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Storage of Chinese cabbage (Brassica pekinensis) and leaf chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) as a method of prolonging their consumption period.

Author(s) : GAJEWSKI M., SKAPSKI H.

Summary

Storage trials were carried out (at 0 deg C and 90-95% relative humidity) on Chinese cabbage cultivars Yoko and Hanko for 12 weeks and the leaf chicory cultivars Medusa, Nerone and Jupiter for 6 weeks. Packing method, head trimming and sowing date were the variables investigated. After storage, head quality and drop weight plus vitamin C and nitrate contents were determined.

Details

  • Original title: Storage of Chinese cabbage (Brassica pekinensis) and leaf chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) as a method of prolonging their consumption period.
  • Record ID : 1996-3523
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1994
  • Source: Source: Acta Hortic./Proc. 1993 int. Symp. timing Field Prod. Veg., Skierniewice
    n. 371; 145-149; 7 ref.

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