Postharvest quality of hydroponic strawberry coated with chitosan-calcium gluconate

AbstractThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of edible coating on hydroponic strawberry during storage. Strawberries were coated with either 1% or 1.5% chitosan (CS) or with solution containing 1.5% chitosan and 0.5% calcium gluconate (CaGlu). After treatment, samples were stored at 10 °C, RH 90% for 10 days. The weight loss, soluble solid content, firmness, surface color, pH, and percentage of decay were evaluated each day during the experiment. It was observed that coating extended the postharvest life of hydroponic strawberry compared to control. Fungal growth occurred on control group at the 5th day and fruit treated with 1% CS at the 8th day of the storage period, whereas no visible sign was detected for other treatments. Soluble solid content and pH showed only minor change for all samples. Weight loss of coated fruit was below 6% after 10 days of storage, whereas the weight loss of control samples was around 10% at the end of measurement. Moreover, coating could maintain the firmness of strawberry compared to the control. The combination of chitosan and calcium gluconate showed the potential for prolonging the storage period of hydroponic strawberry till 10 days without decay, whereas the control sample had more than 60% of rotted fruit.

Download Full-text

The Effects of Several Postharvest Treatments on Shelf Life Quality of Bunch Tomatoes

Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca ◽

10.15835/nbha3926070 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 39 (2) ◽

pp. 209 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Tuba DİLMAÇÜNAL ◽

Mehmet Ali KOYUNCU ◽

Hakan AKTAŞ ◽

Derya BAYINDIR

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Respiration Rate ◽

Nutrient Solution ◽

Ethylene Production ◽

Colour Change ◽

Potassium Nitrate ◽

Solid Content ◽

Control Group ◽

Soluble Solid Content ◽

Soluble Solid

Bunch tomatoes (Lycopersicon lycopersicum L.) â€˜Banditaâ€™ cv. were hand-harvested at red ripe stage. The plants were grown on hanging carrying system with high wire support training in coco peat media in a plastic greenhouse located in Antalya (Turkey). Harvested fruits were divided to four groups for these treatments: (1) control-not treated; (2) tomato wax (Tomato wax is a wax formulated from 99% food grade mineral oil and 1% water); (3)Nutrient solution (1% potassium nitrate + 0.5% zinc sulfate + 1% calcium chloride + 0.1% boron + 0.2% copper sulfate + 0.5% ascorbic acid + 0.1% salicylic acid) and (4) Herbal oil (Herbal oil is a natural product obtained from hazelnut fruit membrane contains a high level of antioxidant). Bunches, placed in carton boxes, stored at 20Â°C temperature and 90Â±5% relative humidity for 16 days. Weight loss of bunches, firmness, respiration rate, ethylene production, colour, soluble solid content, pH, titratable acidity and sensory attributes (external appearance and taste-aroma of fruits and wilting and drying of calyxes) of tomatoes were evaluated during storage. Tomato wax treatment was limited the weight loss and preserved firmness better than the others. Tomato wax, nutrient solution and herbal oil treatments were limited the respiration rate. Ethylene production of nutrient solution treated fruits showed the highest value followed by herbal oil, tomato wax and control group. The highest colour change was found in control group. The lowest soluble solid content and the highest level of acidity were found in fruits treated with tomato wax. Control , herbal oil and nutrient solution treatments were lost marketable quality after 8 days of storage. TW treatment gave the best result and provided to store bunch tomatoes at good quality for 12 days.

Download Full-text

Effect of Cross-Linked Alginate/Oil Nanoemulsion Coating on Cracking and Quality Parameters of Sweet Cherries

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods10020449 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 449

Author(s):

Camilo Gutiérrez-Jara ◽

Cristina Bilbao-Sainz ◽

Tara McHugh ◽

Bor-Sen Chiou ◽

Tina Williams ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Titratable Acidity ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

Solid Content ◽

Postharvest Quality ◽

Soluble Solid Content ◽

Nutritional Values ◽

Quality Properties ◽

Vapor Transfer ◽

Sweet Cherries ◽

Soluble Solid

The cracking of sweet cherries causes significant crop losses. Sweet cherries (cv. Bing) were coated by electro-spraying with an edible nanoemulsion (NE) of alginate and soybean oil with or without a CaCl2 cross-linker to reduce cracking. Coated sweet cherries were stored at 4 °C for 28 d. The barrier and fruit quality properties and nutritional values of the coated cherries were evaluated and compared with those of uncoated sweet cherries. Sweet cherries coated with NE + CaCl2 increased cracking tolerance by 53% and increased firmness. However, coated sweet cherries exhibited a 10% increase in water loss after 28 d due to decreased resistance to water vapor transfer. Coated sweet cherries showed a higher soluble solid content, titratable acidity, antioxidant capacity, and total soluble phenolic content compared with uncoated sweet cherries. Therefore, the use of the NE + CaCl2 coating on sweet cherries can help reduce cracking and maintain their postharvest quality.

