Physicochemical Properties and Respiration Rates of Tomato Cultivars (CV-613 and Naveen) at Different Maturity Stages: Implications for Postharvest Handling and Storage
Taha Sheik
Introduction Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), a prominent vegetable crop in the Solanaceae family, is widely cultivated across many regions of the world and ranks second after potatoes in global production. It is a climacteric fruit characterized by a high respiration rate and high moisture content, which makes it highly perishable and susceptible to postharvest deterioration, […]