Effects of ozone postharvest treatment on physicochemical and qualitative traits of Actinidia chinensis 'Soreli' during cold storage
Author(s)
Date Issued
2019
Type
article
Volume
99
Issue
13
Start Page
5654-5661
End Page
5661
Abstract
Ozone has been used for improving the postharvest life of fruits and vegetables. Ozonation, an alternative decontamination method, can be applied effectively to perishable commodities immediately after harvest. Kiwifruit is a subtropical climacteric fruit that is less able to acclimate and is susceptible to low temperatures. In this study, we investigated the influence of ozone and different storage temperatures on the physico-chemical and qualitative features in Actinidia chinensis 'Soreli'. The fruits were treated with a continuous flow of ozone in air (300 ppb), stored at 2 and 4 °C for 60 days, and sampled every 15 days.