ISHS Acta Horticulturae 553: IV International Conference on Postharvest Science
PROLONGING THE SHELF LIFE OF FRESH-CUT MELONS BY HIGH SALT AND CALCIUM IRRIGATION DURING PLANT GROWTH AND FRUIT DEVELOPMENT |
| Authors: | H. Borochov-Neori, I. Shomer |
| Keywords: | Climate; Cucumis melo L.; fresh-cut; leakage; preharvest conditions; quality |
| Abstract:
Irrigation of muskmelon plants with saline water and application of calcium during fruit development improved the quality of 14-day refrigerated fresh-cut fruit. The effects of salinity and calcium were additive. Quality improvement related to an increase in fruit dry weight content. | |
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