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Effect of a Calcium Chloride Dip on Senescent Breakdown, Firmness and Calcium Concentration in ‘Spartan’ Apple1

Year: 1974

Type: article

Abstract: ‘Spartan’ apples from 29 orchards were dipped in 4% calcium chloride Solution at harvest Senescent breakdown was reduced from an average of 8.3% in the undipped fruit to 2.7% in the dipped fruit Firmness was increased by 0.38 kg (0.84 lb.) and Ca concentration in the fruit flesh by 76 ppm by the dip.

Source: HortScience

DOI: 10.21273/hortsci.9.6.596

Authors: J. L. Mason, B. G. Drought, J. M. McDougald

Institution: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Language: English

Topic: Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000