Evaluation of the use of chlorine dioxide by fogging for decreasing postharvest decay of fig

The efficacy of the combined use of chlorine dioxide and passive modified atmosphere packaging on sweet cherry quality

“…Chen and Zhu (2011) observed that, combined treatment of ClO 2 and ultrasound was effective to maintain ascorbic acid and flavonoids in plum. Karabulut et al (2009) reported that total microorganism and fungal population were inhibited by ClO 2 treatment in fig. Aday et al (2013) showed that strawberries treated with ClO 2 had higher firmness and better color than untreated samples.…”

“…The application of ClO 2 technology in different produces such as tomato (Guo et al, 2014), 'Daw' longan (Saengnil et al, 2014), asparagus lettuce (Chen et al, 2010), plum (Chen and Zhu, 2011), fig (Karabulut et al, 2009) and strawberry (Aday et al, 2013;Aday and Caner, 2014) has been documented. Guo et al (2014) reported that ClO 2 slowed down the ethylene production and total respiration in tomato.…”

Antimicrobial Effect of Chlorine Dioxide on Vase Life of Cut Rose ‘Beast’

“…)는 염소계인 유리염소(free chlorine)와 달리 산 소계로서 산화력이 높고 (Benarde et al, 1965), 암모니아나 질소구성물질과 반응하지 않는 친환경적인 물질로 알려져 있다 (Karabulut et al, 2009). 미국, 중국 그리고 EU에서는 ClO 2 를 식수나 신선 청과물의 살균 및 세척에 사용하고 있 으며 (Aieta and Brg, 1986;Chen and Zhu, 2011), 미국 식약 청(US FDA), 중국 그리고 EU에서는 과일과 채소의 표면소 독용으로 허용되어 있다 (Chen and Zhu, 2011;Macnish et al, 2008).…”

Surface decontamination of fig fruit by combination of infrared radiation heating with ultraviolet irradiation

“…Karabulut, Iihan, Arslan, and Vardar (2009) described the preservation of fresh fig using fumigation with chlorine dioxide. Although chlorine dioxide fumigation was effective in the prevention of microbial growth, there was little growth inhibition at the ostiole part of the fruits.…”