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Cantwell-Postharvest Update for leafy vegetables

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Broccoli (cv Ironman) harvested into per<strong>for</strong>atedbags and placed immediately in coolers with iceStorage: per<strong>for</strong>ated plastic bags insidewaxed carton boxes at 5°C (41°F)Fresh weight, % change86Change Fresh Weight (%)420-2-4-6-8-10-12Control30 min hydrate2 hour hydrate3% weight loss3% weight loss + 2 hour hydratePre- treatment 0 5 10 15 20Days at 5 o C

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