Effect of package lining on quality and shelf-life of papaya fruits
Abstract
The effect of package lining on quality and shelf-life of ‘Baladi’ and ‘Ekostika II’ papaya fruits at 18 ± 1oC and 85% – 90% relative humidity was evaluated. Package lining with paper or polyethylene sheets significantly delayed fruit ripening by one and three days, respectively, compared to unlined fruits (control) in both cultivars. Polyethylene film liners were more effective in extending the shelf-life of fruits than paper liners, due to more restriction to gas exchange than with paper liners. The effect of package lining in delaying papaya fruit ripening was reflected in reduced respiration rate, delayed the onset of climacteric peak, decreased water loss, delayed fruit softening, accumulation of TSS, total and reducing sugars and ascorbic acid content in fruits.
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Ali, M.B. and A. A. Abu-Goukh. 2005. Changes in pectic substances and cell wall degrading enzymes during tomato fruit ripening. University of Khartoum Journal of Agricultural Sciences 13(2): 202-223.
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Elamin, M.A. and A.A. Abu-Goukh. 2009. Effect of polyethylene film lining and potassium permanganate on quality and shelf-life of banana fruits. Gezira Journal of Agricultural Science 7(2): 217-230.
Elkashif, M.E., O.M. Elamin and S.A. Ali. 2005. Effects of packaging method and storage temperature on quality and storability of four introduced banana clones. Gezira Journal of Agricultural Science 3(2): 185- 195.
FAO. 1989. Prevention of Post-Harvest Losses: Fruits, Vegetables and Root Crops. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Training Series No.17/2. Rome, Italy.
Gomez, K.W. and A.A. Gomez. 1984. Statistical Procedures for Agricultural Research. 2nd. edition. John Wiley and Sons Inc. New York.
John, P. and J. Marshal. 1995. Ripening and biochemistry of the fruit. pp.434-467. In: S. Gowen, (ed.). Bananas and Plantains. Natural Resources Institute and Department of Agriculture, University of Reading. Chapman and Hall. London, UK.
Kader, A.A. 2002. Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops. 3rd. edition University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Publication, 3311. 535 pp.
Lobo, M.G. and M.P. Cano. 1998. Preservation of hermaphrodite and female papaya fruit (Carica papaya L., Cv. Sunrise, Solo group) by freezing: physical, physico-chemical and sensorial aspects. Department of Plant Science and Technology, Institudo Del Frio. Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientfficas (CSIC), Ciudad Universitaria. E-28040, Madrid, Spain, 1-7.
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Smock, R.M. 1979. Controlled atmosphere storage of fruits. Horticulture Review 1: 301-336.
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Thompson, A.K. 1971. Transport of West Indian mango fruits. Journal of Tropical Agriculture (Trinidad) 48: 71-82.
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Published
2023-02-16
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E. SHATTIR, Adil; A. ABU-GOUKH, Abu-Bakr.
Effect of package lining on quality and shelf-life of papaya fruits.
Gezira Journal of Agricultural Science, [S.l.], v. 10, n. 2, p. 31-46, feb. 2023.
ISSN 1728-9556. Available at: <http://37.60.236.48/index.php/gjas/article/view/2485>. Date accessed: 03 june 2026.
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