The goal of this study was to evaluate the evolution of postharvest diseases on papaya storaged under controlled atmosphere, with 3,0% of O2 and 3,0 % or 6,0% of CO2, in relation to environment atmosphere (21,0% of O2 e 0,00365% of CO2), in simulation of refrigerated (10ºC) maritime transport and commercialization in European market, of 'Sunrise Solo' and 'Golden' papayas. The controlled atmosphere containg 3% of O2 and 6% of CO2, promoted more fruit losses due the increase of postharvest diseases: anthracnosis, chocolat spot, stem-end-rot and, mainly, black spot, on both cultivars. Probably, the increase of of CO2 concentration, promoted injury in superficial cells, infection and tissue colonization.
Carica papaya L.; Collethotrichum gloeosporioides Penz.; controlled atmosphere; postharvest preservation; Asperisporium caricae (Speg.) Maubl.
