Resumen

JIMENEZ-ZURITA, José Orlando et al. Topics of postharvest handling of soursop fruit (Annona muricata L.). Rev. Mex. Cienc. Agríc [online]. 2017, vol.8, n.5, pp.1155-1167. ISSN 2007-0934.  https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v8i5.115.

Postharvest system of the soursop fruits (Annona muricata L.) is not yet fully developed, so there are several problems during fruit handling. Accelerated softening during post-harvest storage, and its commercialization is a constant and very important problem. Soursop fruits are of climacteric type, characterized by its high respiration rate and ethylene production, coupled with a high enzymatic activity and its sensitivity to cold. Long storage periods are not yet possible, mainly due to the high susceptibility to cold damage. Scientific information on this subject is still limited and dispersed and although research has been carried out on this subject, it has been insufficient. This paper compiles the most important researches, especially about fruit generalities, respiration, ethylene production, maturation changes, enzymatic activity and postharvest storage techniques to extend the shelf life of the fruit.

Palabras llave : Annona muricata L.; cooling; enzymes; maturation; postharvest.