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)
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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25-06-2012
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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
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