Postharvest quality of cocona (Solanum sessiliflorum Dunal) stored under ambient condition

Cocona (Solanum sessiliflorum Dunal) is an important genetic resource that has been traditionally used for a variety of purposes, including food, medical and cosmetics applications. The objective of this study was evaluated the quality and the period of postharvest shelf life of cocona 'Mosquet", through the physical, chemical and physiological characterization of fruits stored under the ambient conditions. Physiologically mature fruits were harvested from an orchard, washed with tap water and soaked in a solution of the fungicide Prochloraz (49.5 g/100 L of water) for 5 minutes. After air drying, the fruits were packed in plastic containers and stored at 24 ± 2 ºC and relative humidity 60 ± 5% for 15 days. The fruits developed a respiratory climacteric respiratory patern and remained fit for consumption up to day 6 of storage, that is, without visual symptoms of loss of water and firmness. At this stage, the fruits showed firmness of 117,42 kPa, soluble solids of 6.62º Brix and citric acid of 1.22 %.

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Potential of Postharvest Coatings to Maintain Freshness of Red-Fleshed Pitaya (Hylocereus costaricensis)

Agriculture ◽

10.3390/agriculture11090892 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (9) ◽

pp. 892

Author(s):

Nur Azlin Razali ◽

Steven A. Sargent ◽

Charles A. Sims ◽

Jeffrey K. Brecht ◽

Adrian D. Berry ◽

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Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Tap Water ◽

Titratable Acidity ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

The Other ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Postharvest Quality ◽

Quality Factors ◽

Climacteric Fruit

Pitaya is a non-climacteric fruit that has white or red flesh with numerous small, black seeds. It has a high moisture content; however, water loss during handling and storage negatively affects the fresh weight, firmness and appearance of the fruit, decreasing market value. Application of compatible postharvest coatings has been shown to benefit postharvest quality of many crops. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of two commercial coatings on weight loss and quality of pitaya during storage. Pitaya fruit were commercially harvested and sorted for uniformity of size and freedom from defects. Fruit were briefly immersed in either a vegetable oil-based coating (VOC; Sta-Fresh® 2981) or a carnauba-based coating (CC; Endura-Fresh™ 6100) according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Fruit immersed in tap water served as a control. Fruit were fan-dried at room temperature for 20 min, then stored at 7 °C with 85% relative humidity (RH) and evaluated for selected physical quality parameters each 5 days during 20 days. After each evaluation, fruit were peeled and frozen for later analysis of soluble solids content (SSC), total titratable acidity (TTA); on day 15 fresh samples were evaluated by an untrained consumer sensory panel. CC prevented exocarp shriveling for 15 days of storage, compared to uncoated pitaya (16.3% area affected); shriveling in VOC was intermediate and not significantly different from the other treatments. Mesocarp firmness remained constant throughout 15 days of storage regardless of treatment. Fruit exocarp h* angle increased slightly by day 20, becoming slightly less red, and there were no negative treatment effects for the other quality factors measured: SSC (11.33%), TTA (0.25%), weight loss (5.5%) or sensory evaluations (appearance, flavor, texture, firmness, and juiciness). After 20 days storage, appearance for fruit from all treatments was rated unacceptable due to development of anthracnose lesions. It was concluded that both CC and VOC maintained quality of pitaya for 15 days at 7 °C and 85% RH by delaying exocarp shriveling.

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Effect of neem leaf and banana pulp extracts on shelf life and quality of mango (Mangifera indica L.)

Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University ◽

10.3329/jbau.v16i3.39488 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 343-350 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rabeya Akter Sarmin ◽

Shamim Ahmed Kamal Uddin Khan ◽

Kanij Fatema ◽

Sabiha Sultana

Keyword(s):

Shelf Life ◽

Disease Severity ◽

Leaf Extract ◽

Disease Incidence ◽

Mangifera Indica ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Postharvest Quality ◽

