ISHS Acta Horticulturae 343: Physiological Basis of Postharvest Technologies
MINERAL COMPOSITION OF DIFFERENT FRUITS - A DOMINANT FACTOR IN DETERMINING KEEPING QUALITY IN CA STORAGE |
| Authors: | D. Resnizky, A. Sive |
| Abstract:
Controlled atmosphere (CA) storage has been shown both experimentally and commercially to extend storage and shelf life of many commodities (Smock). In Israel, both subtropical and temperate zone fruits are grown within short distances. CA cold storages built for apples and pears are used to extend storage periods of avocados, persimmmons, plums and kiwis. Physiological benefits have been demonstrated for mangos, nectarines and quinces as well (Sive, Resnizky). Various physiological disorders arising from the extension of the storage life of fruit are related to the mineral content present at harvest time. Our approach to the development of solutions correcting disorders that appear during regular or CA storage is based upon and include minerals present in both sound and affected fruit. The most representative tissue for analysis is then determined by sampling. | |
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