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Vol. 13 No. sp2 (2026): Recent Advances in Agriculture

Physical and nutritional changes of Ladakhi radish (Gya Labuk) during storage at high altitude trans-Himalayan region of Leh-Ladakh

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.11668
Submitted
8 September 2025
Published
09-07-2026

Abstract

A study was conducted on Ladakhi local radish to determine the effects of Aloe vera gel and Chlorpropham [isopropyl N-(3-chlorophenyl) carbamate] (CIPC) treatments on postharvest quality under cold desert conditions of Leh-Ladakh in the year 2019−20. Radish roots were treated with 100 % Aloe vera gel and 10 % CIPC before being stored in a zero-energy semi-underground structure for 90 days. Physiological [weight loss, moisture content] and biochemical parameters [total soluble solids (TSS), anthocyanin content, titratable acidity, total antioxidant activity, sugars, minerals and inorganic anions] were measured after 30 days. At the end of the experiment, the maximum weight loss 19.79 % was recorded in the control, while 15.20 % and 13.33 % weight loss were recorded with the application of CIPC and Aloe vera, respectively. Total soluble solids , sugars and anions increased initially but declined after 60 days. No significant changes were observed in mineral content across treatments, although sodium levels were slightly lower in treated samples. Aloe vera gel showed potential as a natural, biodegradable coating to enhance shelf life & quality of radish under high-altitude cold desert storage, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic chemicals like CIPC.

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