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Efficacy of 1–methylcyclopropene in purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) as affected by dosage and maturity stage
(2015-04-13)
The study was conducted to determine the efficacy of two 1–MCP application regimes (2 ppm for 24 hours and 4 ppm for 12 hours) to extend the shelf life of passion fruits. The fruits were harvested at two stages of maturity ...
Efficacy of activebag® packaging on postharvest quality of purple passion fruit (passiflora edulis Sims)
(2014-08-17)
Water loss after harvest results in wilting and shrivelling and is one of the major causes of postharvest losses in perishables. Passion fruit is susceptible to rapid water loss after harvest leading to diminished quality ...