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Changes in carotenoid and ascorbic acid contents in fruits of different tomato genotypes related to the depletion of UV-B radiation.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry - 20 Apr 2005
Giuntini Deborah, Graziani Giulia, Lercari Bartolomeo, Fogliano Vincenzo, Soldatini Gian Franco, Ranieri Annamaria
Abstract excerpt
The aim of the present study was to investigate if the depletion of UV-B radiation affected the most representative carotenoids as well as the ascorbic acid content in tomato fruits, harvested at both breaker and firm red stages. To do this, three tomato genotypes, DRW 5981, HP 1, and Esperanza, were grown inside a greenhouse either covered with polyethylene transparent to UV-B or depleted of UV-B by a special...
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