Effect of various storage conditions and calcium treatments on physico-chemical properties of peach (Prunus persica) cv. Shan-e-Punjab

MANPREET SINGH; AMIT JASROTIA; PARSHANT BAKSHI; V K WALI; RAKESH KUMAR; KIRAN KOUR

doi:10.56093/ijas.v87i6.71001

Authors

MANPREET SINGH Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Chatha, Jammu, J&K 180 009
AMIT JASROTIA Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Chatha, Jammu, J&K 180 009
PARSHANT BAKSHI Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Chatha, Jammu, J&K 180 009
V K WALI Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Chatha, Jammu, J&K 180 009
RAKESH KUMAR Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Chatha, Jammu, J&K 180 009
KIRAN KOUR Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Chatha, Jammu, J&K 180 009

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v87i6.71001

Keywords:

Calcium chloride, Peach, PLW, Storage conditions, Total soluble solids

Abstract

Peach (Prunus persica L. Batsch) fruits of cv. Shan-e-Punjab were treated with various concentrations of CaCl₂ (2,4 and 6%), packed in poly bags and stored at 3+2 Â°C and 85â€“90% RH for 24 days followed by storage at ambient conditions (28 to 30 Â°C, 65â€“70% RH) for 6 days. The results showed that fruits treated with CaCl₂ (6%) reduced the physiological loss in weight (PLW) and maintained fruit firmness, acidity, TSS content and ascorbic acid activity during storage. The fruits stored under refrigerated conditions showed maximum PLW of 9.13 per cent in untreated fruits while it was minimum 6.22% in fruits treated with 6% CaCl₂ on 24^thday of storage. The fruits treated with 6% CaCl₂ showed maximum firmness (13.28 lb/inch₂), acidity (0.71 %) and ascorbic acid (3.58 mg/100 g) content on 24^th day under refrigerated conditions. Thus, 6 % CaCl₂ was found to be the best as it showed minimum PLW and maximum firmness and ascorbic acid under both ambient and refrigerated conditions.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

AOAC.1995. Official Methods of Analysis, 16th edn. Association of Official Analytical Chemists, Washington DC, USA.

Babu I, Ali M A, Shamim F, Yasmin Z, Asghar M and Rahim A. 2015. Effect of calcium chloride application on quality characteristics and post harvest performance of loquat fruit during storage. International Journal of Advanced Research 3(1): 602–10.

Bakshi P and Masoodi F A. 2009. Effect of various storage conditions on chemical characteristics and processing of peach cv. Flordasun. Journal of Food Science and Technology 46(3): 271–4.

Hussain P R, Meena R S, Dar M A and Wani A M. 2012. Effect of post-harvest calcium chloride dip treatment and gamma irradiation on storage quality and shelf-life extension of Red delicious apple. Journal of Food Science and Technology 49(4): 415–26. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-011-0289-0

Kakiuchi N, Tokita T, Tanaka K and Matsuda K. 1981. Relationship between respiration, ethylene formation, chemical composition and maturation of peaches. Bulletin of Fruit Tree Research Station 1: 57–77.

Lester G E and Grusak M A. 1999. Postharvest application of calcium and magnesium to honeydew and netted muskmelons: Effects on tissue ion concentrations, quality and senescence. Journal of the American Society of Horticultural Science 124: 545–52. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS.124.5.545

Mahajan B V C and Dhatt A S. 2004. Studies on post-harvest calcium chloride application on storage behavior and quality of Asian pear during cold storage. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 2: 157–9.

Ochel C O, Basiouny F M and Woods F M. 1993. Calcium mediated pos tharvest changes in storage ability and fruit quality of peaches. Proceedings of the Florida State Horticultural Society 106: 266–9.

Panse V G and Sukhatme P V. 1985. Statistical Methods for Agricultural Workers. ICAR, New Delhi.

Parihar M C and Bajpai P N. 1982. Storage losses in apple (Malus pumila Mill.). The Punjab Horticultural Journal 22: 95–8.

Pongener A, Mahajan B V C and Singh H. 2011. Effect of different films onstorage life and quality of peach fruits under cold storage conditions. Indian Journal of Horticulture 68: 240–5.

Ranganna S. 1986. Manual of Analysis of Fruits and Vegetable Products. Tata Mc Graw Hill Publication Company Ltd, New Delhi, India.

Ruoyi K, Zhifang Y and Zhaoxin L. 2005. Effect of coating and intermittent warming on enzymes, soluble pectin substances and ascorbic acid of Prunus persica (cv. Zhonghuashoutao) during refrigerated storage. Food Research International 38(3): 331–6. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2004.09.015

Sajid M, Mukhtiar M, Rab A, Shah S T and Jan I. 2014. Influence of calcium chloride (CaCl2) on fruit quality of pear (Pyrus communis) cv. Le Conte during storage. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences 51(1): 113–21.

Sams CE, Conway SW, Abbott JA, Lewis R J and Benshalon N. 1993. Firmness and decay of apples following post-harvest pressure infiltration of calcium and heat treatment. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 118: 623–7. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS.118.5.623

Sharma R R, Pal R K, Singh D, Samuel D V K, Kar A and Asrey R. 2010. Storage life and fruit quality of individually shrink-wrapped apples (Malus domestica) in zero energy cool chamber. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 80: 328–34.

Sohail M, Ayub M, Khalil S A, Zeb A, Ullah F, Afridi S R and Ullah R. 2015. Effect of calcium chloride treatment on post harvest quality of peach fruit during cold storage. International Food Research Journal 22(6): 2 225–9.

Tonini G and Tura E. 1998. Influence of storage and shelf-life time on rots of peaches and nectarines.Acta Horticulturae 464: 364–7. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.1998.464.110

White P J and Broadley M R. 2003. Calcium in plants. Annals of Botany 92: 487–511. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcg164

Vanoli M, Visai C and Rizzolo A. 1995. Peach quality: influence of ripening and cold storage. Acta Horticulturae 379: 445–9. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.1995.379.55

Veltman R H, Kho R M, Van Schaik A C R, Sanders M G and Oosterhaven J. 2000. Ascorbic acid and tissue browning in pears (Pyrus communis L. cvs Rocha and Conference) under controlled atmosphere conditions. Postharvest Biology and Technology 19(2): 129–37. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0925-5214(00)00095-8