Postharvest Ultraviolet Radiation in Fruit and Vegetables: Applications and Factors Modulating Its Efficacy on Bioactive Compounds and Microbial Growth
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation has been considered a deleterious agent that living organisms must avoid. However, many of the acclimation changes elicited by UV induce a wide range of positive effects in plant physiology through the elicitation of secondary antioxidant metabolites and natural defenses....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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Series: | Foods |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/5/653 |