Recent research on the characteristics of cultivation, marketing
and nutritional properties of berries have attracted the interest of growers, researchers and consumers, especially because of
their high value and benefits for human health when consumed
fresh. However, a common problem with berries is their high perishability which results in a fast ripening period and senescence,
hampering storage and marketing (El Ghaouth et al., 1991; Han
et al., 2004). The postharvest life of berries is generally determined
by their susceptibility to water loss, softening, mechanical injuries,
and especially to the presence of pathogens such as Botrytis cinerea
and Rhizopus sp (Mass, 1981; Reddy et al., 2000).