2024 journal article

Genotype and ripening method affect carotenoid content and bio-accessibility in banana

Food & Function.

By: B. Munoz  n, M. Hayes  n, P. Perkins-Veazie  n, N. Gillitt, M. Munoz, C. Kay  n, M. Lila n , M. Ferruzzi  n, M. Iorizzo  n

Source: ORCID
Added: March 8, 2024

This study concludes that the genotype, ripening methods (natural vs. exogenous ethylene application), and carotenoid bioaccessible content should be considered when setting a nutrition goal for vitamin A biofortification in banana-breeding programs.