scholarly journals POST-HARVEST CHARACTERISTCS OF GERBERA CUT FLOWERS AS INFLUENCED BY PRESERVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND COLD STORAGE PERIODS TREATMENTS

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 1507-1520
Keyword(s):  
Cold Storage ◽  
Cut Flowers ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Preservative Solutions

scholarly journals EFFECT OF PULSING IN PRESERVATIVE SOLUTIONS, GROWTH REGULATORS AND COLD STORAGE TREATMENTS ON THE LONGEVITY OF LILY CUT FLOWERS CV. BORSA

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-155
Author(s):  
Nermeen Badawy ◽  
Sohaier Hassan ◽  
El-Shoura A.S. ◽  
El-Shreif H.M. ◽  
Fatma El-Napwya El-Quesni
Keyword(s):  
Growth Regulators ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
Cut Flowers ◽  
Preservative Solutions

scholarly journals EFFECT OF PULSING IN PRESERVATIVE SOLUTIONS, GROWTH REGULATOR BA AND COLD STORAGE ON THE LONGEVITY OF CHRYSANTHEMUM CUT FLOWERS CV. ROYAL ACCENT

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-146
Author(s):  
Nermeen Badawy ◽  
Sohaier Hassan ◽  
El-Shoura A.S. ◽  
El-Shreif H.M. ◽  
Fatma El-Napwya El-Quesni
Keyword(s):  
Cold Storage ◽  
Growth Regulator ◽  
Cut Flowers ◽  
Preservative Solutions

scholarly journals IMPACT OF VARIOUS PRESERVATIVE SOLUTIONS ON VASE LIFE AND POST-HARVEST QUALITY OF CUT ROSES

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-78
Author(s):  
M. M. Aziz ◽  
S. Rashid ◽  
H. Kousar ◽  
R. Hussain ◽  
T. Saeed
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nitrate ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Gold Medal ◽  
Vase Life ◽  
Cut Flowers ◽  
Sodium Thiosulphate ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Preservative Solutions

Short vase life and post-harvest losses of cut flowers are major threat to floriculture industry. There are different preservative solutions that have been used to extend the post-harvest life of cut flowers. Hence, this study was executed at Floriculture laboratory of Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad during 2018-2020 to explore the efficacy of different preservative solutions on vase life and post-harvest quality of cut roses. There were 6 treatments viz, (T1= Distilled water, T2= Silver nitrate @ 100 ppm, T3= 8-Hydroxyquiroline citrate @ 100 ppm, T4= Sodium thiosulphate @100 ppm, T5= Sodium benzoate @100 ppm, T6= Sucrose @ 40 g/L) and two rose cultivars Kardinal and Gold medal. The experiment was arranged according to complete randomized design (CRD). Results designated that longest vase life (15 days), maximum soluble solid contents (9.3 Brix) and longest opening period (7.4 days) were acquired with silver nitrate @100 ppm solution while maximum flower size (6.77 cm2) and largest head diameter (8.6 cm) were achieved with sodium thiosulphate when applied at the rate of 100 ppm in cultivar Kardinal. All other chemical solutions also displayed positive effects. Keeping in view the remarkable impact of Silver nitrate on vase life and quality of cut roses, it is recommended for commercial growers and cut flower industry for preservation of cut roses for longer time.

scholarly journals Pre-harvest application of salicylic acid influence physicochemical and quality characteristics of ‘Chimarrita’ peaches during cold storage

2019 ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Jakellinye Miranda ◽  
Suélen Braga de Andrade, Andressa Vighi Schiavon ◽  
Pedro Luis Panisson Kaltbach Lemos ◽  
Cláudia Simone Madruga Lima ◽  
Marcelo Barbosa Malgarim
Keyword(s):  
Salicylic Acid ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Acid Solutions ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Hue Angle ◽  
Cold Chamber

