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 with recorded minimum ethylene evolution rate ( µl kg-1 hr-1 ), physiological loss in weight (), pulp to peel ratio and maximum fruit firmness retention ( kgcm-2 ). The entire 1-MCP treated banana showed better results over control (kept at open air @ 24h). | Response of 1-MCP on physiological and physical characteristics in banana Musa paradisiaca L. cv. Tella Chakkerakeli during storage
