Table 1. Significant differences on quality characteristics depending on packaging method (Trt 1) and root trimming (Trt 2) in green onions during storage period at 20°C or 1°C

Storage temp. (°C) Treatment and packaging Weight loss Root color Curve Color Firmness SSC1)
Leaf a* Leaf b* Stem b*
20 Trt 1 ****
Trt 2 **** * *
Trt 1×Trt 2 **
1 Trt 1 **** *** ** *
Trt 2 *
Trt 1×Trt 2
SSC means soluble solid contents.