Ambient Conditions ◽

Neem Leaf Extract

The study was carried out to minimize the postharvest loses and extend shelf life of mango fruitby maintaining physico-chemical properties. The variety selected for the study was “Amrapali”. Freshly harvested mango was treated with different concentrations (20% and 40%) of neem leaf and banana pulp extract alone or in combination. Untreated mango was considered as control. All treated and untreated mango was kept into paper cartons at room condition. The treated fruits showed significant differences in case of total soluble solids content, titratable acidity, vitamin C, disease incidence, disease severity and shelf life in comparison to control fruits. Among the treatments, T2 (neem leaf extract at 20%) and T5 (neem leaf extract 40% + banana pulp extract 40%) treatments showed longer shelf life (9.92 and 10.25 days, respectively), slower changes in color (score 2.77 and 2.93, respectively) and firmness (score 2.67 and 2.77, respectively); less disease severity (score 2.93 and 3.57, respectively), disease incidence (46.67% and 60.00%) and lower loss in weight (38.04% and 35.17%, respectively) at 9 DAT (Days after treatment). On the other hand, total soluble solid was highest in T3 (neem leaf extract 40%) treated fruitswith18.73% more Brix at 13 DAT in comparison to control and other treatments. The effectiveness of the treatment T5 (neem leaf extract 40% + banana pulp extract 40%) was meaningful which could be recommended for maintenance of postharvest quality of mango stored in ambient conditions. J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 16(3): 343–350, December 2018

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Effect of Postharvest Application of Aloe Vera Gel on Shelf Life, Activities of Anti-Oxidative Enzymes, and Quality of ‘Gola’ Guava Fruit

Foods ◽

10.3390/foods9101361 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (10) ◽

pp. 1361

Author(s):

Muhammad Adil Rehman ◽

Muhammad Rafique Asi ◽

Amjad Hameed ◽

Leslie D. Bourquin

Keyword(s):

Ascorbic Acid ◽

Shelf Life ◽

Aloe Vera ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Life Extension ◽

Oxidative Enzymes ◽

Postharvest Quality ◽

Ambient Conditions ◽

Guava Fruit

Guava is an important climacteric fruits in terms of taste and aroma, which contains various vital nutrients such as minerals, carotenoids, ascorbic acid, and polyphenols. At ambient conditions, it exhibits a short shelf life, which makes it difficult for marketing and subsequent storage. Therefore, it is necessary to develop procedures to extend its shelf life and conserve quality. For this purpose, an aloe vera (AV) gel coating was assessed for its potential to enhance the shelf life of guava fruits. Guava fruits coated with AV gels (0, 20, 40, 60 and 80%, v/v) were evaluated for postharvest shelf life extension, changes in quality attributes, anti-oxidative activities, and flavonoid content when stored at ambient conditions (23 ± 2 °C and 70–75% relative humidity) for 12 days. The AV gel-treated fruits showed reduced increments in total sugar, malondialdehyde, and total carotene contents compared to untreated controls. AV gel-treated fruits exhibited higher contents of ascorbic acid, flavonoids (quercetin and rutin), and total phenolics in comparison to control fruits. Moreover, AV gel-treated fruits displayed greater activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and ascorbate peroxidase, along with higher antioxidant capacity and higher levels of total soluble solids, than untreated fruits. These results demonstrate that AV gel coating, especially at high concentrations, can be considered an eco-friendly and non-chemical substitute treatment for maintaining the postharvest quality of guava fruit.

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PRODUCTION, PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL QUALITY AND BIOATIVE COMPOUNDS OF MISTY BLUEBERRY FRUIT UNDER DIFFERENT PRUNING INTENSITIES

Revista Brasileira de Fruticultura ◽

10.1590/0100-29452016158 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 39 (spe) ◽

Author(s):

GISELY CORREA DE MOURA ◽

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MARCIA VIZZOTTO ◽

LUCIANO PICOLOTTO ◽

LUIS EDUARDO CORRÊA ANTUNES ◽

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Keyword(s):

Fruit Size ◽

Titratable Acidity ◽

Fruit Production ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Postharvest Quality ◽

Yield And Quality ◽

Physical Chemical ◽

Total Titratable Acidity ◽

Phytochemical Compounds

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of pruning intensity on yield and quality of blueberries fruits. It was evaluated the cultivar Misty. The treatments were: absence of pruning; light pruning; regular pruning and drastic pruning. The experimental design was randomized blocks with four replications. The variables analyzed were fruit production, fruit size, pH, total soluble solids (TSS) and total titratable acidity (TTA), and the bioactive compounds such as phenolic compounds, anthocyanins and antioxidant activity. The plants that received drastic pruning showed higher averages of production and fruit size. The highest concentrations of phytochemical compounds in blueberry fruits occurred as pruning was more drastic. The use of different intensity of pruning can modify the productive behavior and postharvest quality of fruits.

