Evolution of postharves diseases on papaya storaged under controlled atmosphereAbstract
The goal of this study was to evaluate the evolution of postharvest diseases on papaya storaged under controlled atmosphere, with 3,0% of O2 and 3,0 % or 6,0% of CO2, in relation to environment atmosphere (21,0% of O2 e 0,00365% of CO2), in simulation of refrigerated (10ºC) maritime transport and commercialization in European market, of 'Sunrise Solo' and 'Golden' papayas. The controlled atmosphere containg 3% of O2 and 6% of CO2, promoted more fruit losses due the increase of postharvest diseases: anthracnosis, chocolat spot, stem-end-rot and, mainly, black spot, on both cultivars. Probably, the increase of of CO2 concentration, promoted injury in superficial cells, infection and tissue colonization.
Carica papaya L.; Collethotrichum gloeosporioides Penz.; controlled atmosphere; postharvest preservation; Asperisporium caricae (Speg.) Maubl.
