Postharvest Technologies of Fresh Citrus Fruit: Advances and Recent Developments for the Loss Reduction during Handling and Storage

Citrus spp. are spread mainly in the Mediterranean basin and represent the largest fruit source for human consumption. Postharvest losses, mainly due to diseases and metabolic disorders of fruits, can cause severe wastage, reaching 30 to 50% of the total production. Preserving quality and extending...

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Published in:Horticulturae 2022-07, Vol.8 (7), p.612
Main Authors: Strano, Maria Concetta, Altieri, Giuseppe, Allegra, Maria, Di Renzo, Giovanni Carlo, Paterna, Giuliana, Matera, Attilio, Genovese, Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Citrus fruits
fruit quality
Fruits
Fungicides
Handling
Infections
Injuries
innovative technologies
Loss reduction
Metabolic disorders
Metabolism
Pathogens
Physiology
Post-harvest decay
postharvest
Respiration
Senescence
Shelf life
storage
sustainable strategies
Technological change
Waste disposal
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Summary:Citrus spp. are spread mainly in the Mediterranean basin and represent the largest fruit source for human consumption. Postharvest losses, mainly due to diseases and metabolic disorders of fruits, can cause severe wastage, reaching 30 to 50% of the total production. Preserving quality and extending shelf life are essential objectives for postharvest technological innovation, determined by the proper handling, treatment, storage and transport of harvested produce. Moreover, the application of novel sustainable strategies is critical for the reduction of synthetic fungicide residues on fruit surfaces and the impact on the environment caused by waste disposal of fungicides. In this article, the current knowledge about the safest and more sustainable strategies, as well as advanced postharvest handling and storage technologies, will be critically reviewed.
ISSN:2311-7524
2311-7524
DOI:10.3390/horticulturae8070612