Abstract:
The effects of salicylic acid(SA), tea polyphenol(TP), two edible coatings chitosan(CS) and car-boxymethylcellulose(CMC) treatments on physiological and storage characteristics of postharvest Lucuma nervosa fruits were investigated in this paper. The results indicated that the best preservation effects for Lucuma nervosa fruits were determined after treated with 10.0 g·L
-1 CMC for 20 min. In comparison with clear water treated fruits,the 10.0 g·L
-1 CMC treatment maintained higher hardness, SOD activities and total phenol contents of the fruits,and retarded the increases of electrolyte leakage rates, MDA contents and PPO enzyme activities. After the treatment, the Lucuma nervosa fruits could be stored at room temperature(≥25℃) for 20 days, and still maintained good glossiness and integrity.