Sensory attributes were quantified on a scale from 5 to 1 in the following way. Color was rated using 5 = dark green, uniformcolor, without defects, 3 = lighter green, a few yellowing spots, and 1 = yellowish florets.Texture was rated using 5 = very tight andfirm florets, 3 = slightly loose but acceptable, and 1 = very loose andwilted; Odor was rated using 5 = no off-odors, 3 = slight but obviousoff-odor, and 1 = strong off-odor.