Table 7. Effect of Postharvest Treatment with Lethal Level of Water Activity (aw) on Ochratoxin A Production (µg/g), Weight loss (%), Firmness (unit) and Decay Incidence (%) of Grape Grape Fruits.
| Water activity, aw | OTA Production, µg/g | Weight Loss, % | Firmness, Unit | Decay incidence, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 14.6 | 11.438 | 0.896 | 77.992 |
| 0.80 | 0.48 | 1.654 | 3.126 | 3.968 |
| LSD at: 0.05 a | 8.45 | 7.36 | 0.27 | 25.41 |
a Abbreviation: Least Significant Difference.