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Low temperature preconditioning to improve shelf life of fresh market carrots.

Author(s) : TOIVONEN P. M. A., UPADHYAYA M. K., GAYE M. M.

Type of article: Periodical article

Summary

The effects of holding carrots (cv. Cello King) at 1 deg C for 1, 4 or 14 days prior to being placed under simulated shelf conditions (13 deg C, lower than 95%) on weight loss were investigated. Sections of roots were taken from carrots that had 4 days of preconditioning and carrots with no preconditioning. Preconditioned carrots at 1 deg C for 4 or 14 days showed significantly less weight loss and maintained a brighter orange appearance. Preconditioning enhanced deposition of suberin on the surface of the periderm and lignification of subsurface cell layers.

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  • Original title: Low temperature preconditioning to improve shelf life of fresh market carrots.
  • Record ID : 1995-3615
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Acta Hortic. - n. 343
  • Publication date: 1993
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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