Physiological effects of MAP and calcium chloride treatments on biochemical metabolites and quality stability by reducing respiration rate in sweet cherry fruit during storage.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) is an important fruit species with its high nutritional value and fresh consumption rate. However, it is very sensitive to mechanical damage, decay, water loss and microbial spoilage in the post-harvest period. Therefore, new preservation methods are needed to extend shelf life and preserve quality. In this study, the effects of postharvest 4% calcium chloride (CaCl₂) and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) treatments on quality traits (weight loss, decay rate, SSC, titratable acidity, pH, respiration rate) and biochemical compounds (organic acids, vitamin C and phenolic compounds) of sweet cherry fruit were investigated.

Results

During the storage period, the weight loss reached 7.14%, the lowest loss was observed in the CaCl₂+MAP g

SUBMITTER: Colak AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12512444 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature