Effect of Chitosan Coating on the Physiochemical Characteristics of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Fruits During Storage at Room Temperature
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Effect of Chitosan Coating on the Physiochemical Characteristics of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Fruits During Storage at Room Temperature
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Rama Krishna. K. and Sudhakar Rao, D. V
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guava
chitosan coating storage |
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The effect of chitosan coating on the physico-chemical characteristics of guava cv. Allahabad Safeda fruits stored at room temperature (28-32°C and 32-41% RH) was investigated. The fruits were treated with chitosan (1% and 2%) to study its effect on the postharvest life and quality of guava. Various storage attributes were studied at successive intervals of storage. In general, Physiological Loss in Weight (PLW %), respiration rate and TSS increased while firmness and acidity decreased with storage duration. Among various treatments, 1% chitosan treatment was found effective in extending the shelf life upto7 days, as it delayed ripening and retained greater firmness with reduced PLW%. However, the fruits treated with 2% chitosan showed uneven ripening and didn’t turn yellow even at the end of shelf life, attributed to CO2 injury Not Available |
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2019-03-18T06:47:52Z
2019-03-18T06:47:52Z 2014-05 |
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Research Paper
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Rama Krishna. K. and Sudhakar Rao, D. V (2014). Effect of Chitosan Coating on the Physiochemical Characteristics of Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Fruits During Storage at Room Temperature .Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 7(5), 12–16
0974-6846 http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/17357 |
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English
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