Effects of controlled atmosphere (CA) storage on pectinmethylesterase (PME) activity and texture of ‘Rocha’ pears
Firmness and pectinmethylesterase (PME) activity were evaluated in pears (cv Rocha) after 9 months of storage in controlled atmosphere (CA) followed by various periods of exposure to air at room temperature. The free calcium content was also evaluated in tissues. Fruit firmness decreased with increa...
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| Language: | eng |
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2011
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/6927 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Oai: | oai:repositorio.ucp.pt:10400.14/6927 |