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Lychee (Litchi chinensis Sonn) fruit quality following vapour heat treatment and cool storage.

Author(s) : JACOBI K. K., WONG L. S., GILES J. E.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Vapour heat treatment was assessed as a possible disinfestation treatment against Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) in L. chinensis fruits. Tai So and Wai Chee, but not Kwai May Pink, fruits tolerated 45 deg C for 42 minutes without significant reduction in fruit appearance, eating quality and disease control following 2 weeks' storage at 5 deg C, during which transport to distant markets could be undertaken. Preliminary results suggest that 45 deg C for 30 minutes is sufficient to kill all stages of the Queensland fruit fly.

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  • Original title: Lychee (Litchi chinensis Sonn) fruit quality following vapour heat treatment and cool storage.
  • Record ID : 1995-2285
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest Biol. Technol. - vol. 3 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 1993

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