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Texture Modification of ‘Van’ Sweet Cherries by Postharvest Calcium Treatments1

Year: 1978

Type: article

Abstract: Calcium (Ca) moved rapidly into sweet cherry fruit ( Prunus avium L.) flesh and reached a maximum in 7 days after a postharvest calcium chloride (CaCl 2 ) dip. Flesh Ca content was increased by increasing the CaCl 2 or thickener concentration or by prolonged immersion time in the dipping solution. After 21 days of 0°C storage, texture attributes of fruit firmness and bioyield were positively correlated with fresh Ca levels.

Source: Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science

DOI: 10.21273/jashs.103.4.527

Authors: P. D. Lidster, S. W. Porritt, M. A. Tung

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: $3,500