Conclusions
The best storage temperature for pitaya fruit culti-
vated in California was 5 ºC, maintaining greener bracts,
higher firmness and higher titratable acidity. Storage at
5 ºC also reduced decay incidence and severity, and
weight loss. The use of perforated plastic bags may be
a potential approach to reduce weight loss if combined
with effective decay control strategies during storage
and shelf-life of the pitaya fruit.