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Properties and Recommended Conditions
for Storage of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Compiled by Marita Cantwell
November 2001
By Scientific Name: A
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Scientific name
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Common name
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Storage temperature
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Relative humidity
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Highest freezing temperature
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Ethylene* production
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Ethylene** sensitivity
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Approximate storage-life
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Observations and
Beneficial CA conditions
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°C
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°F
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%
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°C
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°F
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| Abelmoschus esculentus |
Okra |
7-10 |
45-50 |
90-95 |
-1.8 |
28.7 |
L |
M |
7-10 days |
air + 4-10% CO2 |
| Achras sapota |
Sapodilla, Chicosapote |
15-20 |
59-68 |
85-90 |
|
|
H |
H |
2 weeks |
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| Actinidia chinensis |
Kiwifruit; Chinese gooseberry |
0 |
32 |
90-95 |
-0.9 |
30.4 |
L |
H |
3-5 months |
1-2% O2 + 3-5% CO2 |
| Agaricus, other genera |
Mushrooms |
0 |
32 |
90 |
-0.9 |
30.4 |
VL |
M |
7-14 days |
3-21% O2 + 5-15% CO2 |
| Aglaia sp.; Lansium sp. |
Langsat; Lanzone |
11-14 |
52-58 |
85-90 |
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2 weeks |
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| Allium cepa |
Onions |
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Mature bulbs, dry |
0 |
32 |
65-70 |
-0.8 |
30.6 |
VL |
L |
1-8 months |
1-3% O2 + 5-10% CO2 |
| |
Green onions |
0 |
32 |
95-100 |
-0.9 |
30.4 |
L |
H |
3 weeks |
2-4% O2 + 10-20% CO2 |
| Allium cepa var ascalonicum |
Shallots |
0-2.5 |
32-36 |
65-70 |
-0.7 |
30.7 |
L |
L |
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| Allium porrum |
Leek |
0 |
32 |
95-100 |
-0.7 |
30.7 |
VL |
M |
2 months |
1-2% O2 +2-5% CO2 |
| Allium sativum |
Garlic bulb |
-1 to 0 |
30-32 |
65-70 |
-2.0 |
28.4 |
VL |
L |
6-7 months |
0.5% O2 + 5-10% CO2 |
| Allium schoenoprasum |
Chives |
0 |
32 |
95-100 |
-0.9 |
30.4 |
L |
H |
2-3 weeks |
5-10% O2 + 5-10% CO2 |
| Amaranthus spp. |
Amaranth; Pigweed |
0-2 |
32-36 |
95-100 |
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VL |
M |
10-14 days |
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| Anacardium occidentale |
Cashew apple |
0-2 |
32-36 |
85-90 |
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5 weeks |
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| Ananas comosus |
Pineapple |
7-13 |
45-55 |
85-90 |
-1.1 |
30.0 |
L |
L |
2-4 weeks |
2-5% O2 + 5-10% CO2 |
| Anethum graveolens |
Dill |
0 |
32 |
95-100 |
-0.7 |
30.7 |
VL |
H |
1-2 weeks |
5-10% O2 + 5-10% CO2 |
| Annona cherimola |
Cherimoya; Custard apple |
13 |
55 |
90-95 |
-2.2 |
28.0 |
H |
H |
2-4 weeks |
3-5% O2 + 5-10% CO2 |
| Annona muricata |
Soursop |
13 |
55 |
85-90 |
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H |
H |
1-2 weeks |
3-5% O2 + 5-10% CO2 |
| Annona squamosa x Anonna cherimola |
Atemoya |
13 |
55 |
85-90 |
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H |
H |
2-4 weeks |
3-5% O2 + 5-10% CO2 |
Annona squamosa;
Annona spp. |
Sweetsop; Sugar apple;
Custard apple |
7 |
45 |
85-90 |
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H |
H |
4 weeks |
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Apium graveolens
var. Dulce |
Celery |
0 |
32 |
98-100 |
-0.5 |
31.1 |
VL |
M |
1-2 months |
1-4% O2 + 3-5% CO2 |
| Apium graveolens var. Rapaceum |
Celeriac |
0 |
32 |
98-100 |
-0.9 |
30.3 |
VL |
L |
6-8 months |
2-4% O2 + 2-3% CO2 |
| Armoracia rusticana |
Horseradish |
-1 to 0 |
30-32 |
98-100 |
-1.8 |
28.7 |
VL |
L |
10-12 mo. |
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| Artocarpus altilis |
Breadfruit |
13-15 |
55-59 |
85-90 |
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2-4 weeks |
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| Artocarpus heterophyllus |
Jackfruit |
13 |
55 |
85-90 |
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M |
M |
2-4 weeks |
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| Asparagus officinalis |
Asparagus |
2.5 |
36 |
95-100 |
-0.6 |
31.0 |
VL |
M |
2-3 weeks |
5-12% CO2 in air |
| Averrhoa carambola |
Carambola, Starfruit |
9-10 |
48-50 |
85-90 |
-1.2 |
29.8 |
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3-4 weeks |
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*Ethylene production rate:
VL = very low (<0.1 µL/kg-hr at 20°C)
L = low (0.1=1.0 µL/kg-hr)
M = moderate (1.0-10.0 µL/kg-hr)
H = high (10-100 µL/kg-hr)
VH = very high (>100 µL/kg-hr)
**Ethylene sensitivity (detrimental effects include yellowing, softening, increased
decay, loss of leaves, browning)
L = low sensitivity
M= moderately sensitive
H = highly sensitive
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