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Fumigation with nitric oxide to extend the postharvest life of strawberries.

Author(s) : WILLS R. B. H., KU V. V. V., LESHEM Y. Y.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch. cv. Pajaro) fruit were fumigated with nitric oxide immediately after harvest. Fumigation was performed in an anaerobic nitrogen atmosphere for up to 2 h at 20 °C at nitric oxide concentrations from 1.0 to 4000 microlitres/litre then held at 20 and 5 °C in air containing 0.1 microlitre/litre ethylene, a concentration prevalent in ambient air at fruit and vegetable markets. Treatment at both temperatures extended the postharvest life of strawberries, the most pronounced effect being with nitric oxide in the concentration range 5-10 microlitres/litre which produced higher than 50% extension in shelf life. Commercial application is discussed.

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  • Original title: Fumigation with nitric oxide to extend the postharvest life of strawberries.
  • Record ID : 2000-2607
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest Biol. Technol. - vol. 18 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 2000/01

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