Postharvest treatments of salicylic acid, oxalic acid and putrescine influences bioactive compounds and quality of pomegranate during controlled atmosphere storage.

Combined effects of controlled atmosphere and different postharvest treatment (salicylic acid, oxalic acid and putrescine) on bioactive compounds and quality of pomegranate cv. Hicaznar were investigated. Pomegranates were harvested at commercial harvest stage and transported immediately to postharvest physiology laboratory.