Effects of putrescine postharvest dips and refrigerated storage temperature on quality attributes and shelf-life of ‘Solo’ papaya fruit

Mabunda, Eulenda; Mafeo, Tieho; Mathaba, Nhlanhla; Buthelezi, Duduzile; Satekge, Thabiso

doi:10.22077/jhpr.2023.5793.1295

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ University of Limpopo, Department of Plant Production, Soil Science and Agriculture Engineering, Private Bag X1106, Sovenga, 0727, South Africa

² Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, School of Science and Technology, Private Bag X 180 Rankuwa, 0208, South Africa

https://doi.org/10.22077/jhpr.2023.5793.1295

Abstract

Purpose: Low temperature storage is commonly used to extend papaya (Carica papaya L.) fruit storability. The optimal recommended storage temperature is below 10 ^°C for export and distant markets. However, chilling injury (CI) disorder occurs at 10 ^°C or lower temperatures (5-8 °C) during prolonged cold storage. Chilling injury affects fruit quality and consumer preference. Therefore, the study investigated the potential of postharvest polyamine dips to improve the quality and shelf-life of ‘Solo’ papaya fruit. Research Method: Mature papaya fruit were treated with putrescine (PUT) dips (0, 1, 2 or 3 mM) and stored for 21 days at 7.5 ^°C plus 6 days at ambient temperature. Findings: The results showed that 2 and 3 mM PUT treatment significantly (P<0.05) reduced mass and firmness loss compared to 1 mM PUT dips and untreated fruit. The same trend was observed in peel colour change. Furthermore, the results showed that 2 mM PUT treatment retained lower titratable acid and total soluble solids values compared to control fruit. Research limitations: The study did not focus on Put mode of action including antioxidant system response. Originality/Value: The study demonstrated that 2 and 3 mM PUT postharvest dips reduce ‘Solo’ papaya pathological and physiological disorders during low temperature long storage. Therefore, 2 mM has the potential to improve postharvest quality by reducing the onset/development of pathological and physiological disorders under low temperature storage thereby benefitting exporters.

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Main Subjects

Postharvest Biology and Technology

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Effects of putrescine postharvest dips and refrigerated storage temperature on quality attributes and shelf-life of ‘Solo’ papaya fruit

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Volume 6, Issue 2 - Serial Number 21
June 2023
June 2023
Pages 193-206

Effects of putrescine postharvest dips and refrigerated storage temperature on quality attributes and shelf-life of ‘Solo’ papaya fruit

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Volume 6, Issue 2 - Serial Number 21June 2023June 2023Pages 193-206

Volume 6, Issue 2 - Serial Number 21
June 2023
June 2023
Pages 193-206