scholarly journals The Effect of Waxing Options on Shelf Life and Postharvest Quality of “ngowe” Mango Fruits under Different Storage Conditions

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benson Maina ◽  
Jane Ambuko ◽  
Margaret J. Hutchinson ◽  
Willis O. Owino
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Storage Conditions ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Mango Fruit ◽  
Carotene Content

Mango is an economically important fruit crop but with a very short shelf life of about 4–9 days in ambient and between 2 and 3 weeks in cold storage. Extending the shelf life and marketing period of mango fruit requires application of quality preservation technologies. This study aimed at evaluating the effect of innovative waxing options on shelf life and postharvest quality of “ngowe” mango fruits stored under different storage conditions. A homogenous sample of mango fruits, variety “ngowe” harvested at mature green stage were subjected to two waxing treatments, namely Shellac or Decco wax™. The waxes were applied by dipping the fruits in wax for five seconds followed by air drying. The waxed fruits were then packed in carton boxes and stored either at ambient room temperature (25°C) or cold room (12°C). Random samples of three fruits from each treatment and storage conditions were taken for measurement of attributes associated with ripening after every 3 and 7 days for ambient and cold storage, respectively. These included cumulative weight loss, respiration, peel firmness, total soluble solids (TSS), total titratable acidity (TTA) and beta carotene content. Results from the study showed that waxing with either Shellac or Decco wax was effective in prolonging shelf life of “ngowe” mango fruits by 3 and 6 days in ambient and cold storage respectively. Untreated fruits in ambient storage lost 5.3% of the initial weight by day 7 compared to an average of 4.5% for the waxed fruit (day 10). Waxed fruits in ambient had low CO2 concentration (59.53 ml/kg hr) compared to a high (88.11 ml/kg hr) CO2 concentration for the untreated fruits. Similarly, other ripening related changes including brix, color, and firmness were significantly slowed down by waxing, especially under cold storage. Findings from this study show the effectiveness of waxing in delaying mango fruit ripening. Waxing can therefore be used to extend the shelf life and marketing period for mango fruit.

scholarly journals Relative humidity during cold storage on Postharvest quality of 'Niagara Rosada' table grapes

2015 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 386-391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josuel Alfredo Vilela Pinto ◽  
Márcio Renan Weber Schorr ◽  
Fabio Rodrigo Thewes ◽  
Deiverson Luiz Ceconi ◽  
Vanderlei Both ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Table Grapes ◽  
Niagara Rosada

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different levels of relative humidity (RH) on the maintenance of Postharvest quality of 'Niagara Rosada' table grapes after cold storage at 0.5°C for 21 days. A completely randomized design was used, with five replicates of 18 clusters per treatment. The selected levels of relative humidity were 85, 90, 95 and 100%, obtained by means of electronic humidity controllers. The fruits were evaluated in relation to rot incidence, berry cracking, browning rate, respiratory rate, titratable acidity, soluble solids, resistance to abscission, berry drop and weight loss. The evaluations were assessed at 20 days of storage and after two and four days of shelf-life (20°C; 85% RH). The results showed that as higher as relative humidity, higher is rot incidence and that the variables rachis browning and weight loss were inversely related to relative humidity. Resistance to abscission at the end of storage was higher when humidity ranged between 90 and 95%, but it was not affected after transfer to shelf-life from cold storage. Relative humidity ranging between 90 and 95% offer the best conditions to maintain the Postharvest quality of 'Niagara Rosada' table grapes

scholarly journals Assessment of Shelf-Life Ability of Apples cv. ‘Auksis’ after Long-term Storage Under Different Conditions

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karina Juhņeviča-Radenkova ◽  
Vitalijs Radenkovs
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
Storage Conditions ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Market Condition ◽  
Low Oxygen ◽  
Weight Losses ◽  
Long Term Storage

