TY  - SER
AU  - El Zayat,H.
AU  - Ibrahim,Fatma
AU  - Allam,H.
TI  - Different packaging treatments for avocado shelf life prolongation
KW  - Avocado
KW  - Storage
N1  - Includes reference
N2  - Avocado fruits " Nabal variety " were collected in mid November, from a farm in berkash (Giza) and packaged hermetically (3 fruits in a bag, 20 x 30 cm), using high density polyethylene film (30 U), low density polyethylene film (30µ), PVC film (10 µ), PELD + iron sachet inside the bag, and open bags for control. All avocado fruits were subjected to a usual ripening treatment (by calcium carbide), before being packaged. Half of the fruit packages was stored in ambient conditions (25-30c), for 2 weeks. The other half was kept in cold store (10c) for 4 weeks. After storage period, fruits were examined to evaluate their appearance and quality parameters. Packaged fruit retained generally their weight with a slight loss (2-3%) cOmpared to control (3.5%) Quality of 2nd year fruit revealed to be superior to 1st year fruits
UR  - http://nile.enal.sci.eg/EALE/2003/MUJAS/2803/8/6311.pdf
ER  -