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Vol. 24 No. 5 (2025)

Articles

Fruit quality of new blue honeysuckle berry cultivars after short-term storage under different conditions

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24326/asphc.2025.5548
Submitted: 19 May 2025
Published: 31.10.2025

Abstract

Lonicera caerulea L. (blue honeysuckle) is an edible species cultivated for the health properties of its fruit; however, fresh fruit has a short shelf life after harvest. Therefore, the present study aimed to extend the post-harvest shelf life of fresh honeysuckle fruits under controlled storage conditions. The quality of three Canadian blue honeysuckle cultivars was assessed after 7 and 14 days of storage in a controlled atmosphere (20% CO2 and 5% O2) (CA), modified atmosphere (MAP) in Xtend bags and air atmosphere (AA). The duration of storage conditions significantly affected the quality traits of blue honeysuckle berries. Extended storage time (14 days) generally had a negative effect on the quality of the tested fruit, especially when stored in air atmosphere. The berries stored in a controlled atmosphere showed the best quality, as evidenced by the highest firmness, the lowest weight loss, and the smallest percentage of rotten berries. The effect of storage conditions on the value of parameters such as soluble solids (SSC), titratable acidity (TA) or the SSC/TA ratio were often not observed. The respiration rate of fruits was usually independent of both the cultivar and storage conditions. Compared to other cultivars, Boreal Beauty fruits were characterized by a lower content of SSC, higher TA and a lower SSC/TA ratio, and lower polyphenol content. Fruits of the Boreal Blizzard showed the highest susceptibility to rot.

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