Effect of cold storage on respiration rate, ethylene production and weight loss in partially de-husked Makapuno coconut. Control fruit (filled triangles) were stored at 30◦C then respiration, ethylene production and weight loss were measured for 3 days. Fruits were stored at 5◦C (open circles) and 2◦C (filled circles) for 14, 28 or 42days and were then transferred to 30◦C (as indicated by the arrow) for an additional 3 days (dashed line). Values are mean ± SD of 6 fruits.