Effect of pre- and post-harvest treatments on yield, quality and post-harvest shelf life of king chilli (Capsicum chinense Jacquin) under foothill conditions of Nagaland (India)

Authors

  • I Rongsennungla, S P Kanaujia, V B Singh, C S Maiti

Abstract

Field and laboratory experiments were carried out at Medziphema (Nagaland) to evaluate the effect of pre- and post-harvest treatments on yield, quality and post-harvest life of King chilli (Capsicum chinense Jacquin) under foothill conditions of Nagaland. Highest fresh yield (13.65 t ha-1) and capsaicin content (819421.13 SHU) of fruits were recorded with application of Naphthalene Acetic Acid (40 ppm). Maximum vitamin C content (115.67 mg 100g-1 of fruit) was recorded with application of Ethrel 250 ppm. Lowest physiological loss in weight (2.55%) and change in fruit colour (10%), highest value of ascorbic acid content (120.5 mg 100 g-1 of fruit) and longest shelflife (9 days) were recorded at 9th day after storage in calcium chloride (0.5%) treated fruits, packed in non-perforated bags and stored under refrigeration at 5oC.

 

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Published

25-06-2012

How to Cite

V B Singh, C S Maiti, I. R. S. P. K. (2012). Effect of pre- and post-harvest treatments on yield, quality and post-harvest shelf life of king chilli (Capsicum chinense Jacquin) under foothill conditions of Nagaland (India). Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops, 21(1), 42–47. Retrieved from https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/josac/article/view/5168