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FeedWhat is known about MCP
Geraldine Warner
More is known about treating Bartlett pears than d’Anjous, Bosc, or other varieties, says Welcome Sauer, president of AgroFresh, which markets SmartFresh.
In general:
• MCP-treated pears sold earlier in the season take longer to ripen.
• Pears stored longer ripen more quickly.
• Treated pears stored in CA ripen more slowly afterwards.
• Pears treated with MCP too early might not respond well.
• Pears treated too late might be past the response zone.
• Every variety acts differently to MCP in every region of the world.
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