Evaluation of softening and associated enzyme activities during the ripening of coated 'Manila' mangoes

Journal of Horticultural Science

Volumn 72, Issue 5, 1997, Pages 749-753

  Diaz Sobac R ^a  

^a INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO DE VERACRUZ   (Mexico)

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[No Author keywords available]

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MANGIFERA INDICA;

EID: 0030773042     PISSN: 00221589     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14620316.1997.11515567     Document Type: Article

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