Effects of ethylene, simulated transport duration and maturity stage on postharvest quality characteristics of vapour heat-treated Carica papaya L.

• Main Author: Hasan, Fatimahtul Hazwani
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: Papaya - Postharvest technology; Papaya - Diseases and pests; Fruit - Postharvest diseases and injuries
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/70274/1/FP%202014%2087%20-%20IR.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/70274/
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

The papaya industry is rejuvenated with the introduction of the new F1 hybrid variety called ‘Frangi’ or commercially known as ‘Paiola’ (Carica papaya L.). Currently, the production of papaya has become more prominent in Malaysia due to the high demand in the domestic market, and also for export...