Journal of Horticultural Sciences

F. A. Khan ¹, A. H. Rather ¹, N. A. Qazi ¹, M. Y. Bhat ², M. S. Darzi ¹, M. A. Beigh ¹, Imtiyaz Ahmad ¹

Affiliations
1 Plant Physiology Section, Division of Post Harvest Technology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar Campus, Srinagar-191121, IN
2 Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar Campus, Srinagar-191121, IN

Abstract

An experiment was conducted to study the effect of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on the quality of 'Red Delicious' and 'Golden Delicious' apples. Freshly harvested fruits were wiped clean and (25 μm thick) with varying number of perforations and stored in cardboard boxes at ambient temperature. 'Golden Delicious' showed higher incidence of bitter pit as compared to 'Red Delicious' apples. MAP proved effective in controlling the bitter pit disorder and in maintenance of quality. The least incidence of bitter pit in 'Golden Delicious' was recorded with T₄ (30 x 2 mm perforation) and T₃ (20 x 2 mm) treatment in 'Red Delicious' apples. However, MAP retained more freshness in 'Golden Delicious' than in 'Red Delicious'.

Keywords

Apple, Modified Atmosphere Packaging, Bitter Pit, Quality.

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