*University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (H.P.).
P.A.U., Regional Research Station, Gurdaspur-143 521
Ethylene inhibitors such as cycloheximide, n-propylgallate and silver nitrate at different concentrations were sprayed on Red Delicious apple plants at 10 and 15 weeks after full bloom. After harvest the fruits were stored at 0±1°C and 90–95% RH. Silver nitrate (100 mgl−1) resulted in slowing Jown the ripening changes of fruits during storage and thus enhanced their storage life up to 210 days.
