The Influence of the Vacuum Impregnation, Beetroot Juice, and Various Drying Methods on Selected Properties of Courgette and Broccoli Snacks [PDF]
The drying process is used in the food industry to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables without the use of preservatives. As quality, visual, and aroma characteristics are important determinants of consumer interest, they play a key role in the
Magdalena Kręcisz +3 more
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Bioactive Compounds, Sugars, and Sensory Attributes of Organic and Conventionally Produced Courgette (Cucurbita pepo) [PDF]
Organic agriculture is considered one of the elements of sustainable food production and consumption, mainly due to its limited impact on the natural environment.
Klaudia Kopczyńska +13 more
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Physicochemical and Quality Properties of Dried Courgette Slices: Impact of Vacuum Impregnation and Drying Methods [PDF]
The aim of this study was to determine the effects that the type of impregnating solution and drying method (freeze drying (FD) and vacuum drying (VD) at 45 °C and convective drying (CD) at 50, 60, and 70 °C) had on the physicochemical and quality ...
Magdalena Kręcisz +4 more
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The Profile of Selected Antioxidants in Two Courgette Varieties from Organic and Conventional Production [PDF]
Courgette is considered as a low-calorie vegetable with health-promoting properties. However, scientific publications focused on the profile and content of bioactive compounds in courgette, as well as the potential fruit quality modulating factors, are ...
Klaudia Kopczyńska +9 more
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Understanding the Metabolism and Dissipation Kinetics of Flutriafol in Vegetables under Laboratory and Greenhouse Scenarios [PDF]
Flutriafol is a systemic triazole fungicide that is used to control diseases in various crops. A study was developed to evaluate the metabolism and dissipation of flutriafol in two different scenarios: laboratory and greenhouse conditions.
María Elena Hergueta-Castillo +3 more
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Enriched HeK4me3 marks at Pm-0 resistance-related genes prime courgette against Podosphaera xanthii. [PDF]
Powdery mildew (PM) disease, caused by the obligate biotrophic fungal pathogen Podosphaera xanthii, is the most reported and destructive disease on cultivated Cucurbita species all over the world. Recently, the appearance of highly aggressive P.
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Courgette seed characteristics: Planting method and timing effects [PDF]
The article provides information on the results of a study on the volume of physical parameters of seeds obtained from seed fruits when growing squash varieties Orbita and Viridi from seedlings and non-seedlings, their germination energy and germination.
Aripova Shakhnoza +5 more
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Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance Purpureocillium lilacinum strain PL11 [PDF]
The conclusions of the EFSA following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authority of the rapporteur Member State, the United Kingdom, for the pesticide active substance Purpureocillium lilacinum strain PL11 and ...
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Effect of Tomato Juice and Different Drying Methods on Selected Properties of Courgette
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of vacuum impregnation on selected physical properties of courgettes, the drying process, and kinetics of the drying process.
Magdalena Kręcisz +2 more
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Reynoutria sachalinensis extract elicits SA-dependent defense responses in courgette genotypes against powdery mildew caused by Podosphaera xanthii. [PDF]
Powdery mildew (PM) caused by Podosphaera xanthii is one of the most important courgette diseases with high yield losses and is currently controlled by fungicides and sulphur applications in conventional and organic production.
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