Influence of MAP on the Postharvest Quality of <i>Glehnia littoralis</i> Fr. Schmidt ex Miq.

In Korea, to prevent the extinction of <i>Glehnia littoralis</i>, a cultivation method to improve productivity is being studied and quality maintenance technology is required after harvest. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of MAP on the postharvest quality of <i...

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Main Authors: Hyang-Lan Eum, Mi-Hee Choi, Me-Hea Park, Jung-Soo Lee, Min-Sun Chang
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: MDPI AG 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/3c4e02cd897f40fdba15bed9fda062d5
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Summary:In Korea, to prevent the extinction of <i>Glehnia littoralis</i>, a cultivation method to improve productivity is being studied and quality maintenance technology is required after harvest. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of MAP on the postharvest quality of <i>G. littoralis</i>. The control showed a weight loss rate of more than 5% after 3 days of storage and lost its marketability, whereas MAP treatment (PE or MPE) showed a weight loss rate of about 2–3% during storage for more than 30 days. In the control, MDA and electrolyte leakage increased due to chilling injury. The total chlorophyll content was low and remained constant until about 23 days of storage in the PE treatment group and 15 days in the MPE treatment group. Among the phenolic compounds, chlorogenic acid, rutin, isoquercetin, and nicotiflorin were maintained at significantly higher levels in the PE than in the MPE. In addition, bergapten showed a highly significant upward trend in the MPE, especially after 25 days of storage when the yellowing progressed. In conclusion, MAP treatment effectively maintains quality while minimizing lipid peroxidation and maintaining phenolic compounds during low-temperature storage after harvest of <i>G. littoralis</i>.