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Postharvest physiology and quality of bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.).

Author(s) : ZONG R. J., MORRIS L., CANTWELL M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The study demonstrates the chilling-sensitive nature of bitter melon, with typical injury symptoms of pitting, decay and discoloration occurring when the immature fruits were stored below 10 deg C. These chill-induced changes were associated with increases in respiration and ethylene production to higher than normal rates after transfer to 15 deg C. Storage at 10-12.5 deg C maintained acceptable product quality for 10-14 days. Controlled-atmosphere storage can retard undesirable developmental-related postharvest changes, but its potential usefulness requires further investigation.

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  • Original title: Postharvest physiology and quality of bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.).
  • Record ID : 1996-1641
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest Biol. Technol. - vol. 6 - n. 1-2
  • Publication date: 1995/06

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