Download Full-text

Apricot fruit chilling injuries during the cold storage affected by harvest maturity

International Journal of Horticultural Science ◽

10.31421/ijhs/25/3-4/4712 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 25 (3-4) ◽

Author(s):

A. Ezzat

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Cold Storage ◽

Solid Content ◽

Class I ◽

Soluble Solid Content ◽

Physical Parameters ◽

Maturity Stage ◽

Class 1 ◽

Soluble Solid ◽

Maturity Class

The study aimed to find the effect of different maturity classes (up to the days after full blossom) on the post-harvest life of 3 different apricot varieties Gold Cot, Bergarouge and Flavor Cot in Hungary. The fruit harvested in a particular time 65, 75 and 85 days after full blossom and divided to three maturity classes (Class 1, 2 and 3, respectively). Fruit stored in cold storage for 7 days at temperature 1 °C. Fruits were investigated in regard to physical parameters (weight loss, fruit firmness and soluble solid content SSC) and chilling injuries. The results showed that the varieties followed different ways in regard to response to different maturity classes. The maturity class I for all the tested varieties recorded the lowest weight loss, while with the increasing maturity stage the weight loss percentage for all the varieties recoded high values. The firmness decreased with delayed harvesting for all the varieties. Data of the chilling injuries showed that all the fruits which harvested at maturity I, recorded the highest percentage of fruit with CI (chilling injuries) at 0 (48.5, 37.25 and 38.75%) and CI class I (44.75, 35.75 and 39.75%) for Bergarouge, Gold Cot, and Flavor Cot.

Download Full-text

Influence of Different Levels of Sulphur and Potassium and their Interactions on Different Quality and Storage Parameters of Potato

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science ◽

10.9734/ijpss/2021/v33i330420 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 38-46

Author(s):

Muzamil A. Rather ◽

M. A. Chattoo ◽

T. A. Bhat ◽

F. Mushtaq ◽

M. Rashid ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Crude Protein ◽

Dry Matter ◽

Matter Content ◽

Solid Content ◽

Soluble Solid Content ◽

Dry Matter Content ◽

Crude Protein Content ◽

Soluble Solid ◽

And Storage

Quality and storage attributes are major concern for potato cultivators as well as processors. Therefore an investigation was carried out to study influence of different levels of sulphur and potassium on different quality and storage parameters of potato. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications of two factors with four levels of each factor. The two factors were S (sulphur) and K (potassium) with four levels as, S0 (control or no sulphur), S1 (20 kg S ha-1), S2 (40 kg S ha-1) and S3 (60 kg S ha-1) where as potassium levels were, K0 (control or no potassium), K1 (100 kg K ha-1), K2 (125 kg K ha-1) and K3 (150 kg K ha-1). Maximum value (1.48 g cc-1) for specific gravity, Soluble solid content (6.31 0Brix), vitamin C (16.58 mg 100 g-1), crude protein content(1.93%) and Dry matter content (23.09%) in tubers were recorded with S3 (60 kg ha-1) , besides significantly lower values of physiological weight loss (17.50%), sprouting (16.93%) and rotting (15.04%) were also recorded with S3 (60 kg ha-1) level followed by S2 (40 kg S ha-1). Significantly maximum values of quality traits like specific gravity (1.79 g cc-1), Soluble solid content (6.92 0Brix), vitamin C (21.62 mg 100 g-1), crude protein content (2.35%), Dry matter content (25.49%) in tubers were recorded with K3 (150 kg K ha-1), further significantly lower values of physiological weight loss (13.89%), sprouting (11.47 %) and rotting loss (9.92%) were recorded with S3 (150 kg K ha-1). Conjugation of 150 kg K ha-1 K+ 60 kg S ha-1 recorded maximum values of quality traits specific gravity (1.80), soluble solid content (7.63 0Brix), vitamin C (22.10 mg 100 g-1), crude protein content (2.49%) and dry matter content (25.92%), however S content of 0.367% was recorded with K3S3(150 kg K + 60 kg S ha-1), besides significantly lower values of physiological weight loss (13.47%), sprouting (10.44%) and rotting loss (5.43%) followed by S3K3 treatment.

Download Full-text

Aloe-Based Edible Coating to Maintain Quality of Fresh-Cut Italian Pears (Pyrus communis L.) during Cold Storage

Horticulturae ◽

10.3390/horticulturae7120581 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (12) ◽

pp. 581

Author(s):

Roberta Passafiume ◽

Giovanni Gugliuzza ◽

Raimondo Gaglio ◽

Gabriele Busetta ◽

Ilenia Tinebra ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose ◽

Solid Content ◽

Edible Coating ◽

Postharvest Quality ◽

Soluble Solid Content ◽

Pyrus Communis L ◽

Nutritional Characteristics ◽

Soluble Solid ◽

Fresh Cut ◽

Pomegranate Seeds

Pear fruits are known for their antioxidant and nutritional characteristics. However, they are very susceptible to rapid decay. Edible coating (EC) represents a good strategy to maintain postharvest quality. The effects of two EC in slowing down the senescence processes in fresh-cut ‘Coscia’ pears were investigated: EC1 (A. vera gel, hydroxypropyl-methylcellulose and pomegranate seeds oil (PSO), EC2 (A. vera gel and hydroxypropyl-methylcellulose). Weight loss, firmness and colour decrease more slowly in both EC-treated than in untreated (CTR) slices; soluble solid content increases faster in CTR, indicating a faster ripening process. The specific investigation of undesired microorganisms did not generate any colony in all analysed samples. Sensory analysis confirmed that the tasters preferred the EC2-treated samples, as they were the only ones that did not show undesirable flavours until the last day of storage.

