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Cantwell-Postharvest Update for leafy vegetables

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Materials and methods• Preparation at 7.5°C (45°F)- Trim, cut 1 cm strips across midrib- Wash chlorinated water (50 ppm NaOCl)- Drain, centrifuge- Package unsealed plastic PE bas on covered tray at0.5 and 5°C (33 and 41°F) <strong>for</strong> up to 42 and 28 days• Evaluations- Marketability assessment (visual quality, defects)- Composition (chlorophyll, carotenoids, ammonia,malondialdehyde)

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