Effect of KMnO4 on shelf life and quality of banana (Musa paradisiaca L.)

Banana being a climacteric fruit show an increase in ethylene production during the ripening which reduces the shelf life. Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) as an ethylene absorber extends the shelf life and maintains postharvest quality. The experiment was conducted at the laboratory of Nepal Polytec...

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Main Authors: Smriti Dhakal, Sujata Aryal, Prakash Khanal, Babi Basnet, Arvind Srivastava
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Farm to Fork Foundation 2021-09-01
Series:Fundamental and Applied Agriculture
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Online Access:http://www.ejmanager.com/fulltextpdf.php?mno=84134