Fumigation of fruit with acetic acid to prevent postharvest decay.

Author(s) : SHOLBERG P. L., GAUNCE A. P.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Acetic acid as a vapour at low concentration was effective in preventing fruit decay by postharvest fungi. It is concluded that the potential for commercial fumigation with acetic acid to contol postharvest decay of fruit and vegetables appears promising.

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  • Original title: Fumigation of fruit with acetic acid to prevent postharvest decay.
  • Record ID : 1997-3364
  • Languages: English
  • Source: HortScience - vol. 30 - n. 6
  • Publication date: 1995

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