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Effect of Chlorine and Silver Grafted Zeolite-LDPE Composite Bags Packaging on the Postharvest Quality of Banana

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: In this study, zeolite-LDPE composite bags with or without infusion of antimicrobial compound (chlorine or silver) were employed as novel packaging materials. The influence of packaging innovation on physico-chemical parameters and shelf life of banana fruits under cold storage condition was investigated. Banana fruits first packed in antimicrobial compound synergized zeolite-LDPE composite bags and then placed in corrugated fiber board (CFB) box showed significantly lower physiological loss in weight, respiration rate, total soluble solids (TSS), disease score and higher titratable acidity, firmness and more shelf-life than the banana fruits packed in corrugated fiber board (CFB) box alone. Our results suggest that zeolite-LDPE composite bags synergized with antimicrobial compounds could maintained the postharvest quality and increase the shelf-life of banana fruits.

Source: International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences

DOI: 10.20546/ijcmas.2020.902.197

Authors: Palli Venkata Santhosh Kumar, S. L. Jagadeesh, Netra vati, M. D. Jameel Jhalegar

Institution: University of Horticultural Sciences Bagalkote

Language: English

Topic: Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Responsible consumption and production, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3014400968