African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6865

Full Length Research Paper

Use of additives in combination with UV-C for the conservation of minimally processed ‘Fuji Suprema’ apples

Caroline Farias Barreto
  • Caroline Farias Barreto
  • Department of Plant Science, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, City of Capão do Leão, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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Marines Batalha Moreno Kirinus
  • Marines Batalha Moreno Kirinus
  • Department of Plant Science, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, City of Capão do Leão, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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Pricila Santos da Silva
  • Pricila Santos da Silva
  • Department of Plant Science, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, City of Capão do Leão, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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Roseli de Mello Farias
  • Roseli de Mello Farias
  • Department of Plant Science, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, City of Capão do Leão, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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Marcelo Barbosa Malgarim
  • Marcelo Barbosa Malgarim
  • Department of Plant Science, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, City of Capão do Leão, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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Carlos Roberto Martins
  • Carlos Roberto Martins
  • Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA), Cascade Station, City of Pelotas, State Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil.
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  •  Received: 18 August 2016
  •  Accepted: 25 November 2016
  •  Published: 01 December 2016

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