Impact of Harvest Maturity and Controlled Atmosphere on Strawberry Quality Under Simulated Export Conditions

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of controlled atmosphere (CA) treatment on the postharvest quality of strawberries harvested at different 50% and 80% maturity under export shipping conditions. The strawberries were subjected to CA and refrigerated container (Reefer) environments at 10 ◦C, and their quality attributes were then analyzed. Metabolomic profiling revealed significant variations in primary and secondary metabolites and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). A pathway analysis...