ISHS Acta Horticulturae 269: Symposium on Tropical Fruit in International Trade
POSTHARVEST TREATMENTS TO EXTEND THE SHELF LIFE OF SAPOTA FRUITS |
| Authors: | . , K.M. Bojappa, T. Venkatesh Reddy |
| Abstract:
Sapota fruits (Manilkara achras (Mill) Forseberg cv. Kalipatti) were treated with 6 per cent Waxol or Bavistin (250 and 500 ppm.) or hot water (50°C for 10 min.) and packed in 150 gauge thick polyethylene bags with 1 per cent ventilation and their postharvest behavior was studied. Packaging in polyethylene bags reduced the PLW significantly, but interestingly the spoilage due to fungal rot was maximum. However, this could be overcome by treating the fruits with Bavistin 500 ppm before packaging. Polyethylene and Waxol delayed ripening, but none of the treatments could stop the deterioration of fruits due to overripening after 9 days. There was no significant difference in TSS and acid content due to the treatments. | |
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