Effect of Different Storage Conditions on Postharvest Quality Characteristics of Melon
To explore the change rule of postharvest quality characteristics of melon under different storage conditions,five different melon cultivars('Tongtianmi 1','Ribentianbao','Tongcui 1','Tongcui 3'and'Yangjiaomi')were chosen as experimental materials.The picking period of fruit was determined according to the change of single fruit weight during fruit growth and development.Melon suitable for harvesting were picked and stored at 4,10 and 15℃,respectively.The effects of storage temperature on fruit quality were studied by analyzing the changes of water content,weight loss rate,peel color,soluble solid content and flesh hardness of melon fruits.The result showed that the postharvest fruits of'Tongtianmi 1','Tongcui 3'and'Ribentianbao'had lower weight loss rate,and better maintenance of soluble solids,hardness and peel color.Among the three storage temperatures,4℃ showed slight freezing damage in the middle and late period of storage,15℃ showed the shortest shelf life.However,10℃ showed the slowest rate of fruit quality decline,which could better maintain the quality of fruit and prolong the storage period.
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