Effect of Post-Harvest Treatments and Packaging on Shelf Life of Umran Ber at Cool Temperature

The organoleptic rating was significantly higher with GA₃ 25 and 50 ppm treatments in CFB cartons. Fruits were rated ‘Good’ even after 30 days of storage (0–3.3°C) temp, and 85–90% RH) in CFB cartons. These treatments also experienced least spoilage percentage and minimum reduction in vitamin C. Lowest PLW was found in wax 1:2 treatment under packing of CFB cartons. Fruits retained their original colour upto 20 days and there was least browning percentage upto 30 days of storage with GA₃ 25 and 50 ppm treatments and CFB cartons packing. The acidity of ber fruits was significantly reduced during early storage period and again increased slightly at the end of storage. Maximum loss in acid content was noted with wax treatments under netlon packing. Total soluble solids and total sugars were higher in netlon packing with wax 1:4 and 1:6 treatments.