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PRODUCTION, PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL QUALITY AND BIOATIVE COMPOUNDS OF MISTY BLUEBERRY FRUIT UNDER DIFFERENT PRUNING INTENSITIES

Revista Brasileira de Fruticultura ◽

10.1590/0100-29452017158 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 39 (spe) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

GISELY CORREA DE MOURA ◽

MARCIA VIZZOTTO ◽

LUCIANO PICOLOTTO ◽

LUIS EDUARDO CORRÊA ANTUNES

Keyword(s):

Fruit Size ◽

Titratable Acidity ◽

Fruit Production ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Postharvest Quality ◽

Yield And Quality ◽

Physical Chemical ◽

Total Titratable Acidity ◽

Phytochemical Compounds

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

Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture ◽

10.9755/ejfa.2019.v31.i8.1992 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 605

Author(s):

Alex Guimarães Sanches ◽

Maryelle Barros Da Silva ◽

Elaine Gleice Silva Moreira ◽

Edmarcos Xavier Dos Santos ◽

Keren Railka Paiva Menezes ◽

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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.

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Characterization of maturity and quality of Brazilian apirenic grapes in the São Francisco river Valley

Food Science and Technology ◽

10.1590/s0101-20612012005000010 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

pp. 26-33 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Robson de Jesus Mascarenhas ◽

Silvanda de Melo Silva ◽

Maria Auxiliadora Coêlho de Lima ◽

Rejane Maria Nunes Mendonça ◽

Heinz Johann Holschuh

Keyword(s):

Titratable Acidity ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Minimum Diameter ◽

Red Grapes ◽

Berry Size ◽

Large Clusters ◽

Small Clusters ◽

Light Green

The objective of this study was to characterize and correlate maturity and quality of the first varieties of Brazilian seedless grapes 'BRS Clara', 'BRS Linda', 'BRS Morena', and 'Advanced Selection 8' compared with the American variety 'Crimson Seedless' in compliance with the Brazilian Normative/2002 and export standards Advanced Selection 8' is dark reddish, has large clusters, and is a very large ellipsoid berry; 'BRS Morena' is black with medium sized clusters and large berry shaped as ellipsoid to globoid; 'BRS Linda' is light green and has large sized clusters; 'Crimson' is pink and has small clusters with berries varying from medium to large sizes and ellipsoid shaped; and 'BRS Clara' is green yellowish has medium sized clusters and small berry of elongated ellipsoid shape. All varieties evaluated meet the standard for domestic market established as berry size minimum diameter 12 mm. 'BRS Clara' does not meet the export requirements of diameter. Berries of the red grapes 'BRS Morena' and 'Crimson Seedless' are firmer. The pH, titratable acidity, and soluble solids meet the official standards. Larger clusters are less acidic and present higher soluble solids/titratable acidity ratios implying that they are the sweetest type when ripe.

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Influence of application of nitrogen doses on the post-harvest quality of cucumber

Australian Journal of Crop Science ◽

10.21475/ajcs.21.15.03.p2600 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 343-347

Author(s):

Adriane Cristina Pereira ◽

Danielle Godinho de Araújo Perfeito ◽

Gabriel Pereira de Souza ◽

Natália Arruda ◽

Cleiton Gredson Sabin Benett ◽

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Keyword(s):

