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Postharvest studies on pepino dulce (Solanum muricatum Ait.): maturity at harvest and storage behaviour.

Author(s) : AHUMADA M., CANTWELL M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Pepino fruits (cv. Toma) were harvested at three stages of ripeness (mature-green, turning and ripe) and stored at various temperatures (0-20 deg C) for up to 4 weeks. Pepinos of all ripeness classes were stored successfully for 4 weeks at 7.5-10 deg C. Ripening fruits were stored at 5 deg C without causing chill-induced discoloration and decay. Less ripe fruits were severely damaged within 2 weeks by storage temperatures lower than 5 deg C.

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  • Original title: Postharvest studies on pepino dulce (Solanum muricatum Ait.): maturity at harvest and storage behaviour.
  • Record ID : 1996-2275
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest Biol. Technol. - vol. 7 - n. 1-2
  • Publication date: 1996/01

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