Abstract The objective of the current research was to ascertain the shelf-life ability of apple ‘Auksis’ after 6 months of cold storage under different conditions. The effect of storage conditions such as: cold storage under normal atmosphere (NA), 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) + cold storage, and ultra-low oxygen (ULO)-controlled atmosphere (CA) [2.0% CO2 and 1.0% O2 (ULO1) and 2.5% CO2 and 1.5% O2 (ULO2)] on the quality of apples during shelf-life was evaluated. Apple fruits immediately after cold storage and after 25 days of maintaining at market condition had been evaluated. The physical (firmness, weight losses), chemical (total soluble solids and acid contents), and sensory (aroma, taste, acidity, sweetness, juiciness, and color) characteristics of apples had been evaluated after 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 days to ascertain maximal shelf-life. Results from sensory evaluation indicated that apples treated with 1-MCP and stored at NA were characterized with distinctive aroma, whereas apples stored under CA were poor in sweetness and had remarkable acidity and juiciness. Apples that were stored in cold had pronounced aroma and color but without taste. Based on the evaluation by panelist, maximum shelf-life of apples that were kept under cold storage and ULO1 was 15 days, whereas that of apples that had been treated with 1-MCP and stored at NA and those stored in ULO2 was 25 days.

scholarly journals Postharvest quality of ‘Galaxy’ apples submitted to the treatment with 1-MCP and different cooling times between harvest and cold storage

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Crizane Hackbarth ◽  
Cristiano André Steffens ◽  
Cassandro Vidal Talamini do Amarante ◽  
Mayara Cristiana Stanger ◽  
Auri Brackmann
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
Skin Color ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Flesh Firmness ◽  
And Storage

ABSTRACT: In this research it was evaluated if the use of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), associated to different cooling times between the harvest and storage, replaces the pre-cooling in ‘Galaxy’ apples. Treatments were arranged in a factorial scheme, combining the following factors: application of 1-MCP (with or without) and different times between harvest and cooling (24 hours, 96 hours, 144 hours and 192 hours in 2013; and 24 hours, 48 hours, 144 hours and 240 hours in 2014). After four months of cold storage (1.0±0.2°C/92±5% RH - Relative Humidity) were evaluated: flesh firmness, texture, titratable acidity (TA), soluble solids (SS) and skin color. Apples treated with 1-MCP showed greater flesh firmness, texture and SS, in both years, and more TA and lower incidence of mealy flesh compared to apples not treated with 1-MCP in 2013. The 1-MCP was effective in maintaining the fruit quality, even with the cooling delay of up to 240 hours. Cooling delay of 192 hours and 240 hours in ‘Galaxy’ apples not treated with 1-MCP should be avoided because it reduces the quality of fruits.

scholarly journals Effect Of Storage Periods On Postharvest Quality Of Pumpkin

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Rahman ◽  
M Miaruddin ◽  
MHH Khan ◽  
MAT Masud ◽  
MM Begum
Keyword(s):  
Ph Value ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Storage Conditions ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Maximum Loss ◽  
Solids Content

The fully matured pumpkins (Cucurbita moschata Poir) of BARI Pumpkin-1 and BARI Pumpkin-2 were harvested from the experimental field of Horticulture Research Centre, BARI, Gazipur, Bangladesh. They were then stored under ambient room conditions (27-31 °C and 75-90% RH) for various periods ranged from 15 days to 120 days. The effect of different storage periods was assessed by evaluating their impact on changes in quality attributes of pumpkins. Results indicated that a slow but steady weight loss occurred in pumpkin with maximum loss of 18 and 21% after 120 days of storage in BARI Pumpkin-1 and BARI Pumpkin-2, respectively. ?-carotene and ascorbic acid contents were decreased throughout the whole storage time, however, they were drastically reduced during first 30 days of storage. Total soluble solids content increased until 45 days of storage followed by a decrease with progress in time. Titratable acidity was slowly decreased and simultaneously pH value was increased throughout the storage period. The results indicated that storage conditions need to be managed carefully to slow down any changes in fresh pumpkin. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 38(2): 247-255, June 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v38i2.15888

scholarly journals Ethylene absorber (KMnO4) in postharvest quality of pinha (Anona squamosa L.)

