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View article: Effects of different drying methods on physical properties and anthocyanin and volatile compound contents of black sweet corn (Zea mays L. Saccharata Sturt)
Effects of different drying methods on physical properties and anthocyanin and volatile compound contents of black sweet corn (Zea mays L. Saccharata Sturt) Open
Background Black sweet corn is a new corn variety that offers nutritional advantages; however, high water content makes it difficult to preserve. Drying is a widely employed postharvest processing technique to enhance shelf-life and econom…
View article: Florida Medallion™ ‘FL 16.30-128’ Strawberry
Florida Medallion™ ‘FL 16.30-128’ Strawberry Open
View article: Functional Characteristics of Aldehyde Dehydrogenase and Its Involvement in Aroma Volatile Biosynthesis in Banana Fruit
Functional Characteristics of Aldehyde Dehydrogenase and Its Involvement in Aroma Volatile Biosynthesis in Banana Fruit Open
View article: Jicama as a Low-sugar Ingredient for Juice Production: The Impact of Soil Amendment and Harvest Maturity on Juice Quality
Jicama as a Low-sugar Ingredient for Juice Production: The Impact of Soil Amendment and Harvest Maturity on Juice Quality Open
View article: ‘Donaldson’: Characterization of a Rediscovered Variety for Use in Orange Juice
‘Donaldson’: Characterization of a Rediscovered Variety for Use in Orange Juice Open
View article: LED Lights Influence the Volatile and Nutrition Quality of Amaranth Microgreens
LED Lights Influence the Volatile and Nutrition Quality of Amaranth Microgreens Open
View article: Preharvest-applied Fungicides for Postharvest Diplodia Stem-end Rot Control on Grapefruit
Preharvest-applied Fungicides for Postharvest Diplodia Stem-end Rot Control on Grapefruit Open
View article: The Rediscovery of ‘Donaldson’ Sweet Orange, a Variety That Has Potential for Use in Orange Juice
The Rediscovery of ‘Donaldson’ Sweet Orange, a Variety That Has Potential for Use in Orange Juice Open
In Summer 2021, a comprehensive evaluation of germplasm for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) citrus breeding program was conducted to assess all citrus scions that may have commercial potential f…
View article: Flavonoid contributors to bitterness in juice from Citrus and Citrus hybrids with/without Poncirus trifoliata in their pedigree
Flavonoid contributors to bitterness in juice from Citrus and Citrus hybrids with/without Poncirus trifoliata in their pedigree Open
Bitterness and off-flavors are problematic in some citrus genotypes, particularly Citrus hybrids with Poncirus trifoliata in their pedigrees that have shown tolerance to the devastating citrus greening disease. Comprehensive …
View article: Light source and spectra influence the phytochemical profile of amaranth microgreens
Light source and spectra influence the phytochemical profile of amaranth microgreens Open
View article: Fundamentals of Edible Coatings and Combination with Biocontrol Agents: A Strategy to Improve Postharvest Fruit Preservation
Fundamentals of Edible Coatings and Combination with Biocontrol Agents: A Strategy to Improve Postharvest Fruit Preservation Open
Challenges in global food supply chains include preserving postharvest quality and extending the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. The utilization of edible coatings (ECs) combined with biocontrol agents (BCAs) represents a promising st…
View article: New insights in the flavor and chemistry of Huanglongbing tolerant citrus hybrids with/without Poncirus trifoliata in their pedigree
New insights in the flavor and chemistry of Huanglongbing tolerant citrus hybrids with/without Poncirus trifoliata in their pedigree Open
Introduction Citrus hybrids with Poncirus trifoliata L. Raf. introgression have gained interest due to their tolerance to Huanglongbing (HLB), a devastating disease for Florida citrus agriculture. While these hybrids inherit disease tolera…
View article: Effect of X-ray Irradiation and Carnauba Wax Coating on Quality of Lime (Citrus latifolia Tan.) Fruit
Effect of X-ray Irradiation and Carnauba Wax Coating on Quality of Lime (Citrus latifolia Tan.) Fruit Open
The quality of Persian (Tahiti) lime ( Citrus latifolia Tan.) fruit was determined following coating with carnauba wax and X-ray irradiation at doses suitable for disinfestation of quarantine pests. Fruit with or without carnauba wax coati…
View article: Postharvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables—Series II
Postharvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables—Series II Open
Fruits and vegetables are crucial nutritional sources of carbohydrates, protein, minerals, vitamins, and dietary fiber, offering significant benefits to human health [...]
