Inhibition of yellowing in Brussels sprouts (B. oleraceae var. gemmifera) and broccoli (B. oleraceae var. italica) using light during storage

Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment

Volumn 5, Issue 3-4, 2007, Pages 126-130

  Kasim, Rezzan ^a   Kasim, M Ufuk ^a  

^a KOCAELI UNIVERSITY   (Turkey)

Author keywords

Broccoli; Brussels sprouts; Illumination; Light; Postharvest; Storage; Yellowing

Indexed keywords

BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. GEMMIFERA; BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. ITALICA;

EID: 36649004310     PISSN: 14590255     EISSN: 14590263     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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