• Internal Fruit Rot (IFR) is a major threat in bell pepper postharvest life. MAP storage of peppers can ameliorate Fusarium IFR occurrence at 20 °C. Low oxygen levels restrict fungal growth rather than an altered fruit metabolism. sensitivity likely related to flower susceptibility. Further work mimicking commercial handling required. Bell ( Capsicum annuum L.), with its wide array colors and ...

Abstract Red bell pepper is categorized as a perishable horticultural commodity with short shelf life. Damage in red peppers generally characterized by changes the texture of fruits, wrinkled and other damage due to improper storage. Proper postharvest handling must be done maintain product quality prevent spoilage. Efforts are being made keep fresh life applying an edible coating. This study a...

To determine the presence and level of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne spp.) infestation in Southern California bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) fields, soil and root samples were collected in April and May 2012 and analyzed for the presence of root-knot nematodes. The earlier samples were virtually free of root-knot nematodes, but the later samples all contained, sometimes very high numbers, of r...