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STUDIES ON MATURITY AND LOW TEMPERATURE STORAGE OF THREE RAMBUTAN CULTIVARS GROWN IN SRI LANKA

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464_104
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514 – 514
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Abstract
Rambutans are a highly perishable commodity.
Heavy losses are incurred when fruits are not marketed within three days of harvest.
This study was undertaken in order to extend the storage life of three popular cultivars with export potential – ‘Malwana Special Selection 1’ (Msp-1), ‘Malaysian Red’ (Mr) and ‘Malaysian Yellow’ (My) – to meet the quality requirements of export markets.
Trials were designed to determine suitable maturity indices (MI) and optimum temperatures for maintaining quality during storage and transportation.

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R.S. Wilson Wijeratnam, M. Abeyesekere, D. Sivakumar
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