An evaluation of the fruit quality and storage behaviour of Lane Late Navel oranges

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Abstract
Lane Late Navel (LLN) (Citrus sinensis), a late maturing orange cultivar, was evaluated for its quality and storage behavior and compared with other sweet orange cultivars during 1972-75. Although LLN can extend the Navel season into the Valencia season, its quality deteriorates very rapidly; juice becomes insipid due to lower acid content, and the rind re-greens, detracting from its appearance. It granulates which reduces its acceptibility as fresh fruit. Granulation increases in storage and, combined with other storage disorders such as Alternaria citri, its storage period is limited to a mere 6 wk at 5.degree. C. The cultivar may offer no great benefit to the citrus industry under conditions similar to this trial.

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