Control of postharvest decay in strawberry by fumigation with acetic acid vapor

ABSTRACT The effectiveness of acetic acid vapor and dry ice in extending the shelf-life of fresh 'Tioga' strawberries (Fragaria spp.) was evaluated in terms of maintaining fruit quality and reducing decay. Three concentrations of acetic acid (i.e. 1%, 5% and 10%) were evaluated on separate...

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Main Author:	Cornago, Djanna F.
Other Authors:	Lizada, Ma. Concepcion C.
Resource Type:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2004.
Subjects:	Strawberries. Fruit > Preservation.