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Controlled-atmosphere storage of apricots and nectarines.

Author(s) : TRUTER A. B., COMBRINK J. C., MOLLENDORFF L. J. von

Type of article: Article

Summary

Apricots were stored for 4, 5 or 6 weeks, nectarines for 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 weeks, and thereafter the fruits were held at 10 deg C for 3 or 7 days to simulate shelf life. None of the treatments successfully extended the storage life of apricots beyond the traditional 3 weeks. Decay development was inhibited by the high CO2 treatments with Super Gold and Imperial. In contrast, nectarines could be stored satisfactorily for 5-8 weeks and thereafter had a shelf life of at least 7 days. Those given treatment gave the best results. Olympia stored less well than the other cultivars.

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  • Original title: Controlled-atmosphere storage of apricots and nectarines.
  • Record ID : 1997-0870
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Deciduous Fruit Grow. - vol. 44 - n. 11
  • Publication date: 1994

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