Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Foods
Volume
12
Issue
6
Publisher
MDPI
School
School of Science
RAS ID
57922
Abstract
Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) fruit is a rich source of carotenoids, flavonoids, phenolics, sugars, and organic acids. Although it is classified as a non-climacteric fruit, susceptibility to mechanical and physical bruising causes its rapid deterioration by moisture loss and postharvest decay caused by pathogens. Anthracnose, canker, and purple spot are the most prevalent postharvest diseases of loquat fruit. Cold storage has been used for quality management of loquat fruit, but the susceptibility of some cultivars to chilling injury (CI) consequently leads to browning and other disorders. Various techniques, including cold storage, controlled atmosphere storage, hypobaric storage, modified atmosphere packaging, low-temperature conditioning, heat treatment, edible coatings, and postharvest chemical application, have been tested to extend shelf life, mitigate chilling injury, and quality preservation. This review comprehensively focuses on the recent advances in the postharvest physiology and technology of loquat fruit, such as harvest maturity, fruit ripening physiology, postharvest storage techniques, and physiological disorders and diseases.
DOI
10.3390/foods12061329
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Comments
Shah, H. M. S., Khan, A. S., Singh, Z., & Ayyub, S. (2023). Postharvest biology and technology of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.). Foods, 12(6), Article 1329. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12061329