Effects of UV-C irradiation on the storage decay and quality of eggplants.
Pekmezci M., Karasahin I., Erkan M.
5th International Postharvest Symposium . Volume of Abstract . Verona, Italy 6-11 June 2004, p.91
2004
บทคัดย่อ
Effects of UV-C irradiation on the storage decay and quality of eggplants.
In this study, the effects of UV-C irradiation on the storage decay and postharvest quality of eggplants.Eggplants (Solanum melongena L. cv. Fasalis) were exposed to UV-C irradiation at 1.3, 2.4 or 3.6 kj/m2 and stored at 10 °C temperature with 90-95% relative humidity for 20 days.Untreated fruits were used as control.UV-C irradiation at all dosages significantly reduced postharvest decay of eggplants without causing any UV damage.In the research a dosage of 3.6 kj/m2 was the most effective in controlling decay.UV-C treated fruits had lower respiration rates than controls.Titratable acidity and soluble solids content was higher in UV-C treated fruits than control fruits.