A study of storage behavior of okra fruits (Abelmoschus esculuntus L. Moenth cv. Khnesri )
Journal Title: International Journal of Farming and Allied Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 7
Abstract
This study was conducted during 2009-2010 season to investigate the effect of some antioxidants on storage behavior of okra fruits (Abelmoschus esculuntus L. Moenth cv. Mahaly). Okra seeds were planted under plastic tunnels in winter season at Abu-Al-Khaseb ,south of Basrah, Iraq. Fruits were soaked in ascorbic and citric acids at three concentrations for each of them (0,50,100) mg/l and a mixture of both of them ( 50+50),(50+100),(100+50),(100+100) mg/l for 5 minutes. Fruits were packed in perforated polyethylene bags (1 kg weight, 16 holes ,6.2 mm diameter for each of them) and stored at (10°C ± 1) for 12 days. The experimental results showed that Fruits treated with ascorbic acid and citric acids in the concentration of (100 mg/l ) for both of them were the best in retaining the fresh weight of fruits. Treating with citric acid in the concentration of 100 mg/l was the best in reducing the loss of total chlorophyll, protein and phenolic substances. The interaction between ascorbic acid (100 mg/l) and citric acid (50 mg/l) significantly decreased the loss of vitamin C. The results also indicated to the reduction of vitamin C , total chlorophyll, protein ,phenolic substances and fresh weight of fruits with the continuation of storage period.
Authors and Affiliations
Dhia Ahmed Taain, Abbas M. Jasim and Mr. Jameel Hassan H. Al-Hij
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