2019 ◽  
pp. 605
Author(s):  
Alex Guimarães Sanches ◽  
Maryelle Barros Da Silva ◽  
Elaine Gleice Silva Moreira ◽  
Edmarcos Xavier Dos Santos ◽  
Keren Railka Paiva Menezes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Starch Content ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Chemical Quality ◽  
Visual Appearance ◽  
Physical Chemical

The ripening pattern of the climacteric type of the pinha (Anona squamosa L.) limits its shelf life at room temperature, in addition, storage at low temperatures develops cold sores on the fruit. Thus, the association of conservation technologies is fundamental to reduce the losses in the post-harvest of this fruit, so it was aimed to evaluate sachets impregnated with potassium permanganate (KMnO4) associated with refrigeration in the control of ripening and preservation of quality. For this, pinhas were harvested at physiological maturity, packed in polystyrene styrofoam trays coated with PVC film with and without the presence of sachets containing 3 g of KMnO4 and stored at 13 ºC for 20 days. Every five days the fruit quality was evaluated as: weight loss, cracking index, firmness, external appearance, starch content, soluble solids, titratable acidity, pH, ratio SS/TA, coloring (Hue, Chroma and Luminosity) and cold damage. The absorption of ethylene by the KMnO4 sachet inside the packages preserved significantly (p<0.05) the physical-chemical quality and the visual appearance of the fruits but did not influence the coloration (chroma and luminosity) and incidence of damage by cold in relation to its control at the end of the storage period. The packing of pinhas containing 3 g of KMnO4 is an alternative to delay ripening, prolong the shelf life without compromising the physical-chemical quality of the fruits.

scholarly journals Postharvest Quality of ‘Carabao’ Mango as Affected by Spun-Bound Bagging Materials

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leizel Secretaria ◽  
◽  
Emma Ruth Bayogan ◽  
Christine Diana Lubaton ◽  
Anastacia Nortate ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
Color Change ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Mango Fruit ◽  
Ripe Stage ◽  
Fruit Shelf Life ◽  
Production Problems

A safe option to address some production problems such as insect damage, diseases, and blemishes in mango is fruit bagging. ‘Carabao’ mango fruit at 55 days after flower induction (DAFI) were bagged with three bagging materials: old newspaper (control), spun-bound high density polyethylene (SHDPE, DuPont™ Tyvek® Homewrap, 0.15 mm thick) and non-woven spunbound polypropylene (NSPP, 0.03mm thick). Bagged mango fruit were harvested at 118 DAFI. At harvest, NSPP bagging material resulted in better quality of fruit compared to newspaper and SHDPE. Advanced color change was observed both in newspaper and SHDPE at 4 and 8 days after harvest (DAH). Compared to newspaper and SHDPE, slower color change was observed in fruit bagged with NSPP up to 8 DAH. The degree of anthracnose infection did not differ among bagging materials. Higher degree of stem end rot (SER) infection was noted in newspaper at table ripe stage (TRS). Onset of SER was delayed by about a day in NSPP and SHDPE. At 8 DAH, lowest weight loss was observed in mango bagged with newspaper. Slightly longer shelf life of about a day (0.72 d) was noted in NSPP-bagged fruit. Shelf life was reduced in newspaper which may be attributed to fruit reaching TRS faster by a day and earlier onset of SER. Total soluble solids in fruit bagged with SHDPE was lower upon harvest and during storage at 8 days while firmness did not vary among bagging materials. NSPP showed potential as bagging material that can maintain better quality of ‘Carabao’ mango fruit.

scholarly journals Impact of different cut types on the quality of fresh-cut potatoes during storage

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Irfan ◽  
Muhammad Inam-Ur-Raheem ◽  
Rana Muhammad Aadil ◽  
Rameesha Nadeem ◽  
Umair Shabbir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Minimally Processed ◽  
Content Analyses ◽  
Different Shapes ◽  
Fresh Cut ◽  
Quality And Shelf Life

Abstract Fresh-cut vegetables can be minimally processed through cleaning/washing, trimming, peeling, slicing and dicing, followed by packaging and cold storage. This study aimed to verify the effect of different cuts on the quality and shelf life of fresh-cut potato. Different cut types, such as slices, dices, cubes and wedges, were selected for this study to evaluate the shelf-life response of potatoes. Potato pieces of these different shapes were treated with calcium chloride, citric acid, and potassium metabisulfite (3%, 2% and 0.3%, respectively), stored in plastic boxes at 4 ˚C for 60 days, and then physicochemically (firmness (N), weight loss (WL), pH, titratable acidity (TA), total soluble solids (TSS), and ascorbic acid (AA) content analyses) and microbiologically assessed. The best results were observed for the dice cut type, which showed minimal changes in TSS (5.31%), pH (5.65), TA (0.34%), WL (9.04%), and AA content (10.86%). Moreover, the microbial activity of all shapes of potato pieces remained within acceptable limits during cold storage.

