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Influence of preharvest curing and mechanical injury on the quality and shelf life of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas, L., Lam) in East Africa.

Author(s) : TOMLINS K. I., NDUNGURU G. T., RWIZA E., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The methods investigated for reducing root damage were preharvest curing and the use of alternative types of postharvest packaging. Preharvest curing by pruning the plant canopy 14 days before harvest significantly reduced the level of skinning injury in roots during harvesting and postharvest handling in sacks. Skinning injury and broken roots reduced shelf life, as measured by weight loss, when roots were stored under tropical conditions. Skinning injury was also associated with the increased occurrence of rots.

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  • Original title: Influence of preharvest curing and mechanical injury on the quality and shelf life of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas, L., Lam) in East Africa.
  • Record ID : 2004-0248
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. hortic. Sci. Biotechnol. - vol. 77 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 2002

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