In order to extend the shelf life of banana cultivar Tella Chakkerakeli was fumigated with 1-methylcyclopropane (1-MCP) at four different concentrations (100, 200, 300 and 400 ppb) @ 24h exposed time and stored at ambient conditions. Among all the treatments, 400 ppb was found to be an effective in extending shelf-life, highest retention of cell wall degrading enzyme such as pectin methylestarase and antioxidant enzymes, peroxidase and catalase. The entire 1-MCP treated banana showed better results over control (kept at open air @ 24h). | Influence of 1-MCP on pectin methylestarase peroxidise and catalase enzymes in banana Musa paradisiaca L. cv. Tella Chakkerakeli during storage
