Prevention of Citrus Rind Injury by Utilizing Modified Atmosphere Packaging With Perforation

Techavises, Nutakorn; Hikida, Yoshio

doi:10.17660/actahortic.2010.857.46

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“…Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), using different types of packaging materials, such as Xtend ® (StePac L.A. Ltd., San Diego, CA, USA), polyethylene (PE) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) films, may be a possible means of reducing the development of postharvest rind disorders in citrus fruits, including SERB and chilling injuries. As reported by several authors, MAP acts by replacing the surrounding air atmosphere concentration around the fruit inside a sealed package with the O 2 and CO 2 levels required to mitigate pathological decay and physiological disorders [103][104][105][106][107]. Creating low O 2 and medium-low CO 2 partial pressures, which can reduce respiration rate and fungal growth, and maintaining a high RH, which reduces water loss and therefore weight loss, MAP may also be used as a commercially practical means to extend the shelf life of citrus fruits, retaining freshness and preserving initial fruit quality during storage [108][109][110].…”

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Postharvest Technologies of Fresh Citrus Fruit: Advances and Recent Developments for the Loss Reduction during Handling and Storage

Strano¹,

Altieri

Allegra³

et al. 2022

Horticulturae

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Citrus spp. are spread mainly in the Mediterranean basin and represent the largest fruit source for human consumption. Postharvest losses, mainly due to diseases and metabolic disorders of fruits, can cause severe wastage, reaching 30 to 50% of the total production. Preserving quality and extending shelf life are essential objectives for postharvest technological innovation, determined by the proper handling, treatment, storage and transport of harvested produce. Moreover, the application of novel sustainable strategies is critical for the reduction of synthetic fungicide residues on fruit surfaces and the impact on the environment caused by waste disposal of fungicides. In this article, the current knowledge about the safest and more sustainable strategies, as well as advanced postharvest handling and storage technologies, will be critically reviewed.

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