Experiments on the CA storage of a number of mango cultivars in 1984.
Sive A., Resnizky D.
Author Affiliation: Cold Storage Research Laboratory, Israel Fruit Growers Association, Kiryat Shemona, Israel.
Alon Hanotea 39 : 845-855
Abstract : Storage of fruits of cultivars Tommy Atkins, Maya and Haden was extended to 6-8 weeks and of cv. Keitt to 8-10 weeks under CA conditions. Even at the relatively high temperatures required (13-14°C) ripening was delayed. Lower storage temperatures caused chilling injury. Three fortnightly sprays of 1% calcium nitrate commencing 6-8 weeks before harvest delayed colour change and ripening in storage. Postharvest treatments with Sportak 0.2% [prochloraz] delayed decay caused by Alternaria alternata and stem-end rot by Rhizoctonia, Fusarium, Rhizopus and Helminthosporium. CaCl2 at 2% in the fungicide dip raised the fruit Ca level and delayed ripening. The addition of a mineral oil to the dip led to poorer fruit shelf-life and was not recommended.