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Quality Evaluation of Oranges Stored in Evaporative Coolers

A. A. Balogun, C. C. Ariahu & M. O. Ojo · Asian Food Science Journal · 2020

Large quantities of oranges are wasted during storage due to its highly perishable nature. Research was therefore conducted on quality evaluation of orange fruits stored in aluminum-cladded (ABBEC) and non-cladded burnt-clay-brick evaporative coolers (NBBEC) to prevent postharves...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2020/v15i230148

Isolation and Identification of Microbial Deteriogens of Fresh Tomatoes Stored at Ambient Temperature

G. M. Obunukwu, K. S. Dike & G. E. Nwakwasi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

This study investigated the microorganisms associated with the deterioration of fresh tomato, Lycopersicum esculentum, stored at ambient temperature. A total of 60 tomatoes obtained from three different markets in Owerri metropolis, Nigeria were sampled and a total of 134 bacteri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/45193