Vol. 12, Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
S Usha, M Siva Prasad, K Swarajya Lakshmi, VV Padmaja and K Arunodhayam

Abstract:
In order to learn effective methods for oleocellosis control in Acid lime variety Balaji Pulusu Nimma fruits by different storage temperatures and packing material was investigated in this study. As observed in the result, fruits stored at 4 C in LDPE and HDPE packing material had a significant effect on controlling oleocellosis during storage compared to fruits stored at ambient temperature without packing material, maximum rind thickness and fruit firmness was maintained fruits stored at 4 C in LDPE and maximum weight of the fruit and juice percentage was observed in fruits stored at 4 C and absence of rind collapse index and discoloration index of the rind was observed in both packing material. Moreover, fruits stored in 4 C in LDPE and HDPE had a rapid decrease in rind thickness, fruit firmness, weight of the fruit and juice percentage from 3 to 12 days of storage and rind collapse index and discoloration index of the rind gradually increased fruits stored at ambient temperature without packing material. Thus, low storage temperatures and LDPE, HDPE packing material control the oleocellosis during storage.