State Key Laboratory For Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources

Preharvest CPPU Application Improves Litchi Fruit Storability via Modification of Hormone Profiles and Maintenance of Recalcitrant Seed Vigor

Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.), an important fruit in south China, rapidly loses commercial value within 3–4 days at ambient temperatures due to poor storability. Previous studies have shown that 5 mg L−1 CPPU (N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-N′-phenylurea) application can improve postha...