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Influence of oxygen partial pressure on tomato under modified atmosphere storage.

[In Spanish. / En espagnol.]

Author(s) : ESCRICHE A. J., ARTÉS F., MARTINEZ J. A., MARIN J. G.

Summary

The study examined the influence of two modified atmospheres (17 and 7% O2, both without CO2) on tomatoes ripening during cold storage at 12 deg C. The fruit variety (Lycopersicum esculentum, Mill. cv F-150) was at two different physiological stages of maturity: green and breakers (ripening just started). Results show that at 17% O2, after 27 days of storage, the breaker fruits developed a homogeneous and intense red colour, while green fruits showed a light red colour. Ripening was not totally inhibited in oxygen partial pressure of 7% in both physiological stages of maturity and showed a great variability on colour and irregular percentage of surfaces turning coloured, and the fruit was unmarketable.

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  • Original title: [In Spanish. / En espagnol.]
  • Record ID : 1995-0297
  • Languages: Spanish
  • Source: II congreso internacional de tecnologia y desarrollo alimentarios. 1. Ponencias. 2. Comunicaciones cientificas./ International congress on food technology and development. Proceedings.
  • Publication date: 1992/10/05
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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