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N(6)-benzyladenine as a Senescence Inhibitor for Selected Horticultural Crops

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A STUDY was undertaken on the post-harvest application of N(6)-benzyladenine (manufactured and patented as ‘SD 4901’ by the Shell Development Co., Modesto, California) to certain fruits and vegetables in an attempt to delay the onset of senescence. This is a continuation of investigations into the extension of the storage life of fruits, vegetables, and other products with ionizing radiations1–3, modified atmospheres4, antibiotics and antifungal chemicals5–7, and growth regulators8.

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  1. Food Technology Section, Department of Horticulture, Utah State University, Logan, Utah

    D. K. SALUNKHE, A. S. DHALIWAL & A. A. BOE

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SALUNKHE, D., DHALIWAL, A. & BOE, A. N(6)-benzyladenine as a Senescence Inhibitor for Selected Horticultural Crops. Nature 195, 724–725 (1962). https://doi.org/10.1038/195724b0

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