Physical and metabolic alterations in "Prata Anã" banana induced by mechanical damage at room temperature Alterações físicas e metabólicas em banana 'Prata Anã' induzidas por dano mecânico mantidas sob temperatura ambiente

Physical and metabolic alterations in "Prata Anã" banana induced by mechanical damage at room temperature Alterações físicas e metabólicas em banana 'Prata Anã' induzidas por dano mecânico mantidas sob temperatura ambiente

Bananas respond at the physical and physiological level to mechanical damage. Mechanical injuries cause alterations in color and flavor, tissue softening, faster ripening, increased weight loss, increased invasion of microorganisms, and higher enzyme activity in the affected area. The purpose of thi...

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Main Authors: Victor Martins Maia, Luiz Carlos Chamhum Salomão, Dalmo Lopes Siqueira, Rolf Puschman, Virgílio Jamir Gonçalves Mota Filho, Paulo Roberto Cecon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2011-02-01
Series:Scientia Agricola
Subjects:
pós-colheita
musa spp
injúria
postharvest
injury
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