2024 journal article

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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

10.1039/D3FO04632J

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3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science)

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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.