Effect of Heat Treatment on the Quality and Soft Rot Resistance of Sweet Potato during Long-Term Storage.

Heat treatment is a widely applied technique in the preservation of fruits and vegetables, effectively addressing issues such as disease management, rot prevention, and browning. In this study, we investigated the impact of heat treatment at 35 °C for 24 h on the quality characteristics and disease resistance of two sweet potato varieties, P32/P ( (L.) Lam.