Inhibition of phospholipase D

This invention is directed to a method of inhibiting Phospholipase D. It is further directed to the use of Phospholipase D inhibitors to inhibit Phospholipase D-mediated degradation of membrane phospholipids in plants and produce. A method for inhibiting phospholipase D-mediated degradation of membrane phospholipids comprising administering to the membrane an effective amount of a phospholipase D inhibitor selected from the group of phospholipase D inhibitors consisting of Caldehydes, Calcohols, monoterpene aldehydes and monoterpene alcohols. The phospholipid D inhibitors can be administered to plants, fruits or vegetables to inhibit maturation or ripening.