Controlled atmosphere storage of pomegranate

摘要: Pomegranates cv. “Mollar” were stored for up to 8 weeks at 5 °C and above 95% relative humidity (RH) in air controlled atmospheres of 10% O2 5% CO2, 0% CO2 ethylene-free. Storage was followed by a shelf-life period 6 days 20 air. Respiratory activity slightly declined during storage °C, from 12 ml · kg−1 h−1 around 4 showing non-climacteric pattern. When compared with color harvest, an increase thea* value the juice pomegranates observed. This supports that view red colour can intensity storage. Controlled atmosphere reduced weight loss, risk decay severity husk scald (except CO2). The relatively low control disagrees level proposed previously “Wonderful” cv.; seems be more sensitive than other varieties. No symptoms black spots or membranose no off-flavours detected any time. However after storage, caused slight reduction (lower air-stored fruit) titratable acidity, reducing sugars vitamin C soluble solids content/titratable acidity (maturity index) without differences among various gas compositions studied. maturity index must considered good criterion pomegranate sweet