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Postharvest physiology and handling of litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.).

Author(s) : HOLCROFT D. M., MITCHAM E. J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The author describes the current production of litchi worldwide: 167,000 tons, 91% of which from China and India. Low temperature storage has been used to reduce pathological decay but has a limited role in reducing pericarp browning. Pericarp browning is induced by dessication, and consequently methods to reduce desiccation help retain red colour. Sulfur dioxide fumigation has been used to reduce pericarp browning, but there is increasing consumer and regulatory resistance to the use of this chemical. Insect disinfestation has become increasingly important with the expanding export market. Recent research has focussed on reducing these major postharvest problems to produce highly colored fruit free of disease and insects.

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  • Original title: Postharvest physiology and handling of litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.).
  • Record ID : 1997-3349
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest Biol. Technol. - vol. 9 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1996/12

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