Nitrogen (N) is the second most accumulated nutrient in rocket. This nutrient greatly affects growth, productivity and quality of the vegetable. Rocket is the second most widely grown leafy vegetable in hydroponic system; ...

The effect of dip treatments with chlorine, citric acid, ascorbic acid and CaCl2 on the storage life of Romaine lettuce leaves was investigated. While the presence of chlorine was required to delay degradation related to ...

Modern lifestyle markedly changed eating habits worldwide, with an increasing demand for ready-to-eat foods, such as minimally processed fruits and leafy greens. Packaging and storage conditions of those products may favor ...

Whole leaves of Swiss chard and leaves cut into 2, 3 and 4 cm wide strips were stored at 4 °C and 98% relative humidity for 11 d. Water, weight and chlorophyll concentration decreased continuously during storage, with ...

Crated or uncrated butterhead lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) var. Lores responds to environmental conditions during early postharvest, the first 24 h after harvest. The present work examines the effects of environmental ...

Minimally processed leafy vegetables are ready-to-eat (RTE) products very attractive to consumers looking for healthy and convenient meals. However, the microbiological safety of these foods is of special concern due to ...

Currently in the industry of fresh salads, watercress is shown as an alternative supply of gourmet products, being recognized for its high content of health promoting compounds such as antioxidants and phenolic compounds. ...