Co-Authors:
Cohen, E., Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, P.O.B. 6, Bet Dagan, 50250, Israel
Shalom, Y., Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, P.O.B. 6, Bet Dagan, 50250, Israel
Rosenberger, I., Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, P.O.B. 6, Bet Dagan, 50250, Israel
Abstract:
Cultivar 'Ortanique' tangor citrus fruit stored for 3 months at temperatures between 5 and 11°C kept their marketable qualities, and even improved in colour, taste and ease of peeling. Storage at 13°C led to fast deterioration and storage at 2°C caused chilling injury. Warming the fruits to 13°C for 7 days every 3 weeks during storage at 2°C prevented chilling injury and eliminated rot development. Waxing the fruits before storage had no effect on quality after storage. Generally, post-harvest changes occurring in 'Topaz' were very slight under most conditions examined. © 1990.