Influence of Hydrogen Peroxide on Postharvest Quality of Jiashi Muskmelon during Cold Storage

Abstract

Abstract: This study focused on effects of hydrogen peroxide treatments on postharvest quality of Jiashi muskmelon during cold storage (6 ℃±1 ℃). The results showed that respiratory intensity, ethylene, and firmness were obviously decreased after hydrogen peroxide treatment, meanwhile the lost of moisture content, soluble solid content and vitamin C content were also declined during storage. Bagging after hydrogen peroxide treatment delayed the respiratory peak and reduced the release of ethylene. Those results indicated that hydrogen peroxide treatment could be beneficial to keep good quality of Jiashi muskmelon during cold storage. Comprehensive comparison showed that bagging after 4% hydrogen peroxide treatment was the best storage condition.

Key words: Jiashi muskmelon, hydrogen peroxide, bagging, quality

CLC Number:

s377
ts255.3

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