It seems fruit that maintained the ability to produce C 2 H 4 ripened normally and were of the best quality. 2 H 4 production at harvest of 'Fantasia' nectarines harvested at local and export maturities. Each data point is the mean of 10 individual fruit. Each data point is the mean of 10 individual fruit. 4 - Discussion Storage life of 'Fantasia' nectarines may be improved by CA storage.
Limiting factors appear to be maturity and the development of disorders.
Each data point is the mean of 5 individual fruit. Development of disorders can be reduced when fruit are harvested at appropriate maturity. The effectiveness of CA would depend upon seasonal and regional growing conditions. In any case, substantial improvement in quality over air storage can be expected. Mealiness has been associated with the loss of fruits ability to ripen normally.