vegetable storage Articles
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Influence of maturity at harvest, N fertiliser and postharvest storage on dry matter, ascorbic acid and β-carotene contents of vegetable amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus)
Vegetable amaranth is a leafy vegetable traditionally grown in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia where it is the most consumed traditional vegetable. It is considered to have high nutritional quality, containing relatively large amounts of vitamins A and C. We have assessed the influence of the maturity of the vegetable and soil nutrition on the visual and nutritional quality of amaranth. We found that ...
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Influence of phosphorus and potassium on alfalfa yield, taproot C and N pools, and transcript levels of key genes after defoliation
Fertilization with K and P impacts alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) yield, but how these nutrients influence taproot reserves and gene expression is unknown. Our objectives were to determine how P and K impact (i) alfalfa yield and yield components, (ii) accumulation and use of taproot carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) pools, and (iii) transcript levels for β-amylase, sucrose synthase, and the high ...
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Calibrating frozen products
Frozen products are processed to an exact size for further processing in the food industry to ensure consistent quality in the final product. Object: plant for calibration (size reduction) of frozen fruits, berries and vegetables Industry: semi-processed foods Objective: frozen products are processed to an exact size for further processing in the food industry to ensure consistent quality in ...
By Gericke AG
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Cone Bottom Tanks Prove Popular For Vegetable Oil Suppliers
Enduramaxx has recently supplied 2 x 17,000 Litre Cone Tanks for storage of vegetable oil for a client based in Essex. The cone bottomed cone tanks have been manufactured in food-grade polymer. Both of the cone tanks have been constructed with steel cone bottom frames with central outlet. Many clients are looking at these cone bottom tanks as they are a standard product from Enduramaxx but ...
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Ethylene Control in the distribution Chain of non-Climateric Fresh Produce
A scientific study carried out in Australia by the prestigious professor of post-harvest, Dr R.B.H. Wills, has concluded that most non-climacteric fresh produce is kept in the distribution chain in atmospheres with an ethylene level that causes losses of between 10% and 30% of their potential post-harvest life. During the study more than 700 measurements were made of the ethylene level in the ...
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Ethylene removal in supermarket storage chambers, Pilot test at Walmart Chile - Case Study
The project was carried out by Agrisale in LTS-Walmart Chile, who advised, inspected and monitored the results, with the aim of establishing levels of ethylene in a supermarket’s storage chambers, and assessing its impact on fruit and vegetable ripening, and comparing the benefits of implementing ethylene-removal systems in this environment. The general objectives of the Pilot Plan are ...
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Biocontrol of Escherichia coli O157:H7 exerted by endogenous microflora and oleoresins in minimally processed lettuce and carrot
The objectives of this study were to analyse the effectiveness of native microflora of lettuce and carrot in controlling Escherichia coli O157:H7 and to evaluate the technological application of oregano and rosemary to control E. coli in vegetables stored at 8?C and 20?C. The interaction between the background microflora of lettuce and carrot with E. coli O157:H7 was observed at 20?C. In samples ...
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A Good Handling Of Ethylene Could Allow Preservation At Higher Temperatures
Ethylene handling would allow storage of non-climacteric products at temperatures higher than recommended. A scientific paper recently published (1) quantifies the relationship between ethylene concentration, temperature and post-harvest life of different non-climacteric vegetables (pak choi, broccoli, mint and green beans). The results show that an efficient reduction of ethylene levels would ...
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Let’s stop treating our soil like dirt
One of the most underappreciated resources on our planet, soil does much more than grow crops The United Nations’ International Year of Soils is hardly a media darling. Maybe it’s because many people are like me, who recall Mom’s words: “Take off your shoes! Don’t bring dirt into the house!” With all the challenges in the world today, why would we recognize ...
By Ensia
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