Tropical and subtropical vegetables (2+1)

Storage and post harvest handling

• Brinjal green fruits had longest shelf life of 4 weeks based on the PLW discoloration, spoilage and CO2 injury during storage at 8-100C under controlled atmosphere with initial concentration of 5% CO2 . The fruits can also be stored for 7-10 days in fairly good condition at 7.2-100C with 85-95% RH.