EL-ORABY, S., FAHMY, B., ALLAM, H. (1996). EXTENDING STORAGE LIFE OF MANGO BY INDIVIDUAL SEAL PACKAGING. Egyptian Journal of Agricultural Research, 74(3), 759-767. doi: 10.21608/ejar.1996.429095
SAMIA EL-ORABY; BAHIA FAHMY; HESHAM ALLAM. "EXTENDING STORAGE LIFE OF MANGO BY INDIVIDUAL SEAL PACKAGING". Egyptian Journal of Agricultural Research, 74, 3, 1996, 759-767. doi: 10.21608/ejar.1996.429095
EL-ORABY, S., FAHMY, B., ALLAM, H. (1996). 'EXTENDING STORAGE LIFE OF MANGO BY INDIVIDUAL SEAL PACKAGING', Egyptian Journal of Agricultural Research, 74(3), pp. 759-767. doi: 10.21608/ejar.1996.429095
EL-ORABY, S., FAHMY, B., ALLAM, H. EXTENDING STORAGE LIFE OF MANGO BY INDIVIDUAL SEAL PACKAGING. Egyptian Journal of Agricultural Research, 1996; 74(3): 759-767. doi: 10.21608/ejar.1996.429095
EXTENDING STORAGE LIFE OF MANGO BY INDIVIDUAL SEAL PACKAGING
Horticultural Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre, Giza, Egypt
Abstract
Modified atmosphere packaging in fresha pac Film (High ethylene absorbent - oxygen permeability 100 - 300 cm / per hour) extended the storage life of five varieties of mango. It reduced the weight loss of fruits and decay (Mainly Anthracnose) and did not result in any off flavours. In comparison with other methods of packaging such as tissue paper wrapping or when using Potassium permenganate inside the container, modified atmosphere packaging by individual sealing in fresh pack gave the best results.