
%0 Journal Article
%A Edwards, M 
%A Blennerhassett, R 
%T Evaluation of wax to extend the postharvest storage life of honeydew melons (<I>Cucumis melo</I> L. var.<I> inodorus</I> Naud
%J Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture
%D 1994/05/01
%V 34
%N 3
%P 427-429
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/EA9940427
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/EA9940427 
%X This experiment evaluated Citruseal wax at 50 and 80% (v/v wax/water) for effects on storage life on Honeydew melons (Cucumis melo L. var. inodorus). Waxing reduced weight loss after 4 and 6 weeks storage at 3°C and 6°C and chilling injury at 3°C. Waxing did not reduce breakdown caused by bacteria or fungi (largely Alternaria and Fusarium spp.) at 3°C. These results indicate that diluted Citruseal wax can be used to reduce water loss and chilling injury at low temperatures. 
