ISBN-13: 9781560229636 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 266 str.
ISBN-13: 9781560229636 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 266 str.
Learn how oxidative stress affects fresh fruits and vegetables--and how to inhibit this process This vital book brings together internationally respected authorities who share their experiences, insights, and approaches to postharvest oxidative stress. It examines the factors that induce oxidative stress and the processes by which oxidative stress affects the quality, shelf life, and nutritional value of fruits and vegetables after harvest. Postharvest Oxidative Stress in Horticultural Crops also explores regulation of oxygen species production and the function of antioxidants, and examines technologies that can enhance the resistance of fruits and vegetables to oxidative stress.
With Postharvest Oxidative Stress in Horticultural Crops, you'll examine: