Soluble solids and titratable acidity may also be considered. All berries should be harvested near ripe as eating quality does not improve after harvest. Removal of ethylene from storage air may reduce disease development. Whole pallet covers and consumer packages for containment of the modified atmosphere are commonly used. Prompt cooling should be done before atmosphere modification.
Berries are quite susceptible to water loss which results in fruit shriveling and loss of gloss.
Chilling Injury of Cranberries. Symptoms include dull appearance, rubbery texture, and increased susceptibility to decay. Pathological Disorders Diseases are the greatest cause of postharvest losses in berries. Rhizopus Rot is caused by the fungus Rhizopus stolonifer . Spores of this fungus are usually present in the air and are easily spread.