Conclusions
In this study, TSS, sucrose, glucose, fructose content, and
color properties of tomatoes harvested at different maturation
stages were determined during the preharvest development
stage. Furthermore, the postharvest ultraviolet treatment was
given to tomatoes harvested at three different stages. So, both
pre- and postharvest quality properties and the effect of UV-B
irradiation treatments on tomatoes were studied. UV-B irradiation
accelerated the red coloration of tomatoes at all harvest stages.
In addition, glucose, fructose, and TSS content of tomatoes
treated with UVB8 at red harvest stage was also found to increase.
These results confirmed the TSI values.