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Storage of nectarines in controlled atmosphere concentrations to reduce physiological disorders.

[In German. / En allemand.]

Author(s) : STREIF J., RETAMALES J., COOPER T., KANIA J. C.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The nectarine cultivars L316, Flamekist and Autumn Grand were held under 25 or 40% CO2 for 48 h before storage in a controlled atmosphere with CO2/O2 concentrations of 0/4, 17/4 or 20/18%, or in air. The fruits were evaluated after 17 and 27 days' storage followed by 4-7 days under shelf conditions at 20 deg C. High CO2 concentrations before storage had only minor effects on physiological disorders, but during storage a high CO2 concentration, especially in conjunction with a low O2 concentration, significantly delayed fruit ripening, kept the fruit firmer and prevented the development of woolliness, internal browning and red discoloration of the flesh on the shelf. High CO2 concentrations resulted in fruit with a high sensory score and no off-flavour.

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  • Original title: [In German. / En allemand.]
  • Record ID : 1993-3342
  • Languages: German
  • Source: Gartenbauwissenschaft - vol. 57 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1992

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