Polyphenoloxidase activity, browning potential and phenolic content of peaches during postharvest ripening

Journal of Food Biochemistry

Volumn 29, Issue 6, 2005, Pages 624-637

  Brandelli, Adriano ^a   Lopes, Carlos H G L ^a  

^a FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE DO SUL   (Brazil)

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[No Author keywords available]

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PRUNUS; PRUNUS PERSICA;

EID: 29144495586     PISSN: 01458884     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-4514.2005.00026.x     Document Type: Article

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