Effect Of Storage Methods On Post Harvest Quality Of Fresh Tomato

Tomato is one of the most widely consumed fresh vegetable. However, its highly perishable nature limits its postharvest  life. Temperature and relative humidity management to extend shelf life and maintain postharvest quality of perishables is the main problem in tropical countries like Ethiopia. Though mechanical refrigerators are the best option to do, it is  unaffordable for farmers and small retailers in developing countries to buy and run. So development of cheap storage is  important task to overcome the problem. The current study conducted to determining the effect of different storage methods  including refrigeration on shelf life and postharvest quality of tomato. A CRD design was laid with three replications being  storage methods (Refrigeration storage, Room temperature storage, Carton Storage). Daily Respiration rate and Weight  loss were evaluated as response variables. Result of the study showed that retaining of tomato postharvest quality and shelf  life were much better inside refrigerator as compared to room temperature and carton storage. Weight loss content  increased with the storage period, but were faster on tomatoes stored at room temperature. In this study concluded that 

Carton Storage gives an alternative approach on temperature and relative humidity management to refrigerator.

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