Prolongamento da vida útil de raízes de beterraba orgânica acondicionadas em diferentes embalagens e refrigeração

Abstract

The beet (Beta vulgaris L.) is a tuberous root of great agricultural importance and presents a great volume of commercialization in Brazil. After harvesting its respiratory process, which leads to deterioration, being sought by studies that extend its useful life. The production of the same, from vigorous and healthy seedlings, enables farmers to harvest vegetables with superior quality and, consequently, a product with a longer shelf-life. The use of this type has been improved and improved with the use of organic substrate (gongocomposite) chains. The beet bases were conditioned in two plastic containers and stored at a temperature of 5oC ± 2oC, being submitted to a physical and chemical rate. The results indicated that the packaging with the unperforated plastic bag was more efficient in extending the life of the beet, reducing the fresh mass and maintaining the firmness of the roots, allowing farmers a greater possibility of commercialization and in the longest time consuming them.