the Use of Some Postharvest Techniques for the Control of Storage Decay in Calamansi

Date

5-1973

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Major Course

Major in Agronomy

College

College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Doroteo B. Mendoza

Abstract

Four post-harvest techniques were compared for their effectiveness in controlling storage decay of calamansi. fisty of oF was the most ideal storage temperature which prolonged the marketability of the fruits by 3 weeks. Benlate, the most effective fungicide with 100% disease control prolonged the salable life of fruits for 2 weeks. Vitamin K and GA extended the marketable for 2 weeks. Polyethylene bags 8 holes exhibited the least incidence of decay while fruits placed in open paper boxes showed no decay.

Fruits that were mechanically injured demonstrated the greatest incidence of decay. The causal organism isolated from the diseased fruits was a Penicillium.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

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Document Type

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