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- Title
Impact of post-harvest treatment on shelf-life of vegetables.
- Authors
Singh, Rashmi; Pandey, P. K.; Pandey, A.; Yadav, F. D.
- Abstract
In India, the post-harvest losses of vegetables range from 8% to 40% varying from one crop to another and expected loss range around 25% or Rs. 8000 crore per annum. An experiment was conducted to study post- harvest handling of tomato and pointed gourd due to their poor load bearing capacity and physiological changes. Minimum physiological loss in weight and shriveling was recorded in StaFresh (1:1) treated fruits at ambient temperature storage as compared to control. Post-harvest treatment of fruits with Sta-Fresh 410 (1:1) extends the shelf- life maximum (12 days) over control. Minimum moisture loss was recorded with Sta- Fresh MP (1:1) followed by Sta-Fresh 410 (1:1) on 10 DAS. The quality components as ascorbic acid, protein, moisture content and chlorophyll content of both vegetable fruits decreased except protein with advancing storage period.
- Subjects
POSTHARVEST diseases; PLANT diseases; SHELF-life dating of food; TOMATO diseases &; pests; CHLOROPHYLL
- Publication
Bioherald: International Journal of Biodiversity & Environment, 2012, Vol 2, Issue 2, p186
- ISSN
2248-9061
- Publication type
Article