Effect of ethylene on quality of fresh fruits and vegetables

Postharvest Biology and Technology

Volumn 15, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 279-292

  Saltveit, Mikal E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Appearance; Aroma; Color; Ethylene synthesis and action; Flavor; Storage; Taste

Indexed keywords

EID: 0033015002     PISSN: 09255214     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0925-5214(98)00091-X     Document Type: Article

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