Effects of packaging methods and storage temperature on quality and storability of four introduced banana clones
2005
Elkashif, M.E., University of Gezira, Wad Medani (Sudan) , The National Institute for Promotion of Horticultural Exports | Elamin, O.M., University of Gezira, Wad Medani (Sudan) , Faculty of Agricultural Sciences | Ali, S.A., Animal Wealth and Irrigation, Kassala Stat (Sudan) , Ministry of Agriculture
Experiments were conducted in a private orchard in the vicinity of Kassala town (Lat. 15.5oN, Long. 35.3o E) during the period from October 2000 to April 2002. The objectives were to evaluate four (Williams Hybrid) banana clones: WH 144, WH 166, WH 196 and WH 203 compared with the local Dwarf Cavendish cultivar; to study the effect of storage temperature, (14 deg C) and three polyethylene film packaging treatments, namely, intact packages, perforated packages and unpackaged control on green life, ripening and quality of banana fruits. Banana clones were arranged in a randomized complete block design with four replications and packaging treatments were arranged in a completely randomized design with four replications. Clone WH 196 resulted in the highest bunch weight and yield, followed by WH 144, whereas Dwarf Cavendish cultivar resulted in the lowest bunch weight. Clones WH 196 and WH 144 produced the longest and largest fingers, whereas Dwarf Cavendish and clone WH 203 produced the shortest and thinnest fingers. Banana fruits packaged in intact polyethylene film and stored at 14 deg C showed the longest green life, the lowest weight loss and ripened normally when transferred to 22 deg C. However, unpackaged fruits showed the shortest green life, the highest weight loss and failed to ripen normally because they were subjected to chilling injury. Clones WH 196 and WH 166 resulted in the highest total soluble solids
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