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Postharvest handling techniques for cv. Kinnow mandarin.

Sandhu, S. S.;

Acta Horticulturae Year: 1992 Issue: No. 321 Pages: 747-755 Ref: 11 ref.

1992

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Postharvest handling techniques for cv. Kinnow mandarin.

Fruit maturity indices, harvesting, grade specifications and packing materials for mandarins cv. Kinnow were studied over 10 years. The deg Brix:acid ratio was considered a good indication of maturity. Fruits from the outer part of the tree were best picked at a ratio of 12:1 while the interior fruits were best harvested at a ratio of 14:1. At harvest the fruit stalks were cut as short as possible to prevent puncturing adjacent fruits which could then become infected. Fruits were graded by size into 4 classes: Extra Large, Large, Medium and A grade. Larger fruits had higher juice percentage, deg Brix:acid ratio and acidity than smaller fruits. Packing in wooden crates resulted in the lowest losses from rotting and maintained fruit quality, in comparison with other packaging materials.