Effect of infiltrated polyamines on polygalacturonase activity and chilling injury responses in zucchini squash (Cucurbita pepo L.).
Author(s) : MARTÍNEZ-TÉLLEZ M. A., RAMOS-CLAMONT M. G., GARDEA A. A., et al.
Type of article: Article
Summary
Putrescine, spermidine and spermine infiltrations have a protective effect on cells and membranes. Results show that electrolyte losses and chilling injury were reduced and that storage life was extended (provided doses were kept below specific limits during treatment).
Details
- Original title: Effect of infiltrated polyamines on polygalacturonase activity and chilling injury responses in zucchini squash (Cucurbita pepo L.).
- Record ID : 2004-0250
- Languages: English
- Source: Biochem. biophys. Res. Commun. - vol. 295 - n. 1
- Publication date: 2002
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Indexing
- Themes: Vegetables
- Keywords: Gourd; Cold sensitivity; Treatment; Amine; Vegetable; Cold storage; Storage life
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