INVESTIGADORES
ZARO Maria Jose
artículos
Título:
Harvest date affects purple eggplant quality and postharvest life
Autor/es:
VALERGA, L.; DARRE, M.; ZARO, M.J.; VICENTE, A.R.; LEMOINE, ML; CONCELLON, A.
Revista:
International journal of vegetable sciense
Editorial:
Taylor & Francis
Referencias:
Año: 2020
ISSN:
1931-5260
Resumen:
Eggplant (Solanum melongena L) quality and storability can be influenced by time of harvest. Effects on sugars, antioxidants, chilling tolerance, and postharvest shelf-life of eggplant due to production cycle activities were determined. Late-season fruit had the highest sugars and antioxidants levels. Early-season fruit had the lowest level of pulp antioxidants. Mid-season fruit had longer postharvest shelf-life and enhanced chilling tolerance as evidenced by a reduction of scalds, browning, and weight loss and softening. No differences in postharvestresponses were found between early- and late-season fruit. Activities during the harvest cycle might be used to predict eggplant postharvest responses.
