Preharvest calcium chloride sprays affect ripening of Eksotika II’papaya fruits during cold storage
The effects of preharvest application of calcium chloride on ripening, activity patterns of pectin modifying enzymes and overall quality of papaya (Carica papaya L. cv. ‘Eksotika II’) fruits have been investigated. Foliar sprays of 0, 0.5%, 1%, 1.5% and 2% (w/v) calcium chloride were applied six tim...
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Elsevier
2014
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