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High-CO2 controlled atmospheres reduce decay incidence in Thompson Seedless and Red Globe table grapes.

Author(s) : RETAMALES J., DEFILIPPI B. G., ARIAS M., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The efficacy of CO2-enriched atmospheres on decay control of organically-grown 'Thompson Seedless' and 'Red Globe' table grapes was evaluated during storage at 0 °C. Grapes were inoculated with a Botrytis cinerea culture at the beginning of the experiments. Control treatments were stored in air with or without SO2-generating metabisulphite pads and either with or without Botrytis inoculation. Fruit quality attributes including soluble solids, titratable acidity, incidence of decay, stalk and pedicel appearance were measured on removal from 0 °C and during subsequent shelf-life at 18-20 °C. CAs with CO2 at 15% or higher resulted in as good control of Botrytis as using metabisulphite pads. Stalks and pedicels were greener when metabisulphite pads were included.

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  • Original title: High-CO2 controlled atmospheres reduce decay incidence in Thompson Seedless and Red Globe table grapes.
  • Record ID : 2004-1792
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest Biol. Technol. - vol. 29 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 2003/08

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