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Effect of different controlled atmosphere on postharvest-life of Hass avocado.

Author(s) : LIZANA L. A., FIGUEROA J.

Summary

Hass avocado fruits were harvested in Quillota (Aconcagua valley) Chile and stored at 6 °C and 90% relative humidity under different controlled atmospheres (CA) combinations. Fruit was evaluated at 0, 35 and 50 days (including the last 15 days at 6 °C, conventional storage). Evaluation included firmness physiological disorders and fungal infection. Results indicate that long distance sea transport of Hass avocado fruit is feasible in refrigerated CA containers. This research showed that the best CA storage gas combination for Hass avocado fruit was 5% CO2 + 2% O2 at 6 °C.

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  • Original title: Effect of different controlled atmosphere on postharvest-life of Hass avocado.
  • Record ID : 2001-0273
  • 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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