Genetic studies on resistance to clubroot in Brassica napus |
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| Authors: | MATS GUSTAFSSON ANN-SOFIE FALT |
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| Affiliation: | East Mailing Research Station, Maidstone, Kent ME19 6BJ |
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| Abstract: | The rate of softening of apples of the variety Spartan was reduced by addition of 6 or 8% CO2 to a storage atmosphere of 2% O2 at 1 -5 oC. This effect was observed in three seasons and in samples from five sources. Sensory assessments suggested that addition of carbon dioxide to the storage atmosphere had no adverse effect on eating quality. Storage in 2% O2 at – 1 oC was as effective in maintaining flesh firmness as 8% CO2+ 2%O2 at 1–5 oC. Strategies for further reductions in firmness loss during storage of Spartan apples are discussed. |
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