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Recent trend for postharvest storage of tropical and subtropical fruits in China

Qiubo, C., Jlannan, Z. and Jihua, S.

Kasetsart Journal, Vol: 32 Issue: 5 Suppl. Pages: 67-71.

1998

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Recent trend for postharvest storage of tropical and subtropical fruits in China.

Tropical and subtropical fruits have developed very rapidly in China, especially since 1990. Tropical fruit production increased by 8% annually from 5.187 Mt in 1990 to 8.2369 Mt in 1996. A 20-30% loss of fruits and vegetables has been envisaged annually in China due to decay. Extending the storage life of tropical and subtropical fruits is of vital importance to reduce loss. This paper reviews postharvest treatments and storage techniques presently practised in China for the main tropical fruits (citrus, bananas, litchi, longan, pineapple and mango). Tropical and subtropical fruits are mainly treated with hot water or steam and/or chemicals, and then stored or shipped under controlled temperature or modified atmosphere conditions. Chemicals are most commonly used in postharvest treatments, but natural fresh-keeping agents could preferentially be used in the future. Other postharvest treatments (radiation and ionization) and storage methods (ambient storage, controlled atmosphere storage and hyp

obaric storage) are briefly discussed.