Surface Moisture Induces Microcracks and Increases Water Vapor Permeance of Fruit Skins of Mango cv. Apple
Exposure to surface moisture triggers cuticular microcracking of the fruit skin. In mango fruit cv. apple, microcracking compromises postharvest performance by increasing moisture loss and infections with pathogens. This study reports the effects of exposing the fruit’s skin to surface moisture on t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-06-01
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| Series: | Horticulturae |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/8/6/545 |