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Controlled atmosphere storage trial of Braeburn apples.

Essai d'entreposage frigorifique en atmosphère contrôlée de pommes Braeburn.

Author(s) : SIEGRIST J. P., COTTER P. Y.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Preservation of fruit quality during cold storage and sensitivity to some diseases have been studied during four years with Braeburn apples. Various storage conditions have been tested (controlled atmosphere CA, ultra low oxygen ULO, delayed CA along with different temperatures) with fruits, from different orchards and harvested at different dates. Damage such as cavities, core and flesh blight appear mainly under ULO conditions and CO2 level higher than 1%. A 7 to 10 day delay from harvest to CA storage will halve the occurrence of cavities. Harvesting at a early maturity stage will avoid senescence blight and allow to keep gustatory quality such as firmness and acidity. Core blight may become important after more than 5 months of storage. Results vary considerably with fruits from different orchards.

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  • Original title: Essai d'entreposage frigorifique en atmosphère contrôlée de pommes Braeburn.
  • Record ID : 2000-0802
  • Languages: French
  • Source: Rev. suisse Vitic. Arboric. Hortic. - vol. 30 - n. 5
  • Publication date: 1998/09
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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