News about Conservation

The use of modified atmosphere for sweet cherry preservation

Post-harvest​

06 Feb 2025

A recent study from Romania evaluated the effectiveness of using Xtend modified atmosphere packaging in maintaining the quality of "Kordia" and "Regina" cherry varieties. The cherries were stored at -0.5°C for 42 days.

Orange peel: pre-harvest factors influencing the onset of this physiopathy

Post-harvest​

05 Dec 2024

The objective of this study conducted by 3 Chilean universities was to determine the phenological time of onset of orange peel disorder in relation to several factors that could potentially influence the incidence of the disorder.