Influence du séchage avant récolte et des chocs sur la qualité et la durée de conservation des patates douces (Ipomoea batatas, L., Lam) en Afrique orientale.

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

Auteurs : TOMLINS K. I., NDUNGURU G. T., RWIZA E., et al.

Type d'article : Article

Résumé

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.

Détails

Titre original : Influence of preharvest curing and mechanical injury on the quality and shelf life of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas, L., Lam) in East Africa.
Identifiant de la fiche : 2004-0248
Langues : Anglais
Source : J. hortic. Sci. Biotechnol. - vol. 77 - n. 4
Date d'édition : 2002

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Indexation

Thèmes : Qualité et sécurité alimentaires. Microbiologie.;
Légumes
Mots-clés : Traitement avant récolte; Altération; Qualité; Patate; Légume; Durée de conservation