ISSN:
1750-3841
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Harvester and Alred Elberta peach trees (Prunus persica (L) Batsch) were sprayed with either daminozide [butanedioic acid mono (2,2-dimethylhydrazide)], ethephon [(2-chloroethyl)phosphonic acid] or GA4+7 (gibberellin GA4+7). Following harvest, treatments were sorted subjectively on the basis of ground color and surface firmness. Firm ripe fruit were placed in 4°C storage, green fruit were held at 23–27°C until ripe (usually 2–3 days). Ripeness was therefore removed as a factor of chemical composition. No differences in skin color were found by instrumental measurements, confirming uniformity of that parameter of ripeness. There were no significant differences among fresh fruit treatments in soluble solids, ascorbic acid content, flesh color, or rate of browning. However, canned product from the ethephon treatment lot was markedly discolored.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.1986.tb11234.x
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