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Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, volume 42 issue 3 (september 2008) : 189 -194

SHELF LIFE OF AONLA FRUITS: INFLUENCED BY POST HARVEST TREATMENTS AND PACKAGING MATERIALS

S. S. Dhumal, A.R. Karale, V. K. Garande, B. T. Patil, S. D. Masalkar, D.B. Kshirsagar
1Department of Horticulture, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri-413 722, India.
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Cite article:- Dhumal S. S., Karale A.R., Garande K. V., Patil T. B., Masalkar D. S., Kshirsagar D.B. (2024). SHELF LIFE OF AONLA FRUITS: INFLUENCED BY POST HARVEST TREATMENTS AND PACKAGING MATERIALS. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research. 42(3): 189 -194. doi: .
The effect of wax emulsion alone and in combination with post harvest chemicals and different
packagings on physico-chemical characters and marketability of aonla under ambient storage conditions
was studied. The physico-chemical changes were faster in untreated fruits (control) packed in nylon net
bags. Post harvest treatment with 6 % waxol + 1 % Ca[NO3]2 followed by 6 % waxol + 400 ppm CCC
recorded lower PLW and moisture loss throughout the storage period. The treatment with 6 % waxol
+0.1 % carbendazim was found effective in reducing decay loss. Treatment with 6 % waxol + 100 ppm
GA3 resulted in maximum retention of ascorbic acid followed by treatment 6 % waxol + 400 ppm CCC.
Packaging of fruits in perforated PE bags had remarkable effect in reducing PLW, retention in moisture
and acceptable physico-chemical qualities. The shelf life of aonla fruits was extended upto 15 days at
room temperature when fruits were treated with 6 % waxol + 400 ppm CCC and packed in perforated
PE bags. This treatment combination recorded the maximum score for marketability.
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