Essays about: "Lisa Rydenheim"

Found 2 essays containing the words Lisa Rydenheim.

1. 1. Effects of storage on the visual quality, ascorbic acid and total phenolic content of fresh-cut rutabaga, kohlrabi and parsnip

   University essay from SLU/Horticulture

   Author : Lisa Rydenheim; [2008]
   Keywords : fresh-cut; quality; storage; rutabaga; kohlrabi; parsnip; Brassicaceae; Apiaceae; root vegetables; ascorbic acid; vitamin C; total phenolics; phenolic compounds; enzymatic browning;

   Abstract : The market for minimally processed fruit and vegetables is growing rapidly and root vegetables may be interesting as fresh-cut products. The effect of cutting size and storage time on the quality of the fresh-cut rutabaga, kohlrabi and parsnip was studied. Two different sizes of fresh-cuts were compared; big slices and small sticks. READ MORE

3. 2. Effects of zeolites on the growth of cucumber and tomato seedlings

   University essay from SLU/Horticulture

   Author : Lisa Rydenheim; [2007]
   Keywords : zeolites; growth medium; subtrate; tomato; cucumber; ZeoPro; mineral; nutrients; horticulture;

   Abstract : Zeolites are a group of minerals, with a special structure giving them properties like ion-exchange capacity and the ability to act as molecular sieves. Due to these properties zeolites have a wide range of applications in various areas. ZeoPro is a commercial product, based on natural zeolite minerals and developed as a plant growth medium. READ MORE