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Effect of storage temperature on the quality of 'Oso Grande' strawberry.

Efeito da temperatura de armazenamento sobre a qualidade do morango cultivar 'Oso Grande'.

Author(s) : BRACKMANN A., FREITAS S. T., MELLO A. M., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of storage temperature on the postharvest quality of strawberries. Treatments consisted of different temperatures: 0, -0.5, -0.8, -1.6 °C. After a storage period 19 days plus 2 days at 20 °C, fruits were analysed. In terms of pulp firmness, titratable acidity and total soluble solids, the best results were recorded at 0 °C. The percentage of rottenness in fruits was less upon treatment with -1.6 °C, but in this temperature, cold damage occurred in the fruits. It is concluded that when storing Oso Grande strawberries, temperatures between 0 and -1.6°C may be used. However, at 0 °C, fruits will be more firm and acidic, while those stored at -1.6 °C will have less incidence of rottenness.

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  • Original title: Efeito da temperatura de armazenamento sobre a qualidade do morango cultivar 'Oso Grande'.
  • Record ID : 2005-2660
  • Languages: Portuguese
  • Source: Rev. bras. Agrociência - vol. 8 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 2002

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