Controlled atmosphere storage of 'Jonagold' apples.

Armazenamento de maçãs 'Jonagold' em condições de atmosfera controlada.

Author(s) : BRACKMANN A., LUNARDI R.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The treatments applied were respective CO2 and O2 concentrations of 4-1.5, 3-1.5, 3-1, 2-1 or 1-1 kPa at 1 °C and 3-1 kPa at 0 °C. Relative humidity was maintained at around 97%. After 10 months storage, fruit firmness, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, internal breakdown, scald and rots were evaluated. The best results were obtained with 2 or 3 kPa CO2 combined with 1 kPa O2.

Details

  • Original title: Armazenamento de maçãs 'Jonagold' em condições de atmosfera controlada.
  • Record ID : 2000-3032
  • Languages: Portuguese
  • Source: Rev. bras. Fruticult. - vol. 21 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 1999

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