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Controlled atmosphere alternatives to the post-harvest use of sulphur dioxide to inhibit the development of Botrytis cinerea in table grapes.

Author(s) : BERRY G., AKED J.

Summary

The effects of controlled atmosphere storage treatments on inhibiting Botrytis cinerea development and maintaining the quality of table grapes were compared to identify a treatment that could replace the use of sulphur dioxide. Two experiments were conducted at 0-1 °C over 7 and 12 week periods respectively. The treatments that incorporated a carbon dioxide concentration of 15-25% were most effective and suppressed infection by between 95-100%. At higher concentrations, however, berry discolouration occurred.

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  • Original title: Controlled atmosphere alternatives to the post-harvest use of sulphur dioxide to inhibit the development of Botrytis cinerea in table grapes.
  • Record ID : 2001-0316
  • Languages: English
  • Source: CA '97. Proceedings of the 7th international controlled atmosphere research conference.
  • Publication date: 1997/07/13
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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