
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Edwards, M 
A1  - Blennerhassett, R 
T1  - Evaluation of wax to extend the postharvest storage life of honeydew melons (<I>Cucumis melo</I> L. var.<I> inodorus</I> Naud
JF  - Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture
JO  - Aust. J. Exp. Agric.
Y1  - 1994
VL  - 34
IS  - 3
SP  - 427
EP  - 429
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UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/EA9940427 
N2  - 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. 
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