Studies on simple controlled atmosphere storage of fruits and vegetables Part V. Modified air system CA storage of mature-green Japanese apricot (Mume, Prunus mume Sieb. et Zucc.) fruits.

  • YAMASHITA Ichiji
    National Food Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries National Research Institute of Vegetables, Ornamental Plants and Tea, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

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  • 青果物の簡易CA貯蔵法に関する研究 (第5報) 青ウメの修整空気システムCA貯蔵
  • Studies on Simple Controlled Atmosphere Storage of Fruits and Vegetables Part V
  • 青果物の簡易CA貯蔵法に関する研究 (第5報)

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Mature-green Japanese apricot (Mume, Prunus mume SIEB. et Zucc.) cv. Shirokaga was stored at 15°C by W-Step Modified Air System CA (MASCA), which was developed as an economical CA storage facility, and its efficiency for extension of shelf life of fruits was investigated. 1) The concentration of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the CA chamber was maintained within the range between 1.5 and 3.5% for oxygen and 3 and 5% for carbon dioxide, respectively. 2) As compared with the storage at 15°C under air, MASCA markedly reduced the rate of respiration. Evolution of ethylene was not observed during MASCA storage. A marked increase in respiration rate of MASCA-stored fruits was first detected on 6 days after removal from MASCA. Ethylene was evolved during climacteric rise and caused after-ripening. 3) MASCA well retained chlorophyll of fruits and their green color. 4) Neither browning or off-flavor nor chilling injury was observed. 5) MASCA retarded the metabolism of organic acids and sugars, but it affected little for the latter compounds. 6) As a result, MASCA was decidedly beneficial in retarding ripening of mature-green Japanese apricot fruits, and the MASCA-stored fruits were still in good condition for distribution.

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  • CRID
    1390282680058582400
  • NII Article ID
    130001788182
  • DOI
    10.5891/jafps1987.17.8
  • ISSN
    21861269
    09147675
  • Text Lang
    ja
  • Data Source
    • JaLC
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