ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: Dictyophora indusiata (Vent. ex Pers.) are prone to postharvest deterioration during storage at high temperatures. To date, there are no reports available on the preservation technology of fresh Dictyophora indusiata. Fresh Dictyophora indusiata were packed using different methods, and physiological changes associated with postharvest deterioration were monitored during subsequent storage for 20 days at 0°C or 4°C and 70-80% relative humidity. The effect of cold storage and polyethylene (PE) film bag on the postharvest physiology and quality of Dictyophora indusiata was addressed. The application of 0°C+PE film bag packaging inhibited weight loss and thus improved the quality of Dictyophora indusiata as revealed by sensory evaluation, weight loss, vitamin C, total sugar, total phenolics, total flavonoid, and soluble protein content. Our results indicated that the use of the 0°C+PE film bag was an effective method to retain the postharvest physiology and quality of Dictyophora indusiata.
