Managing Postharvest Storage Issues in ‘Shiranui’ Mandarin

‘Shiranui’ is a mandarin ( Citrus reticulata var. austera ) that highly treasured for its unique and delicious flavor, obtains premium prices in the marketplace. Although flavorful, tends to develop off-flavor during storage. In this study we examined use of different storage wax (SW) pack (PW) combinations determine whether flavor can be improved after by adjusting coating protocols. initial test, either SW or no was applied harvest, each followed an application one two types PW 1 day, 3 weeks, 7 weeks then held week at 20 °C. Results indicate not important factor but instead type as final led greater internal oxygen levels fruit less formation. The lessening significant only °C storage, when greatest. Greater weight loss accompanied coating. second with solids concentrations (5%, 10%, 15%) were evaluated attempt reduce loss, development acceptability than observed using 1% test 1. prone developing may mitigated, least part, rather PW.