Inside the kiwifruit microcosm: Tissue-specific microbiome-metabolome shifts driven by cold storage and 1-MCP

Key Points

• Microbiome shifts are significantly influenced by cold storage and 1-MCP treatment, affecting kiwifruit.
• The metabolome analysis indicated distinct patterns between different fruit tissues during storage.
• Assessment using sample metabolite profiling and microbiome sequencing techniques showed diverse microbial colonies.
• These findings highlight the importance of storage methods on kiwifruit quality and shelf-life.