Use of sulfur dioxide to reduce postharvest decay and preserve the quality of fresh tomatoes
Tomatoes are an important and versatile crop with a short shelf life. Postharvest losses due to fruit decay and handling are reportedly as high as 30–50% globally; therefore, the agricultural sector would benefit from solutions that target the preservation of crops such as tomatoes. In this study,...
Main Authors: | Chanel K. Daniel-Swartland, Julia C. Meitz-Hopkins, Filicity A. Vries, Cheryl L. Lennox |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2024-01-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Science |
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Online Access: | https://sajs.co.za/article/view/16626 |
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