Storage behaviour of indian goose berry (Emblica officinalis) cultivars under semi-arid ecosystem of Gujarat

An experiment was conducted during 2001 and 2002 to study physico-chemical changes and economic life of 'Banarasi', 'NA 7', 'Chakaiya' and 'Francis' cultivars of indian goose berry or aonla (Emblica officinalis L.) during storage at ambient temperature under semi-arid conditions of Gujarat. Increase in physiological loss in weight, spoilage percentage, total soluble solids, total sugar and reducing sugar and decrease in acidity, ascorbic acid with advancement of storage period were general phenomena in all the cultivars. 'Chakaiya' and 'NA 7' recorded the least physiological loss in weight (3.42-17.20% and 3.92-8.23%) and spoilage loss (6.36-16.00% and 7.30-17.00%) and also exhibited 7 days storage life. the lowest rate of respiration was noted in 'Chakaiya' (70.20-85.00 mg CO2/kg/hr), followed by 'NA 7' (71.00-86.00 mg CO2/kg/hr). However, 'Banarasi' showed highest respiratory activity (73.10-88.13 mg CO2/kg/hr) till the last day of storage. 'Francis' and 'Banarasi' could be stored up to 5 days at ambient temperature.