Author(s): Al-Bachir, M.
Article publication date: 1996-04-01
Vol. 14 No. 1 (yearly), pp. 101-110.
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Keywords
grapes, sulphur dioxide, Syria
Abstract
Two table grape varieties (Helwani and Baladi) from three vineyards in southern Syria were studied. Fruits were stored in cooled rooms with or without sulphur dioxide (SO2) and storage losses were evaluated. The results of these experiments showed that storability of fruits were negatively correlated with water supply (rainfall plus irrigation), and altitude. Storability of Helwani was better than that and Baladi respectively. Total loss reduced in SO2 treatment during all different storage stages. Percentages of total loss were 42.9 and 57.4 for SO2 treated and non-treated fruits, respectively.