2024 article

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

Munoz, B., Hayes, M., Perkins-Veazie, P., Gillitt, N., Munoz, M., Kay, C. D., … Iorizzo, M. (2024, March 4). 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

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Added: March 18, 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.