Fruit maturity and antioxidant activity affecting superficial scald development in ‘Abate Fétel’ pears
Superficial scald (SS) is one of the main physiological disorders affecting postharvest of pears. Its onset is linked to oxidative processes. Antioxidant compounds such as ascorbic acid and phenolics could play a key role in preventing SS. Growing environment and fruit quality also have an influenc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Firenze University Press
2022-12-01
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Series: | Advances in Horticultural Science |
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Online Access: | https://oaj.fupress.net/index.php/ahs/article/view/13902 |