D. R. Bhattarai, H. N. Regmi and K. Budathoki
Horticulture Research Division, Khumaltar, Nepal Agricultural Research Council

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ABSTRACT

An experiment was conducted during September to November 2004 at Horticulture Research Division, Khumaltar to evaluate the fruits of 15 tomato cultivars for their post-harvest shelf life and consumer acceptability. Among the cultivars maximum shelf life of 35 days was exhibited by N-162 under ambient condition (20 6⁰C and 75 5 % RH). Significantly higher (0.91 percent) titrable acidity was found in Rampur Sano. The maximum TSS (5.62⁰Brix) was found in cultivar Yashwant followed by Pusa Ruby (5. 25⁰Brix). Based on size, shape, colour, taste and freshness, N-162 had the highest degree of consumer acceptability followed by cultivars Bisesh and Santripti.