Studies on the fruit quality parameters of Neypoovan and Burrocemsa banana varieties stored at low temperature

Fruit quality parameters of two banana varieties viz., Neypoovan (AB) and Burrocemsa (ABB) were studied after storing the fruits at 10 and 15°C for upto 15 days. The process of ripening was not much affected and no significant differences were found in the quality components between the fruits stored at 10 and 15°C. The biochemical components of fruits stored and ripened at room temperature (control) and those stored at 10 or 15°C didnot show significant differences. The findings confirmed that Neypoovan and Burrocemsa can be stored at 10°C for 15 days without chilling damage.