Pre-heated blades for harvesting baby-leaves reduce the risk of Escherichia coli internalization in leaves.
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12335
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pathogenic enterobacteria can travel through the plant vascular bundles, by penetrating from cuts and persist into ready-to-eat leafy greens. As the cutting site is the main point of entrance and uptake, we tested how… read more here.
Keywords: baby leaves; bacterial uptake; scissor; pre heated ... See more keywords
Regulation of Growth and Main Health-Promoting Compounds of Chinese Kale Baby-Leaf by UV-A and FR Light
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.799376
Abstract: Chinese kale baby leaves were hydroponically cultured under the basal light (Red: white LEDs = 2:3 at PPFD of 250 μmol·m−2·s−1) with different supplemental lighting, including individual ultraviolet-A (UV-A, 380 ± 10 nm, 20 μmol·m−2·s−1),… read more here.
Keywords: baby leaves; chinese kale; health promoting; kale baby ... See more keywords
The Nutritional Quality Potential of Microgreens, Baby Leaves, and Adult Lettuce: An Underexploited Nutraceutical Source
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DOI: 10.3390/foods11030423
Abstract: Interest in the cultivation of lettuce landraces is increasing because native varieties, as high-quality products, are particularly attractive to consumers. Lettuce is a popular leafy vegetable worldwide, and interest in the consumption of first leaves… read more here.
Keywords: adult lettuce; baby leaves; quality; adult ... See more keywords