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Recent advances in the postharvest physiology, storage and handling of green asparagus.

Author(s) : KING G. A., HURST P. L., IRVING D. E., LILL R. E.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Refrigeration is the primary means of retarding quality loss; however, modified atmosphere packaging may have potential for maintaining quality at shelf temperatures. An understanding of the factors initiating and regulating postharvest senescence is required if major gains in extending the postharvest life of asparagus are to be achieved. Recent studies have demonstrated that rapid and major changes begin before the spears even reach the cool room. Identification of key processes regulating postharvest senescence will open the possibility of extending postharvest life.

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  • Original title: Recent advances in the postharvest physiology, storage and handling of green asparagus.
  • Record ID : 1994-0975
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest News Inf. - vol. 4 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1993/06
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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