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Modified atmosphere and modified humidity packaging alleviates chilling injury symptoms in mango fruit.

Author(s) : PESIS E., AHARONI D., AHARON Z., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Storage of mango (Mangifera indica L. cvs. Tommy Atkins and Keitt) fruits at 12 °C caused slight chilling injury (CI) symptoms on the fruit peel, expressed as red spots around the lenticels (lenticel spotting). A modified atmosphere (about 5% CO2 and about 10% O2) was created in 4-kg film-lined cartons by using microperforated polyethylene (PE) or Xtend film (XF). For "Keitt" fruit, a similar atmosphere was also applied using controlled atmosphere chambers. After 3 weeks of storage at 12 °C plus 1 week at 20 °C, both modified and controlled atmosphere treatments were effective in reducing CI and the most effective reduction was found in fruits that were packed in the XF film.

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  • Original title: Modified atmosphere and modified humidity packaging alleviates chilling injury symptoms in mango fruit.
  • Record ID : 2001-0290
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest Biol. Technol. - vol. 19 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 2000/05

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