Influence of pre-harvest application of calcium and alar on post-harvest changes in cv. ‘Sardar’ guava fruits. (70)

Authors

  • R. Chandra ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Barapani, Meghalaya, 793 103, India
  • P.N. Gupta ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Barapani, Meghalaya, 793 103, India
  • C.B.S. Rajput Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005, India

Keywords:

Calcium, Alar, Psidium guajava L., Pre-harvest spray, Post-harvest changes

Abstract

Three consecutive sprays of calcium chloride (1 or 2%) or calcium nitrate (1 or 2%) were applied 18, 12, and 6 days before harvest and one spray of alar (500 or 1000 ppm) was applied 18 days before harvest on cv. 'Sardar' guava (Psidium guajava L.) trees. The fruits were stored under ambient conditions [12 ± 3°C and 74-87% relative humidity (RH)]. Calcium and alar treatments delayed ripening and had a favourable effect on the quality of the fruits during storage. In general, the treated fruits exhibited a higher calcium level in the fruit pulp, a lower cumulative physiological loss in weight, and had lower invertase and pectinase activities. Calcium nitrate was better than calcium chloride in prolonging the storability and quality of guava fruits. Alar (1000 ppm) or calcium nitrate (2%) was most efficient in maintaining the edible quality and marketability of guava fruits up to eight days of storage.

How to Cite

Chandra, R., Gupta, P., & Rajput, C. (1999). Influence of pre-harvest application of calcium and alar on post-harvest changes in cv. ‘Sardar’ guava fruits. (70). Tropical Agriculture, 76(1). Retrieved from https://journals.sta.uwi.edu/ojs/index.php/ta/article/view/1492

Issue

Section

Research Notes