Vol. 8, Issue 7, Part G (2024)

Abstract: The investigation was conducted in Factorial Completely Randomized Design with two factors- chemicals (Salicylic Acid @ 400 ppm, Putrescine @ 100 ppm, Hexanal 0.02%; singly and in combination) and storage conditions (Ambient Condition: 24-30 °C, RH 47.50-74.00% and Cold storage: 12±2 °C, RH 90.00-95.00%) in three replications. The PLW of sweet orange fruit was found to be increased with the increase in storage period irrespective of storage conditions. The minimum PLW was observed in C₃ i.e. Hexanal 0.02% under both storage conditions. The highest shelf life of sweet orange fruit (68 days) was recorded in C₃S₂ i.e. Hexanal 0.02% stored in cold storage. The minimum shelf life (28 days) was recorded in C₇S₁ i.e. control (untreated) + stored under ambient condition.