![]() Glandular trichomes are responsible for producing specific secondary metabolites in vascular plants having species chemistry. (corn mint) is well known for the production of menthol, a used commodity in flavouring industries, and provides natural fragrances. Additionally, reduced changes were observed in WL, TC, C, TA and external quality traits required for marketing peppermint. Cooling enabled maintaining RR and EP without significant changes. WL decreased by 50 % and TC and C were preserved. Results show that the refrigeration treatments (6 and 10 ☌) maintained RR and EP with values of between 2.57 and 6.65 mL CO2 A hedonic evaluation was performed (external appearance, color scale, yellowing, the development of bad odors, leaf abscission and rots). Respiration rate (RR), ethylene production (EP), weight loss (WL), total chlorophyll (TC), carotenoids (C) and titratable acidity (TA) were determined. A completely randomized experimental design with 4 replications was used. ![]() Its behavior while stored at two temperatures (6 and 10 ☌) compared to a control at room temperature (20 ☒ ☌) was studied. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of low temperatures on the postharvest physiology of peppermint (Mentha x piperita L.).
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