Peach is a climacteric highly-perishable fruit whose post-harvest preservation relies largely on cold storage. The combination of the last with other technologies allows to extend the shelf life of this product. One alternative is the utilization of salicylic acid, a natural compound involved in many physiological phenomena such as resistance against diseases and ripening. Considering these facts, the objective of the present work was to evaluate the effect of pre-harvest application of salicylic acid solutions on the quality of ‘Chimarrita’ peaches during post-harvest cold storage. The experiment was conducted at the Federal University of Pelotas/RS, in the campus of Capão do Leão/RS - Brazil. The application of salicylic acid solutions was performed by direct pulverization on the fruits, 30 days prior to harvest. The concentrations were: 0,0 (control); 1,0; 1,5; and 2,0 mM. After harvest, the fruits were stored in a cold chamber at 1,0 ± 0,5°C and 85-90% RH, for 30 days. The analyses were performed at the following cold storage periods (plus 2 days at room temperature of 20°C to all treatments, in order to simulate commercialization conditions): 10 (+2) days; 20 (+2) days; e 30 (+2) days. The variables evaluated were: mass loss (%); flesh firmness (N); DA index; color (L, a*, b* and hue angle); wooliness incidence (%); rot incidence (%); total soluble solids (°Brix); pH; titrable acidity (% of organic acids); and ratio. The salicylic acid doses and/or the cold storage periods had significant effects on all the evaluated parameters. For most of the parameters analyzed, the intermediate dosis of 1mM (and also 1,5mM) of salicilic acid showed the most promising results. Therefore, the application of salicylic acid solutions 30 days prior to harvest is a technique which can be combined to cold storage in order to shift the quality and the shelf-life of ‘Chimarrita’ peaches.

Post Harvest and Cold Storage Losses in Apple of Balochistan

2001 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-66
Author(s):  
Nisar Ali Shah . ◽  
Shahjahan Khan . ◽  
Manzoor Ahmad Kasi . ◽  
S. M. Khair .
Keyword(s):  
Cold Storage ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Storage Losses

scholarly journals Techno-Economic Analysis of a Cogeneration System for Post-Harvest Loss Reduction: A Case Study in Sub-Saharan Rural Community

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 872 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasaq Lamidi ◽  
Long Jiang ◽  
Yaodong Wang ◽  
Pankaj Pathare ◽  
Marcelo Aguilar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Community ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Crop Residues ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Payback Period ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Cogeneration System ◽  
Electricity Tariff

Over 90% of global yam production is from West Africa where it provides food and income for above 300 million smallholders’ farmers. However, the major challenge of yam is 10–40% post-harvest losses due to the lack of appropriate storage facilities. This paper assesses a biogas-driven cogeneration system, which could supply electricity and cold storage for ‘yam bank’ within a rural community. Considering 200 households’ Nigerian village as a case study, crop residues are used as anaerobic digestion feedstock to produce biogas, which is subsequently used to power an internal combustion engine. Result shows that the system could store 3.6 tonnes of yam tubers each year and provide enough electricity for domestic and commercial activities. At the current electricity tariff of USD0.013·kWh−1 for rural areas, the system is unable to payback during its life span. The proposed USD0.42·kWh−1 by Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency seems good with less than 3 years discounted payback period but brings about extra burden on poor rural households. Based on the income from cold storage, electricity tariff of USD0.105·kWh−1 with an interest rate of 4% is suggested to be reasonable which results in 6.84 years discounted payback period especially considering non-monetary benefits of renewable energy system.

scholarly journals Use of Aloe Vera Gel-Based Edible Coating with Natural Anti-Browning and Anti-Oxidant Additives to Improve Post-Harvest Quality of Fresh-Cut ‘Fuji’ Apple

Agronomy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 515 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vittorio Farina ◽  
Roberta Passafiume ◽  
Ilenia Tinebra ◽  
Eristanna Palazzolo ◽  
Giuseppe Sortino
Keyword(s):  
Cold Storage ◽  
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Organic Farm ◽  
Aloe Vera Gel ◽  
Fresh Cut ◽  
Solids Content ◽  
Apple Quality

Recently, there is increasing use of edible and biodegradable films and packaging that are both environmentally friendly and functional for storage and market distribution. Fresh-cut ‘Fuji’ apples, harvested in an organic farm, were treated, using a spraying technique, with three new edible coatings based on Aloe vera gel (AVG—40% v/w) and in combination with natural additives: lemon essential oil (LEO—1% v/w) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC—0.1% v/w) and compared with untreated sample (CTR), the physicochemical and sensory characteristics and the proximate compounds were evaluated. During cold storage, weight loss, soluble solids content, and color of uncoated slices were reduced, while softening, ripening, browning, and acidity were accelerated. In contrast, the AVG/HPMC treatment significantly delayed the above parameters related to post-harvest quality loss, while the AVG/LEO treatment delayed the browning processes, maintaining an excellent color during cold storage. Concerning proximate compounds, the treatments did not alter their concentration in the fruit tissues. Sensory analyses revealed no detrimental effect on taste, aroma, or flavor. Our data evidenced the positive effect of Aloe vera gel in combination with LEO and HPMC on fresh-cut apple quality as an innovative and sustainable technique to maintain fresh-cut apple quality.

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