scholarly journals Postharvest quality of tomato as affected by nitrogen and sulfur interaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-135
Author(s):  
Matias Siueia Júnior ◽  
Maria Ligia de Souza Silva ◽  
Anderson Ricardo Trevizam ◽  
Valdemar Faquin ◽  
Deivisson Ferreira da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Tomato Fruit ◽  
Beta Carotene ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Solanum Lycopersicum L ◽  
Randomized Design

Nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) are nutrients that, in addition to influencing plant growth and production, interfere with processes related to postharvest fruit quality. In the present study, N x S interaction was evaluated in the postharvest quality of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse using 5 dm3 capacity vessels containing a 0-20 cm layer of a dystropherric Red Latosol. A 5 x 3 factorial design was used, with combinations of five doses of N (0, 100, 200, 300 and 400 mg dm-3) and three doses of S (0, 60 and 120 mg dm-3) distributed in a completely randomized design, with four repetitions. After harvest, the attributes of fruit quality were evaluated: firmness, pH, soluble solids (SS), titratable acidity (AT), soluble solids ratio and titratable acidity (SS / AT), vitamin C, lycopene and beta-carotene. An increase in firmness was observed, as well as the content of soluble solids, titratable acidity and the SS / AT ratio of the fruits as a result of the interaction N x S. However, this interaction favoured the reduction of the contents of vitamin C, lycopene and beta-carotene, and the quality characteristics of tomato fruit in relation to the recommended values. Only the increasing doses of N favoured a higher pH in the tomato fruits.

scholarly journals 108 Maintaining Postharvest Quality of Mango Fruit with Methyl Jasmonate

HortScience ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 407D-407
Author(s):  
G.A. González-Aguilar ◽  
J.G. Buta ◽  
C.Y. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Methyl Jasmonate ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
Mangifera Indica ◽  
Chilling Injury ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Mango Fruit ◽  
Color Development ◽  
Life Period

Treatment of mango (Mangifera indica cv Kent) with methyl jasmonate (MJ) vapor for 20 h at 20 °C was effective in reducing chilling injury (CI) symptoms and decay, and enhancing skin color development. MJ (10-4 M) was the most effective concentration for reducing CI and decay in fruit stored at 5 °C followed by 7 days at 20 °C (shelf life period). The use of 10-5 M MJ enhanced yellow and red color development of mango kept at 20 °C. These fruit possessed higher L*, a* and b* values than controls and those treated with 10-4 M MJ. Ripening processes were inhibited by cold storage in control fruits. After cold storage (5 °C) and the shelf life period, fruit treated with 10-5 M MJ fruit ripened normally and contained the highest total soluble solids (TSS). These fruit maintained higher sugar and organic acid levels than those in other treatments. We concluded that MJ treatment could be used to reduce decay and CI symptoms, and also to improve color development of mango fruit without adversely affecting quality.

scholarly journals Ozone slows down anthracnose and increases shelf life of papaya fruits

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Osvaldo Pereira da Silva Neto ◽  
Elaine Vasconcelos da Silva Pinto ◽  
Márcio Akio Ootani ◽  
Joel Lima da Silva Junior ◽  
Jânia Lilia da Silva Bentes Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Safe Alternative ◽  
Peel Color ◽  
Fruit Shelf Life ◽  
Commercial Fungicide

Abstract This study investigated the effect of ozone on papaya postharvest conservation, aiming at controlling anthracnose and increasing fruit shelf life. The experiment was conducted at the Laboratory of Product Technology, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus-AM. Fruits were treated with 0; 0.6; 1.5 and 3.3 ppm ozone and commercial fungicide. They were then stored at room temperature (27 ± 2 °C and 65 ± 5% RH). Incidence, severity, number and size of anthracnose lesions were determined, as well as postharvest quality by assessing shelf life; accumulated and daily fresh mass loss (%), peel color, electrolyte leakage (%), soluble solids (%), titratable acidity (g 100 g-1), soluble solids / titratable acidity ratio, pH and vitamin C (mg 100 g-1). Ozone reduced anthracnose severity in the short (3.3 ppm) and long term (1.5 ppm), making it as effective as a commercial fungicide. Ozone increased shelf life by seven days and maintained the postharvest quality of papaya fruits. Thus, ozone becomes a potential technology for postharvest use as a safe alternative to the use of pesticides in reducing anthracnose and increasing shelf life of papaya fruits.

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