Study of the physicochemical, instrumental and sensorial quality of lettuce growing - Brunela

• Grant number: 14/09150-8
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: August 01, 2014
• End date: July 31, 2015
• Field of knowledge: Agronomical Sciences - Food Science and Technology - Food Science
• Principal Investigator: Marta Regina Verruma-Bernardi
• Grantee: Elizabete Aparecida Covre
• Host Institution: Centro de Ciências Agrárias (CCA). Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR). Araras , SP, Brazil

Abstract

Lettuce is considered the main leafy greenery in Brazil. In recent decades, plenty of changes have happened regarding the predominant varietal types in the country. The goal of the study is to describe the physical, physicochemical, and sensory characteristics as well as verifying the consumer's perception as to buy a lettuce variety, which belongs to the genetic improvement program from UFSCar - Brunela - and comparing to an already marketed variety with similar characteristics, the Green Frisly. Both varieties will be produced in hydroponic systems. (AU)