Regulation effects of 1-MCP combined with flow microcirculation of sterilizing medium on peach shelf quality

•Combined 1-MCP and sterilizing medium is an effective preservation technology.•1-MCP + O3 treatment effectively delayed the softening and senescence of fruit.•1-MCP + O3 treatment could induce resistance of fruit at earlier shelf storage.•1-MCP + O3 could maintain brighter color attributes of peaches during shelf life.•At the end of storage, 1-MCP + O3 maintained the best integrity of flesh tissue.