Application of <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> Essential Oil as Vapor on Postharvest Storage of Plum Fruit cv. ‘Golden Drop’

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2014
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Abstract
Increased interest in theuse of natural compounds instead of chemicals is due to concerns about the effect of synthetic ingredients on humans’ health and over environment. Therefore, in this study essential oil from Ocimum basilicum as a natural and safe compound, was applied at three levels (100, 200 and 300 μl/l) as vapor and its effects on postharvest quality and storage life of ‘Golden Drop’ plums was evaluated. After application of treatments, the fruits were stored at +1 °C and 80-85% relative humidity for 42 days. During the storage period, samplings were carried out every week and to simulate market condition, they were kept at room temperate for 24 h. Then some of the qualitative and quantitative traits, such as total soluble solids (TSS), titrable acidity (TA), TSS/TA ratio, weight loss, firmness, ascorbic acid, total antioxidants, as well as color (L*,  hue angle) were measured. Results showed that the basil essential oil contributed to a better maintenance of
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Authors FAKHAR, Zahra;MOSTOFI, Younes;ZAMANI, Zbihollah;
Journal notulae scientia biologicae
Year 2014
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http://www.notulaebiologicae.ro/index.php/nsb/article/view/9377
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Organic Chemistry Botany Technology (General) Science (General) Agriculture (General) nutrition. foods and food supply plant culture agricultural industries

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