Effects of post-harvest storage conditions on the levels of glucosinolates in broccoli sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. italica) grown under different temperature regimes

Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology

Volumn 82, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 974-978

  Rosa, E ^a   Pereira, E M V ^a   Aires, A ^a   Carvalho, R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TRÁS OS MONTES AND ALTO DOURO   (Portugal)

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EID: 70450001293     PISSN: 14620316     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14620316.2007.11512335     Document Type: Article

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