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Effects of water stress on the post-harvest quality of two leafy vegetables, Telfairia occidentalis and Pterocarpus soyauxii, during storage.

Author(s) : NWUFO M. I.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Effects of excessive water loss, of storage temperature (4-6, 28-30 deg C) during 0 to 6 days and of the packaging design (polyethylene or paper bags) on the appearance and on chlorophyll, ascorbic acid and soluble proteins contents of these two tropical vegetables. Packaging in sealed polyethylene bags avoids nutritional and water losses.

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  • Original title: Effects of water stress on the post-harvest quality of two leafy vegetables, Telfairia occidentalis and Pterocarpus soyauxii, during storage.
  • Record ID : 1995-0287
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. Sci. Food Agric. - vol. 64 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1994

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