September 2015

Preservation of mature green tomatoes using controlled atmosphere storage under tropical conditions

Preservation of mature green tomatoes in a controlled atmosphere (CA) was studied under semi-arid condition in Nigeria. Mature-green tomatoes were held in 5-litre glass jars filled with 4% oxygen and 96% nitrogen at ambient temperature of 24 to 29°C for 5 days or 10 days. The fruits were thereafter exposed to normal atmosphere and compared with fruits that were stored in normal air (control).. Fruits held in CA for...

Author(s): Babarinsa F. A., Omodara M. A. and Okanlawon S. O.

September 2015

Use of modified atmosphere on packaging cut flower gladiolus Gladiolus grandiflorus Hort

The effect of use of modified atmosphere packaging technology (MAP) for increased shelf life of the Cut spikes of gladiolus grandiflorus Hort were studied. Three mixtures gas were evaluated, in two temperature conditions. The best condition was in the mixture with 70% N2, 15% CO2, 15% O2. Modified atmosphere packaging allowed conservation of cut spikes gladiolus by six days in polyethylene bag median barrier a 5°C....

Author(s): Lopez-Puc Guadalupe and Rodriguez-Buenfil Ingrid Mayanin