Modified atmosphere storage influences quality parameters and shelf life of 'Tifblue' blueberries.(Report): An article from: Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences

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From the author: Rabbiteye blueberries (Vaccinium ashei L. c.v. 'Tifblue') were placed in plastic clamshell boxes, loaded into Shelf Life Extender ([SLX.sup.R])- Modified Atmosphere Storage (MAS) containers, gas flushed and saturated with either of 15.5% Ozone([O.sub.3]), 193 mg.[L.sup.-1] sulfur dioxide(S[O.sub.2]), 18.8% carbon dioxide (C[O.sub.2]), or normal air (control). Containers were then stored at 2[degrees]C and sampled periodically over a period of 48 days. Regardless of gas treatment, percent decayed fruit did not differ up to 34 days. At 48 days of storage, weight loss was less for berries stored in S[O.sub.2] and [O.sub.3] than the control and C[O.sub.2]. Moisture percentage and decayed fruit percentage not influenced by any of the treatments prior to 48 days. However, chroma and Hue values of berries were increased by S[O.sub.2] compared to the remaining treatments, indicating a shift from blue to blue red. Ozone increased storage life of blueberries with no detrimental effect.

Citation Details
Title: Modified atmosphere storage influences quality parameters and shelf life of 'Tifblue' blueberries.(Report)
Author: Tae-Jo Kim
Publication:Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2010
Publisher: Mississippi Academy of Sciences
Volume: 55 Issue: 2-3 Page: 143(6)

Article Type: Report

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