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Objective: The aim of this study is determination the effects of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) and modified atmosphere (MA) packages on post-harvest quality of plum cv. ‘Black Diamond’. Material and Methods: In this study, six different applications were performed as: a) Control b) 1-MCP, c) MA1, d) MA2, e) 1-MCP + MA1 f) 1-MCP + MA2. The 1-MCP was applied at the dose of 625 ppb at 2°C for 24 hours. In applications with MA packages, the packages were closed after pre-cooling. The plump fruits was stored at 90% relative humidity at 0°C for 60 days, samples taken at 20 day intervals and were kept under shelf life conditions for 2 days and some measurements and analyzes were performed. Results: In MAP treatments, the weight loss significantly reduced during cold storage of plum fruits. Fruit flesh firmness, color change and overall appearance decrease during storage were more limited in plums to which MA packages and 1-MCP were applied together. The respiration rate, ethylene production and decay rate were lower than control fruits in MA packages or 1-MCP treatments. Conclusion: The results show that plum fruits can be stored successfully combined with MA packages and 1-MCP for 60+2 days for ‘Black Ddiamond’ cultivar.