title: Postharvest physiology and technology  of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) fruit.
abstract: Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) is a subtropical evergreen tree whose fruit is consumed both fresh and processed. Loquat fruit is a good source of minerals and carotenoids, while the kernel is rich in protein and carbohydrates. It has been considered a non-climacteric fruit, but there is evidence that some cultivars have a ripening pattern similar to that of climacteric fruits. The fruit has a short postharvest life at ambient temperatures and is susceptible to physical and mechanical damage, loss of moisture and nutrients, and decay. Low-temperature storage extends the shelf life of loquat fruit, but some cultivars are severely affected by chilling injury and flesh browning during cold storage. Purple spot, browning and leatheriness are major postharvest disorders. The shelf life of loquat can be extended by modified or controlled atmosphere storage as well as by postharvest treatment with 1-methyl cyclopropene or methyl jasmonate.
authors.forename: Sunil
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pareek
authors.forename: Noureddine
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Benkeblia
authors.forename: Jules
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Janick
authors.forename: Shifeng
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cao
authors.forename: Elhadi M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Yahia
mesh_terms: D002241:Carbohydrates / Q000032:analysis; D002264:Carboxylic Acids / Q000032:analysis; D002338:Carotenoids / Q000032:analysis; D003080:Cold Temperature; D031983:Eriobotrya / Q000502:physiology*; D005030:Ethylenes / Q000096:biosynthesis; D005511:Food Handling / Q000379:methods; D005519:Food Preservation / Q000379:methods; D005524:Food Technology; D005638:Fruit / Q000737:chemistry / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology*; D008903:Minerals / Q000032:analysis; D009753:Nutritive Value; D010940:Plant Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D012639:Seeds / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D002241:Carbohydrates; D002264:Carboxylic Acids; D005030:Ethylenes; D008903:Minerals; D010940:Plant Proteins; D002338:Carotenoids; C036216:ethylene