Irradiation of Fresh and Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables: Quality and Shelf Life

Food Irradiation Research and Technology: Second Edition

Volumn , Issue , 2012, Pages 271-293

  Xuetong, Fan ^a  

^a AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE   (United States)

Author keywords

Appearance; Ethylene; Flavor; Nutrients; Quality; Respiration; Shelf life; Texture

Indexed keywords

EID: 84887229130     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1002/9781118422557.ch15     Document Type: Chapter

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