Topics of postharvest handling of soursop fruit (Annona muricata L.)

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  • José Orlando Jiménez-Zurita Posgrado en Ciencias Biológico Agropecuarias-Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit. Carretera Tepic-Compostela km 9. Xalisco, Nayarit, México. CP. 63780
  • Rosendo Balois-Morales Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit- Secretaría de Investigación y Posgrado. Ciudad de la Cultura S/N. Tepic, Nayarit, México. CP. 63000
  • Irán Alia-Tejacal Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias-Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos. Av. Universidad 1001. Cuernavaca, Morelos, México. CP. 62210
  • Porfirio Juárez-López Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias-Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos. Av. Universidad 1001. Cuernavaca, Morelos, México. CP. 62210
  • Edgar Iván Jiménez-Ruíz Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit- Secretaría de Investigación y Posgrado. Ciudad de la Cultura S/N. Tepic, Nayarit, México. CP. 63000
  • María Teresa Sumaya-Martínez Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit- Secretaría de Investigación y Posgrado. Ciudad de la Cultura S/N. Tepic, Nayarit, México. CP. 63000
  • Juan Esteban Bello-Lara Posgrado en Ciencias Biológico Agropecuarias-Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit. Carretera Tepic-Compostela km 9. Xalisco, Nayarit, México. CP. 63780

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v8i5.115

Keywords:

Annona muricata L., cooling, enzymes, maturation, postharvest

Abstract

Postharvest system of the soursop fruits (Annona muricata L.) is not yet fully developed, so there are several problems during fruit handling. Accelerated softening during postharvest storage, and its commercialization is a constant and very important problem. Soursop fruits are of climacteric type, characterized by its high respiration rate and ethylene production, coupled with a high enzymatic activity and its sensitivity to cold. Long storage periods are not yet possible, mainly due to the high susceptibility to cold damage. Scientific information on this subject is still limited and dispersed and although research has been carried out on this subject, it has been insufficient. This paper compiles the most important researches, especially about fruit generalities, respiration, ethylene production, maturation changes, enzymatic activity and postharvest storage techniques to extend the shelf life of the fruit.

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Published

2017-08-23

How to Cite

Jiménez-Zurita José Orlando, Rosendo Balois-Morales, Alia-Tejacal Irán, Juárez-López Porfirio, Jiménez-Ruíz Edgar Iván, Sumaya-Martínez María Teresa, and Juan Esteban Bello-Lara. 2017. “Topics of Postharvest Handling of Soursop Fruit (Annona Muricata L.)”. Revista Mexicana De Ciencias Agrícolas 8 (5). México, ME:1155-67. https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v8i5.115.

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