Synergistic effects of modified atmosphere and minimal processing on the keeping quality of pre-cut papaya (Carica papaya L.)

Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology

Volumn 81, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 903-909

  Chauhan, O P ^a   Raju, P S ^a   Shylaja, R ^a   Dasgupta, D K ^a   Bawa, A S ^a  

^a DEFENCE FOOD RESEARCH LABORATORY   (India)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CARICA PAPAYA; FUNGI;

EID: 33748997912     PISSN: 14620316     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14620316.2006.11512157     Document Type: Article

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