Abstract
Strawberries (Euonymus americanus cv. Toyonoka) grown in Saga prefecture were harvested from November to April. Harvested product was transported and stored for three days under 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20°C temperatures, 80-95% relative humidity and vibration conditions of 0.5G for one hour.
The influence of these conditions on the respiration rate, mechanical properties, sugar content as Brix % and ascorbic acid (AsA) contents were measured.
The respiration rate increased with increased storage temperature while the Brix and AsA decreased significantly upon the application of vibration.
These influences could be held to a minimum by maintaining the storage temperature at 0°C.
