The effect of wax and amchem 68-64 on the ripening of 'Lakatan' banana

Date

4-1969

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

College

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Ernesto B. Pantastico

Co-adviser

Feliciano C. Manuel

Committee Member

Doroteo B. Mendoza Jr.

Abstract

The effects of 2-chloroethanephosphonic acid (Amchem 68-64) and "Prima Fresh" on the ripening, storage behavior and quality of "Lakatan' banana fruits were studied.

Amchem 68-64 treated fruits attained full color development about a week earlier than untreated ones. Respiration was induced, the climacteric being reached 5 days ahead of the controls. Treated fruits had better appearance, peeling quality and general consumer accept- ability.

Wax-coated fruits attained the climacteric peak two days later than the uncoated controls. The loss in weight of coated fruits was reduced by 25 to 40% depending on the thickness of the coating. "Prima Fresh" imparted a fresh glossy appearance throughout the storage period.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

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Thesis

Document Type

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