Effect of hydrocooling, packaging, and cold storage on the post-harvest quality of peppermint (Mentha piperita L.)

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of hydrocooling and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) perforated and non-perforated packaging on post-harvest quality of peppermint (Mentha piperita L.) leaves stored at 5 and 25ºC. The experiments were conducted using a subdivided parcel l...

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Main Authors: C.K.R. BARBOSA, M.C.M. FONSECA, T.P. SILVA, F.L. FINGER, V.W.D. CASALI, P.R. CECON
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual Paulista 2016-01-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Plantas Medicinais
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-05722016000500248&lng=en&tlng=en