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High carbon dioxide storage for improving the postharvest life of mangosteen fruit (Garcinia mangostana L.).

Author(s) : PAKKASARN S., KANLAYANARAT S., UTHAIRATANAKIJ A.

Summary

The effect of 10 and 15% CO2 on the storage life of mangosteen fruits at 13 °C was determined. Both CO2 levels were effective in reducing ethylene production and calyx chlorophyll loss but 10% CO2 was more effective than 15% CO2 in delaying peel colour and firmness changes and decreasing weight loss and respiration rates. Consequently, fruits kept longer at 10% CO2 (28 days) and had higher soluble solids and lower titratable acid contents than at 15% CO2 (24 days), which also induced fermented flavour. Fruits stored in air lasted for 16 days.

Details

  • Original title: High carbon dioxide storage for improving the postharvest life of mangosteen fruit (Garcinia mangostana L.).
  • Record ID : 2005-0791
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 2003
  • Source: Source: Acta Hortic./Proc. int. control. Atmos. Res. Conf., Rotterdam
    n. 600; 813-816.

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