The storage performance of savoy beet (Beta vulgaris var. bengalensis) in different growing seasons.

Author(s) : NEGI P. S., ROY S. K.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The storage performance of savoy beet, Beta vulgaris var. bengalensis cv 'Pusa jyoti' grown in two different seasons was evaluated. There was a decrease in the beta-carotene, ascorbic acid and chlorophyll contents in both seasons but these changes were faster in summer, when the shelf life was 4 days, than in winter, when it was 6 days.

Details

  • Original title: The storage performance of savoy beet (Beta vulgaris var. bengalensis) in different growing seasons.
  • Record ID : 2003-1393
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Trop. Sci. - vol. 40 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 2000

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