply chains where pears often lose quality.
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