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Effects of chitosan coating on the storage of peach, Japanese pear and kiwifruit.

Author(s) : DU J. M., GEMMA H., IWAHORI S.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Of 3 solvents compared for use with chitosan, acetic acid was best for coating fresh fruits. Chitosan coating (0.5-2% solution) significantly reduced the respiration rate of peaches and Shinko pears in storage and of kiwifruits held at 25 deg C after storage. Chitosan significantly inhibited the growth of Botrytis cinerea and fungi isolated from decaying Housui pears. Treatment resulted in a decrease in postharvest spoilage of peach, Housui pear and kiwifruit. Chitosan-coated peaches and Shinko pears were markedly firmer and less mature at the end of storage, indicating that this treatment could be an alternative means of preserving fresh fruits.

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  • Original title: Effects of chitosan coating on the storage of peach, Japanese pear and kiwifruit.
  • Record ID : 1999-0224
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. jap. Soc. hortic. Sci. - vol. 66 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 1997

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