Studies in the cold storage of potatoes.

Mathur, P. B. and Kirpal Singh, K. and Kapur, N. S. (1952) Studies in the cold storage of potatoes. Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 11A. p. 473.

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Abstract

The loss in weight suffered by stored potatoes is least when the storage temperature is 41°F. The increase in sucrose during storage was highest at 32°F., and this increase is corrJ,llated with the high respiration rate observed at that temperature. Weight losses were lower in small-sized potatoes than in larger ones. The losses were low when the potatoes were free from surface injuries. When injuries are present, it would be advantageous to subject them to a temperature of 104°F. for 16 hr. to stimulate the formation of a protective skin, and then to transfer them to cold storage. Seed potatoes stored at 50°F. give the highest yield when planted out in the field.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	potato storage, cold storage
Subjects:	600 Technology > 08 Food technology > 23 Vegetables > 02 Potato 600 Technology > 08 Food technology > 06 Preservation and Storage
Divisions:	Fruit and Vegetable Technology
Depositing User:	Food Sci. & Technol. Information Services
Date Deposited:	02 May 2013 06:00
Last Modified:	02 May 2013 06:00
URI:	http://ir.cftri.res.in/id/eprint/5548

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