Effects of logistics condition on fruit quality of postharvest litchi during storage
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: After harvest, litchi fruit highly tends to become browning and decaying during storage at room temperature,while low temperature can prolong its storage time. In this study, using ‘Feizixiao' fruits as materials, several physiological parameters were measured to investigate the effects of pre-cooling and logistics condition, including low and room temperature transportation, on postharvest litchi fruit quality during storage. The results showed that the browning index,decay ratio and relative electric conductivity were obviously reduced by pre-cooling combined with low temperature transportation. In addition, the decrease in contents of total soluble solids(TSS), titratable acid(TA) and VCwas delayed.These results suggest that pre-cooling combined with low temperature transportation can maintain the quality of litchi fruit during storage. Together, our findings will provide data and theoretical basis for the application and improve cold-chain logistics technology of postharvest litchi fruit.
Source: Guangdong nongye kexue
Author: Qiuyu Li
Institution: South China Agricultural University
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $726
OpenAlex ID: W2355487480