Research Article

The effect of post-harvest chitosan applications on some chemical changes of potatoes during storage

Volume: 11 Number: 1 July 31, 2022
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The effect of post-harvest chitosan applications on some chemical changes of potatoes during storage

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was determination of effects of the chitosan application on changes at some chemical properties of potatoes such as dry matter rate, C vitamin amount, total soluble solids rates, total phenolic compounds and total antioxidant capacity. Material and Method: In this research carried out in cold storage, 4 doses (control, 0.5%, 1% and 2%) of chitosan were applied to potato tubers by spraying method before storage. Results: Among chitosan treatments, 1 % treatment was most effective in terms of preventing the increase dry matter rate (by 50%) and the decrease C vitamin content (by approximately 40%) during the storage. The increase of total phenolic compounds by 20% at the end of storage was prevented with chitosan applications compared to control. Conclusion: Results show that the application of chitosan can reduce some chemical changes that occur in potatoes during storage.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Agricultural Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 31, 2022

Submission Date

December 27, 2021

Acceptance Date

April 8, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 11 Number: 1

APA
Kırlı, A., Dede, Ö., Yılmaz, N., & Özkorkmaz, F. (2022). The effect of post-harvest chitosan applications on some chemical changes of potatoes during storage. Akademik Ziraat Dergisi, 11(1), 139-146. https://doi.org/10.29278/azd.1048357