Soluble Solids ◽

Physical Parameters ◽

Cucumis Sativus L ◽

Fresh Matter ◽

F1 Hybrid ◽

Post Harvest ◽

Physical Chemical ◽

Federal Institute ◽

Different Doses

The conditions of cultivation and the management of fertilization influence the productivity and the post-harvest quality of cucumbers in an expressive way. In this sense, the aim of this study is to evaluate the physical, chemical and sensorial post-harvest quality of cucumbers for canning purposes submitted to different doses of nitrogen fertilization. The experiment was carried out in a greenhouse at the Goiano Federal Institute (IF Goiano), campus Urutaí and After harvest, the material was sent to the food technology laboratory located in the campus. The soil of the area is classified as Red Latosol according he cucumber cultivar used was the Cucumis sativus L. Kybria F1 hybrid, most suitable for the processing of canned foods. The experimental design was randomized blocks and five treatments (nitrogen doses 0, 50, 100, 150 and 200 kg ha-1), and four replications. The physical parameters fruit length and diameter, fruit fresh matter, production per plant, titratable acidity (TA), pH, soluble solids (SS), moisture, ash content, and SS/TA ratio were evaluated. A sensory analysis was performed using acceptance and ordering-preference tests, in addition to an instrumental evaluation of texture. The application of different doses of nitrogen to cucumber in a protected environment influenced the production per plant and the physical-chemical characteristics of the fruits. However, the sensory quality was not affected. The doses 100 and 150 kg ha-1 of nitrogen is recommended for the production of canned cucumber

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Effect of Gum Arabic and Starch-Based Coating and Different Polyliners on Postharvest Quality Attributes of Whole Pomegranate Fruit

Processes ◽

10.3390/pr10010164 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 164

Author(s):

Tatenda Gift Kawhena ◽

Umezuruike Linus Opara ◽

Olaniyi Amos Fawole

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Effective Treatment ◽

Cold Storage ◽

High Density Polyethylene ◽

Gum Arabic ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Postharvest Quality ◽

Respiration Rates ◽

Pomegranate Fruit

This study investigated the effect of gum Arabic and starch-based coating and two polyliners (Liner 1-micro-perforated Xtend® and Liner 2-macro-perforated high-density polyethylene) on whole ‘Wonderful’ pomegranate fruit during cold storage (5 ± 1 °C and 95 ± 2% RH). Uncoated (UC) and coated (GAMS) fruit were packaged into standard open top ventilated cartons (dimensions: 0.40 m long, 0.30 m wide and 0.12 m high) with (GAMS + Liner 1, GAMS + Liner 2, UC + Liner 1 and UC + Liner 2) or without (UC and GAMS) polyliners. After 42 d, treatment GAMS + Liner 1 recorded the least weight loss (4.82%), whilst GAMS recorded lower (8.77%) weight loss than UC + Liner 2 (10.07%). The highest (24.74 mLCO2 kg−1h−1) and lowest (13.14 mLCO2 kg−1h−1) respiration rates were detected in UC and GAMS + Liner 1, respectively. The highest and lowest total soluble solids were recorded for GAMS (16.87 °Brix), and GAMS + Liner 1 (15.60 °Brix) and UC + Liner 1 (15.60 °Brix), respectively. Overall, no decay was detected for coated fruit packaged with either Liner 1 or Liner 2. Therefore, the combination of GAMS with Xtend® polyliners proved to be an effective treatment to maintain the quality of ‘Wonderful’ pomegranates during storage.

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Evaluation of postharvest quality of edible coated mandarin at ambient storage

International Journal of Agricultural Research Innovation and Technology ◽

10.3329/ijarit.v8i1.38225 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 18-25 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

TAA Nasrin ◽

MN Islam ◽

MA Rahman ◽

MS Arfin ◽

MA Ullah

Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Ascorbic Acid ◽

Respiration Rate ◽

Liquid Paraffin ◽

Coconut Oil ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Postharvest Quality ◽

Ambient Storage ◽

Fruit Surface

An experiment was conducted to assess the influence of edible coatings on postharvest quality of mandarin during 20 days of ambient storage. Sorted fruits were washed; fruit surface water was removed and then coated with 100% liquid paraffin wax, 0.5% chitosan, 1.0% chitosan, 1.5% chitosan, and 100% coconut oil. After coating, fruit surface was air dried and kept at ambient condition (25±3 °C, 60–70% RH) and analyzed periodically for weight loss, respiration rate, firmness, decay incidence, TSS, pH, ascorbic acid content, and sensory properties. The results revealed that coconut oil had immense effect on the reduction of the weight loss and respiration rate and preserved firmness, total soluble solids, ascorbic acid, total sugar and reducing sugar and no incidence of moulds & their growth was found up to 16 days of storage.Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech. 8 (1): 18-25, June, 2018

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