Evaluation of storage losses of onion sets depending on the storage temperature
2002
Krawiec, M. (University of Agriculture, Lublin (Poland). Dept. of Seed Production and Nurseries)
Two temperature ranges were applied: 0-1 and 18-20 deg C, which, according to the research of many authors prevent vernalization of onion sets. The experiment was carried out in the years 1996-99. For storage, two cultivars of onion were selected, divided into 4 size class. Determined were the extent of the weight losses, the total storage losses, and occurrence of disease symptoms. It was found that storage in a temperature of 18-21 deg C had a significant effect on the increase in total storage losses in comparison with storage in a temperature of 0-1 deg C. The smaller the onion sets stored, the more bulbs completly dried up and the fewer were sprouting into leaves
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