Optimum Temperature and Ethylene Concentrations for Postharvest Development of Carotenoid Pigments in Citrus1
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- 1 July 1973
- journal article
- Published by American Society for Horticultural Science in Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science
- Vol. 98 (4) , 337-340
- https://doi.org/10.21273/jashs.98.4.337
Abstract
Substantial improvement in the external color of harvested citrus fruit was achieved by holding at optimum temperature and ethylene concentration. Under specific conditions, marked improvement in orange and red pigmentation occurred. Initial color development was most rapid at 30°C but carotenoid accumulation ceased after a few days. Best color was obtained with fruit held at 15-25°C for longer periods of time. Optimal ethylene concentration decreased as temperature decreased. At the lowest temperature, high ethylene concentration inhibited color development.Keywords
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