ISHS Acta Horticulturae 165: III International Symposium on Vaccinium Culture
THE INFLUENCE OF DEPEG ON ANTHOCYANIN ENHANCEMENT AND KEEPING QUALITY OF 'McFARLIN' CRANBERRIES. |
| Author: | A. Shawa |
| Abstract:
Dodecyl ether of polyethylene glycol (DEPEG) surfactant at 0.5, 1 and 2 percent v/v was applied as aqueous sprays to 'McFarlin' cranberry plots for the purpose of color enhancement and keeping quality. DEPEG applied in 1982, 4 weeks before harvest at the rate of 2 percent and in 1983 at 1 percent v/v enhanced anthocyanin pigment development in berries significantly. There was no significant differences in berry volume, weight, pH, soluble solids, or fruit breakdown from the different DEPEG treatments in both years. | |
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