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Nam Dok Mai Sri Tong mango storage life is extended using controlled atmospheres
Article number
1386_2
Pages
5 – 12
Language
English
Abstract
The use of controlled atmosphere (CA) in cool storage can help prolong the postharvest life of mango cultivar Nam Dok Mai Sri Tong. Two CO2 concentrations (5 and 10%) and two O2 concentrations (3 and 5%) were studied at a storage temperature of 15°C for up to 30 days.
Mangoes were removed from the CA storage condition and held at room temperature (25°C and 70% RH) for 6 days prior to assessment.
The controlled atmosphere storage treatments were used to extend the storage life of mango for up to 27 days.
The combination of 5% CO2 and 3% O2 treatment was the best treatment for extending storage life and retaining quality of mango.
This treatment, where the titratable acidity (TA) was the highest, increased the firmness.
In addition, soluble solids concentration (SS), SS/TA ratio, respiration rate and ethylene production were reduced when compared with control fruit.
Mangoes were removed from the CA storage condition and held at room temperature (25°C and 70% RH) for 6 days prior to assessment.
The controlled atmosphere storage treatments were used to extend the storage life of mango for up to 27 days.
The combination of 5% CO2 and 3% O2 treatment was the best treatment for extending storage life and retaining quality of mango.
This treatment, where the titratable acidity (TA) was the highest, increased the firmness.
In addition, soluble solids concentration (SS), SS/TA ratio, respiration rate and ethylene production were reduced when compared with control fruit.
Authors
N. Phakdee, N. Intha, W. Pathaichindachote, P. Chaiprasart
Keywords
carbon dioxide, oxygen, pectin methylesterase, polygalacturonase, firmness, respiration rate
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