Abstract

This dataset contains experimental data to evaluate the physiological and quality changes of fresh-cut red chard (Beta vulgaris) and rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia) leaves illuminated during storage with monochromatic light emitting diode (LED) lamps, featuring different spectral component (red, green, yellow, white, blue and far-red) and same light intensity (35 μmol m−2 s-1). In particular, the dataset contains biomass, colorimetric and microbiological data determined up to 10 days of storage at 5 °C. Also, data on total antioxidant activity along the shelf-life were provided. The results were presented in the publication: Pennisi, G., Orsini, F., Castillejo, N., Gómez, P. A., Crepaldi, A., Fernández, J. A., Egea-Gilabert, C., Artés-Hernández, F., Gianquinto, G. (2021). Spectral composition from led lighting during storage affects nutraceuticals and safety attributes of fresh-cut red chard (Beta vulgaris) and rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia) leaves. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 175, 111500, DOI 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2021.111500.