Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lind1.) is non-climacteric fruit with short postharvest life. Biological characterization and regulations (such as LTC, 1-MCP, ASA and C2H4) of tissue lignification in relation to senescence and chilling injury was investigated in postharvest 'Luoyangqing' fruit. The objectives of present study were to have a better understanding of the biological characteristics and regulation mechanism of quality changes in postharvest loquat fruit, to provide better strategies for longer stora...