Long Term Exposure to Low Ethylene and Storage Temperatures Delays Calyx Senescence and Maintains ‘Afourer’ Mandarins and Navel Oranges Quality

Long Term Exposure to Low Ethylene and Storage Temperatures Delays Calyx Senescence and Maintains ‘Afourer’ Mandarins and Navel Oranges Quality

Calyx browning and internal quality loss are major physiological causes for the loss of quality in citrus fruit during storage. While the symptoms of calyx senescence are only superficial, it can affect the appearance and consumer acceptability of citrus fruit. In this study, continuous ethylene exp...

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Main Authors: Nasiru Alhassan, John B. Golding, Ron B. H. Wills, Michael C. Bowyer, Penta Pristijono
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
citrus
ethylene
temperature
calyx senescence
mandarins
oranges
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/8/1/19

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