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EFFECT OF POST-HARVEST APPLICATION OF METHYL-2-BENZIMIDAZOLE CARBAMATE AND IN-PACK FUMIGANT ON THE COLD STORAGE LIFE OF LITCHI CULTIVARS
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296_25
Pages
185 – 190
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Abstract
The best appearance, freshness and quality of Dehradun litchi fruit was observed with a post-harvest dip of Bavistin at 125 ppm, together with a quarter-size Dual Release sulphur dioxide generator.
But in cv.
Calcuttia, Bavistin at 1000 ppm, together with a quarter-size Dual Release sulphur dioxide generator, showed excellent performance.
However, in Seedless Late, the least physiological loss in weight and best appearance was recorded in fruits treated with a 2% sodium hypochlorite solution together with a quarter-size Dual Release sulphur dioxide generator.
Dehradun and Calcuttia fruits were best stored for 14 days while those of Seedless Late have best stored for 19 days.
Browning of litchi was reduced considerably with the above mentioned treatments by refrigerated storage in polyethylene bags, packed in vented corrugated fibre board cartons.
But in cv.
Calcuttia, Bavistin at 1000 ppm, together with a quarter-size Dual Release sulphur dioxide generator, showed excellent performance.
However, in Seedless Late, the least physiological loss in weight and best appearance was recorded in fruits treated with a 2% sodium hypochlorite solution together with a quarter-size Dual Release sulphur dioxide generator.
Dehradun and Calcuttia fruits were best stored for 14 days while those of Seedless Late have best stored for 19 days.
Browning of litchi was reduced considerably with the above mentioned treatments by refrigerated storage in polyethylene bags, packed in vented corrugated fibre board cartons.
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Authors
S.S. Sandhu, J.S. Randhawa
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