Efficacy of washing treatments in the reduction of postharvest decay of chestnuts (Castanea crenata 'Tsukuba') during storage

Uk Lee; Sukhyun Joo; Ned B. Klopfenstein; Mee-Sook Kim

doi:10.1139/cjps-2015-0089

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Efficacy of washing treatments in the reduction of postharvest decay of chestnuts (Castanea crenata 'Tsukuba') during storage

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Authors:

Uk Lee, Sukhyun Joo, Ned B. Klopfenstein, Mee-Sook Kim

Year:

2016

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1139/cjps-2015-0089

Source:

Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 96: 1-5.

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Abstract

This research evaluated the influence of different washing treatments (i.e., tap water, ozone, microbubbles, and ozone combined with microbubbles) on post-harvest decay of chestnuts (Castanea crenata ‘Tsukuba’) during storage. Overall, treatments with ozone and microbubbles significantly reduced the decay frequency and the associated microbial populations (aerobic bacteria, mold/filamentous fungi, and yeasts) during post-harvest storage compared with the traditional practice (tap water washing). Enhancing the efficacy of chestnut washing treatments will contribute to the improved storage of high-quality chestnuts.

Keywords

Castanea, disease, microbial population, post-harvest decay

Citation

Lee, Uk; Joo, Sukhyun; Klopfenstein, Ned B.; Kim, Mee-Sook. 2016. Efficacy of washing treatments in the reduction of postharvest decay of chestnuts (Castanea crenata 'Tsukuba') during storage. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 96: 1-5.