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Fruit maturity studies in "Galia 5" and "Doral" melons. 2. The effect of harvest maturity on the postharvest quality after simulated shipping.

Author(s) : MOELICH D. H., DODD M. C., HUYSAMER M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

It was concluded that Galia 5 is not suitable for normal sea freight export from South Africa to Europe. Doral fruits harvested 31 days after anthesis (DAA) and 35 DAA were stored at 12 deg C for up to 33 days. The first evidence of senescent breakdown (SB) appeared after 21-25 days of storage. Fruits harvested 31 DAA were of acceptable internal quality, but fruits harvested 35 DAA showed unacceptable levels of SB after storage for 4 weeks at 12 deg C.

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  • Original title: Fruit maturity studies in "Galia 5" and "Doral" melons. 2. The effect of harvest maturity on the postharvest quality after simulated shipping.
  • Record ID : 1998-3619
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. S. afr. Soc. hortic. Sci. - vol. 6 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 1996

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