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Effect of storage temperature on ripening and quality of custard apple (Annona squamosa L.) fruits.

Author(s) : PRASANNA K. N. V., RAO D. V. S., SHANTHA KRISHNAMURTHY

Type of article: Article

Summary

The effect of storage temperature on ripening, shelf life and chemical composition of custard apple (A. squamosa) fruits stored at 10, 15, 20 and 25 °C was studied. The safe range of storage temperature was found to be between 15 and 20 °C, with maximum shelf life at 15 °C. At 10 °C, the fruits became hard with surface blackening, messy pulp and less sweetness. Evolution of firmness, starch content, total soluble solids and sugar contents were investigated, along with acidity during ripening.

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  • Original title: Effect of storage temperature on ripening and quality of custard apple (Annona squamosa L.) fruits.
  • Record ID : 2002-2946
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. hortic. Sci. Biotechnol. - vol. 75 - n. 5
  • Publication date: 2000

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