Table 2: Level of operating parameters defined in the response area methodology (RSM) of DIC treatment of leaves of Myrtus communis L.
Independent variables
Coded values X1=P
Saturated steam pressure (MPa)
X2=t
Total thermal treatment time (s)
X3=C
Number of cycles /
0.10 19 2
-1 0.2 60 3
0 0.35 120 4
1 0.5 180 5
0.6 221 6