Hypobaric storage removes scald-related volatiles during the low temperature induction of superficial scald of apples

Postharvest Biology and Technology

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 191-199

  Wang, Zhenyong ^a   Dilley, David R ^a  

^a MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Farnesene; 6 Methyl 5 hepten 2 one; Antioxidants; Apple; Chilling injury; Hypobaric storage; Superficial scald; Volatiles

Indexed keywords

EID: 0034055569     PISSN: 09255214     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0925-5214(99)00080-0     Document Type: Article

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