Department of Horticulture, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri 413 722
Various post-harvest treatment such as polyethylene packaging, CFB packaging and wax emulsion coating had a great influence in retaining the physico-chemical characteristics and reducing the wastage. The shelf life of ber fruit was extended upto 15 days in CC and 29 days in CS. Wax treatment coupled with polyethylene and CFB packaging is considered beneficial in extending the shelf life of ber fruit in CC and CS, while at RT wax treatment with polyethylene packaging was found beneficial. The storage of ber fruit in cool chamber by giving wax treatment coupled with polyethylene and CFB packaging has been recommended.
