Effect of cool-storage delays after harvest on the extent of ripening during and fruit quality after cool storage.

Author(s) : OOSTHUYSE S. A.

Summary

Sensation and Tommy Atkins mangoes were placed in cold storage at 12.5 °C for 28 days 12, 36, 60 or 84 hours after harvest. The fruits were held at 20 °C prior to and after cold storage. The article indicates that delays in placing mango fruits in cold storage after harvest can result in fruit being soft on arrival at ports and distributors overseas.

Details

  • Original title: Effect of cool-storage delays after harvest on the extent of ripening during and fruit quality after cool storage.
  • Record ID : 2002-0826
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1999/04/06
  • Source: Source: Proc. int. Symp. Mango, Pattaya City/Acta Hortic.
    vol. 1; n. 509; 395-400; 2 ref.