Effects of cold storage on fruit physiological behavior of «Pitahaya» (Hylocereus undatus Haworth)
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Abstract
Mexico, were coldly stored at two temperatures (4 and 8oC)
with different cold storing days (5, 10, 16 and 21) and then
exposed at room temperature (26 ± 2°C) for cero, three and six
days, to evaluate their physiologic parameters. The experimental
design was a 2x 4x3 Random Factorial with three
replicates. The physiological indicators evaluated were: weight
loss, total soluble solid content in juice, enzymatic activity of
polyphenoloxidase in fruit peel, peel anthocyanin content and
fruit respiration. A significant influence of the three factors
was recorded: temperature, cold storage days and the time of
exposition at room temperature. The highest fruit respiratory
activity was detected at the lowest storage temperature.
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