Optimization of Environmental Parameters for Short-term Storage of Big Onions and Evaluation of the Feasibility of Controlled Environmental Storage

<p>The annual requirement of big onion in Sri Lanka is around 200,000 Metric tonnes and only about 25% is locally produced at present. Seasonal cultivation during April to September is mainly limited to dry zone areas of the country. About 30-50% postharvest losses are reported during short-te...

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Main Authors: RS Sabaragamuwa, DAN Dharmasena, J Mannaperuma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya 2011-11-01
Series:Tropical Agricultural Research
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Online Access:https://tar.sljol.info/articles/3786