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Quantitative measurement of discoloration pigment in injured potato tissue by densitometry

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A method for objective evaluation of internal discoloration in bruised potato tissue using a recording densitometer and thin tissue slices was developed. The test takes 3 to 5 minutes per sample and measures quantitatively the pigment present in the discolored tissue.

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Un método para evaluar el descoloramiento interno en tejidos de papas dañadas ha sido desarrollado usando un densitómetro grabador y secciones delgadas de tejidos. El ensayo consume de 3 a 5 minutos y mide cuantitativamente el pigmento presente en el tejido descolorado.

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  1. Department of Horticulture, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington

    M. L. Weaver (Assistant Professor), H. A. Steen (Laboratory Technician) & K. N. Nilsen (Research Assistant)

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  1. M. L. Weaver
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  2. H. A. Steen
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Scientific paper 1767 College of Agriculture, Washington State University. Work was conducted under Project 1480.

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Weaver, M.L., Steen, H.A. & Nilsen, K.N. Quantitative measurement of discoloration pigment in injured potato tissue by densitometry. American Potato Journal 43, 412–417 (1966). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02869566

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