Extension of kumquat fruit storage life by postharvest hot dip treatments in water and freshening agent.

Author(s) : SCHIRRA M., AGABBIO M., CONTINELLA G., D'AQUINO S.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Postharvest water dipping at 53 deg C represents a viable method for defending kumquats against pathogens during and after cold storage. Fruit appearance may be improved when hot water is used in combination with Semperfresh FLO edible sucrose ester coating.

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  • Original title: Extension of kumquat fruit storage life by postharvest hot dip treatments in water and freshening agent.
  • Record ID : 1997-0857
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Adv. hortic. Sci. - vol. 9 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 1995

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