Chemical used to extend the shelf life and quality

Chemical used to extend the shelf life and quality of produce

    Commodities

    Chemical

    Concentration (%)

    Apple

    Ca

    1- 4

    Mango

    Ca nitrate

    1.0


    Ca chloride

    0.6

    Ber

    Ca

    0.17

    Banana

    GA3

    50 ppm


    Kinetin

    20 ppm

    Guava

    Ca nitrate

    1.0

    Growth Regulators
    Growth regulators like GA3 are useful in extending the shelf life of some climacteric fruits for short duration and retention of green colour of non-climacteric fruits for longer periods. 2, 4-D is widely used herbicide and can be used to prevent stem end rot development in citrus. As a post harvest treatment, 2,4-D induces healing of injuries, retard senescence and control post harvest decay of fruits and vegetables.
     

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