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Tensile and compressive strengths of two horticultural packaging materials: cane and palm frond.

Adegoroye, A. S., Eniayeju, D. E. and Ajibola, O. O.

International Journal of Food Science & Technology Year: 1990 Vol: 25 Issue: 2 Pages: 226-229 Ref: 12 ref.

1990

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Tensile and compressive strengths of two horticultural packaging materials: cane and palm frond.

Efficient packaging for transit and storage will decrease postharvest losses, particularly in countries not using modern handling methods. In Nigeria, fruits and vegetables are most often packed in baskets made from the rachis of palm [Elaeis guineensis] fronds; recently, stronger baskets made of the cane Calamus deeratus (which grows in mangrove rainforests) have become popular, despite their higher price. Tensile and compressive strengths were measured for both materials, in the fresh state and after ambient-indoor, sun- and oven-drying. Sun-drying gave the strongest palm fronds and oven-drying the strongest canes; canes were 3-8x stronger than fronds. A combination of both might give a good compromise between strength and cost.