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Firmness of apples and post-harvest diseases: two factors that must be controlled.

Fermeté des pommes et maladies de conservation : deux facteurs à maîtriser.

Author(s) : WESTERCAMP P., MONTEILS G.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The firmness of apples is one of the key criteria sought by buyers. The forthcoming market launch of the SmartFresh ethylene inhibitor is creating lots of excitement in the sector, because of its proven effect on maintaining firmness, even after the fruit is taken out of cold storage. This device, which is effective even at very low dosages, offers the additional advantage of effective prevention of scald. Thermotherapy (treatments using hot water) also appears to hold promise for the control of fungal and physiological diseases. This article describes other alternatives to the usual chemical treatments, notably for prevention of scald.

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  • Original title: Fermeté des pommes et maladies de conservation : deux facteurs à maîtriser.
  • Record ID : 2004-2860
  • Languages: French
  • Source: Infos Ctifl - n. 202
  • Publication date: 2004/06
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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