Changes in carotenoid and chlorophyll content of black tomatoes (Lycopersicone sculentum L.) during storage at various temperatures
Black tomatoes have a unique color and higher lycopene content than typical red tomatoes. Here, black tomatoes were investigated how maturation stage and storage temperature affected carotenoid and chlorophyll accumulation. Immature fruits were firmer than mature fruits, but failed to develop their...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319562X1630122X |