Abstract:A study was conducted to extend the shelf-life of tomato by diffusion channel system at the Institute of Agriculture, Visva-Bharati University, Sriniketan, West Bengal during 2010-12. Diffusion channel length 60, 120, 180 and 240 mm and diameter 3, 6, 9 and 12 mm were tested. The storage chambers of two liters capacity made of polyethylene tetrachloride were used. Tomato samples of 800±20 g at breaker stage were taken in each chamber and stored at 10, 20 and 30 °C. Quality characteristics such as physiological… Show more
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