Effects of cold storage and shelf-life on sensory quality and consumer acceptance of 'Abate Fetel' pears

Postharvest Biology and Technology

Volumn 51, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 342-348

  Predieri, S ^a   Gatti, E ^a  

^a CNR   (Italy)

Author keywords

Consumer test; Fruit quality; Pear; Sensory evaluation

Indexed keywords

EMILIA; PYRUS; PYRUS COMMUNIS;

EID: 58749087876     PISSN: 09255214     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2008.09.006     Document Type: Article

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