Pre-storage UV-C irradiation reduces decay and maintains quality of bell peppers.
Karasahin I., Pekmezci M., Erkan M.
5th International Postharvest Symposium . Volume of Abstract . Verona, Italy 6-11 June 2004, p.91
2004
บทคัดย่อ
Pre-storage UV-C irradiation reduces decay and maintains quality of bell peppers.
The objective of this study was to investigate effects of pre-storage UV-C irradiation on fungal decay and postharvest quality of bell peppers.Bell peppers (Capsicum annum L.) were exposed to UV-C dosages at 1.3, 2.4 or 3.6 Kj/m2 and stored at 8 °C temperature with 90-95% relative humidity for 38 days.Untreated fruits were considered control.During the storage period, various chemical and physical analyses were performed and fungal decay were determined by taking samples at certain intervals.Furthermore the changes in respiration rate of the fruits were examined.All UV-C dosages tested reduced the percentage of decay.UV-C dosage of 3.6 Kj/m2 was the most effective in controlling decay.UV-C treated fruits had lower respiration rate than control fruits.