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Ultra-low temperature shipping and cold chain management of 'fuerte' avocados (Persea americana Mill.) grown in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.
(2011)
‘Fuerte’ makes up 25% of the avocados exported from South Africa to European markets and requires shipping periods of up to 28 days and a correctly managed cold chain. A temperature of 5.5°C and expensive CA and 1-MCP ...
Special carbohydrates of avocado : their function as 'sources of energy' and 'anti-oxidants'.
(2009)
There is increasing interest in special heptose carbohydrates, their multifunctional roles from a plant physiological view point in fruit growth and development as well as in the whole plant in general due to their potential ...
Factors affecting mesocarp discolouration severity in 'Pinkerton' avocados (Persea americana MILL.)
(2005)
The susceptibility of the 'Pinkerton' avocado cultivar to mesocarp discolouration, after
storage, has seriously threatened its export from South Africa. This disorder has proven to be
complex, requiring a better understanding ...
Management of avocado postharvest physiology.
(2011)
Avocados are an important horticultural crop in South Africa, especially in the provinces of
KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. The distance to traditional export markets,
phytosanitary restrictions to lucrative ...
Effect of postharvest silicon application on 'hass' avocado (Persea americana Mill.) fruit quality.
(2010)
The South African avocado industry is export-orientated with forty percent of total
production sold overseas. The avocado fruit is a highly perishable product with a
relatively high rate of respiration which results in ...
Enhancement of 'Hass' avocado shelf life using ultra-low temperature shipping or 1-MCP treatment and cold chain management.
(2011)
Avocados are becoming an increasingly important crop in South Africa, where the main producing areas include Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. The South African avocado industry faces considerable challenges ...