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Foliar analysis as a diagnostic technique in cocoa nutrition. II .—Errors during the preparation phase prior to analysis of leaf samples
Author(s) -
Acquaye D. K.
Publication year - 1967
Publication title -
journal of the science of food and agriculture
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.782
H-Index - 142
eISSN - 1097-0010
pISSN - 0022-5142
DOI - 10.1002/jsfa.2740180108
Subject(s) - grinding , horticulture , chemistry , environmental science , food science , materials science , biology , metallurgy
Abstract Errors arising from the preparative phase of storing the fresh harvested cocoa leaves during transit to the laboratory, washing, drying, grinding and storage of the ground material before analysis have been studied. A procedure aimed at reducing such errors is recommended.