Download Full-text

931 PB 512 COMPARISON OF THREE CULTIVARS AND TWO HYBRIDS OF ONIONS (TEXAS GRANEX 502 PRR, TEXAS GRANEX 502, HOUSTON, HYBRID GRANEX 33, AND HYBRID GRANEX 429) ON DIFFERENT STORAGE TEMPERATURE

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.29.5.567e ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 29 (5) ◽

pp. 567e-567

Author(s):

Juan E. Manzano ◽

Judith Zambrano ◽

Douglas Delgado

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Room Temperature ◽

Storage Temperature ◽

Titratable Acidity ◽

Solid Content ◽

Soluble Solid Content ◽

C Storage ◽

Soluble Solid ◽

Ph Increase

Aproximately one Kg of Onions bulbs were put in a plastic net and stored at 5°C, 12°C and room temperature (25-3B)°C, with three replications. Analysis of samples were made weekly to detect weight loss during storage for thirteen weeks. Determination of soluble solid content, pH, titratable acidity, reducing sugars were made at weeks two and twelve. Onions stored at room temperature were completely rot, in the week fourteen. Weight loss was lower at 5°C storage In the cultivar Texas Granex 502. In this cultivar soluble solid and pH increase during storage to low temperature while titratable acidity and reducing sugar decreased. The cultivar Texas Granex 502 was the best.

Download Full-text

Effect of perforation packaging on quality of fresh-cut carrot during storage

Progress in Agricultural Engineering Sciences ◽

10.1556/446.2020.10002 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mai Sao Dam ◽

Lien Le Phuong Nguyen ◽

Tamás Zsom ◽

Géza Hitka ◽

Ildikó Csilla Zeke ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Cold Storage ◽

Solid Content ◽

Soluble Solid Content ◽

Surface Color ◽

Headspace Oxygen ◽

Soluble Solid ◽

Polyethylene Bags ◽

Fresh Cut

AbstractThe aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of packaging perforation on quality of carrot slices during cold storage at 5 °C. Polyethylene bags with different number of perforations (3, 4, and 6) were used in this experiment. Headspace oxygen concentration, respiration, weight loss, surface color, firmness, pH, and soluble solid content were examined throughout storage. It was observed, that all the investigated packaging were effective in maintaining the quality of carrot slices compared to the control. There was no symptom of decay until 12 days. In addition, pH, soluble solid content, and firmness showed nonsignificant change. Moreover, weight loss of packed carrot slices was below 2% after 12 days of storage. Packed carrot had better appearance at the end of experiment (12 days) than that of control.

Download Full-text

Role of Phospholipase D Inhibitor in Regulating Expression of Senescencerelated Phospholipase D gene in Postharvest Longan Fruit

Current Bioinformatics ◽

10.2174/1574893614666190503162645 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (7) ◽

pp. 649-657 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Li Li ◽

Jiemin Li ◽

Jian Sun ◽

Ping Yi ◽

Changbao Li ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Phospholipase D ◽

Ascorbic Acid Content ◽

Titratable Acidity ◽

Significant Inhibition ◽

Solid Content ◽

Total Soluble Solid ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Soluble Solid Content ◽

Soluble Solid ◽

Pericarp Browning

Background: Phospholipase D (PLD)is closely related to browning and senescence of postharvest longan fruit. Objective: This study investigated the effects of 2-butanol (a PLD inhibitor) on the expression and regulation of PLD during storage of longan fruit at a low temperature. Methods: Senescence-related quality indices showed that the 2-butanol-treated fruit presented lower pericarp browning index, pulp breakdown index and total soluble solid value than the untreated fruit. Results: The fruit treated by 60 µL/L 2-butanol exhibited the strongest inhibition on senescence, which significantly delayed changes in weight, titratable acidity content, total soluble solid content and ascorbic acid content. This treatment maintained a high level of total phenolic content and caused significant inhibition on pericarp browning and pulp breakdown. Through ELISA method, 60 µL/L 2-butanol treatment also reduced PLD activity. Real-time RT-PCR (RT-qPCR) results showed that PLD mRNA expression level was inhibited by 60 µL/L 2-butanol within 15 days. Western-blotting results further confirmed the differential expression of PLD during storage, and a relatively higher expression for PLD protein was found in control compared to the 2-butanoltreated fruit during 15-d storage. Conclusion: These results provided a scientific basis and reference to further investigating postharvest longan quality maintenance by regulating the PLD gene expression.

Download Full-text