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Low-temperature conditioning before cold disinfestation improves 'Hass' avocado fruit quality.

Author(s) : HOFMAN P. J., STUBBINGS B. A., ADKINS M. F., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The potential for low-temperature conditioning (LTC) treatments, either alone or in combination with hot water treatment, to improve the quality of 'Hass' avocado (Persea americana Mill.) fruit following cold disinfestation of Queensland fruit flies, was investigated. General treatments and specific results are reported. LTC efficacy was verified commercially by conditioning fruit at 6 °C for 3 days followed by disinfestation and airfreight to New Zealand. External fruit appearance and internal ripe fruit quality after disinfestation were found to be high. These results show that LTC before cold disinfestation effectively eliminates skin damage and improves the flesh quality of ripe 'Hass' avocado fruit, with no negative effect on Queensland fruit fly disinfestation efficacy.

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  • Original title: Low-temperature conditioning before cold disinfestation improves 'Hass' avocado fruit quality.
  • Record ID : 2003-2402
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest Biol. Technol. - vol. 28 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 2003/04

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