Extending post-harvest quality of fresh fig (Ficus carica L.) fruit through manipulation of pre- and post-harvest practices: a review

• Main Authors: Mat Jusoh, Nur Athirah, Ding, Phebe, Choon, Sea Yeat
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Press 2020
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/88934/1/COAT.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/88934/; http://www.ukm.my/jsm/english_journals/vol49num3_2020/vol49num3_2020pg553-560.htm
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Fresh fig fruit has a very unique taste. However, it is well-known as very perishable climacteric fruit. The various factors that involve during the pre-harvest and post-harvest handling processes have caused great challenges to farmer in maintaining the keeping quality of fresh fruits. The key fact...