View article: Chemical and genetic basis of orange flavor
Chemical and genetic basis of orange flavor Open
Sweet orange ( Citrus sinensis ) exhibits limited genetic diversity and high susceptibility to Huanglongbing (HLB). Breeding HLB-tolerant orange-like hybrids is in dire need. However, our understanding of the key compounds responsible for …
View article: Comparative Evaluation of Volatile Organic Compounds in Two Bottle Gourd Accessions with Distinct Fruit Shapes
Comparative Evaluation of Volatile Organic Compounds in Two Bottle Gourd Accessions with Distinct Fruit Shapes Open
Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria L.) belongs to the cucurbit family and has a long history of cultivation in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, both for food and medicine. Popularized by its unique fruit shapes, gourds are used t…
View article: Application of Thymol Vapors to Control Postharvest Decay Caused by Penicillium digitatum and Lasiodiplodia theobromae in Grapefruit
Application of Thymol Vapors to Control Postharvest Decay Caused by Penicillium digitatum and Lasiodiplodia theobromae in Grapefruit Open
Two of the major postharvest diseases impacting grapefruit shelf life and marketability in the state of Florida (USA) are stem-end rot (SER) caused by Lasiodiplodia theobromae and green mold (GM) caused by Penicillium digitatum. Here, we i…
View article: Effect of Humidity-Triggered Controlled-Release 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on Postharvest Quality of Papaya Fruit
Effect of Humidity-Triggered Controlled-Release 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on Postharvest Quality of Papaya Fruit Open
Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is a valuable economic crop that is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions but has a short storage and shelf life. Exploring effective strategies to improve the postharvest quality of papaya is impo…
View article: A large sensory and multi-omics evaluation unraveled chemical and genetic basis of orange flavor
A large sensory and multi-omics evaluation unraveled chemical and genetic basis of orange flavor Open
Sweet orange ( Citrus sinensis ) exhibits limited genetic diversity and high susceptibility to Huanglongbing (HLB). New HLB-tolerant orange-like hybrids are promising alternatives. However, the genetic control of key flavor compounds in or…
View article: Soil Amendment and Storage Effect the Quality of Winter Melons (Benincasa hispida (Thunb) Cogn.) and Their Juice
Soil Amendment and Storage Effect the Quality of Winter Melons (Benincasa hispida (Thunb) Cogn.) and Their Juice Open
Winter melon fruits were grown in the field using anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) and conventional fertilizer alone as the control treatment. Fruits were harvested and stored at 20 °C for 120 d, the juice was processed on day one and d…
View article: Editorial: Metabolism of Fruit Volatile Organic Compounds
Editorial: Metabolism of Fruit Volatile Organic Compounds Open
Metabolism of fruit volatile organic compounds 10 Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are essential for fruit flavor, and along with sugars and acids, play 11 a key role in the perception and acceptability of fruits by consumers. Over 1700 V…
View article: Effect of Preprocessing Storage Temperature and Time on the Physicochemical Properties of Winter Melon Juice
Effect of Preprocessing Storage Temperature and Time on the Physicochemical Properties of Winter Melon Juice Open
Numerous studies demonstrated that winter melons (Benincasa hispida) have a long storage life at 20°C without quality and flavor degradation in fruit. However, fruit for processing are frequently handled under refrigerated conditions or ex…
View article: Postharvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables
Postharvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables Open
All articles in the presented collection are high-quality examples of both basic and applied research. The publications collectively refer to apples, bananas, cherries, kiwi fruit, mango, grapes, green bean pods, pomegranates, sweet pepper…
View article: Edible Coatings from Opuntia ficus-indica Cladodes Alongside Chitosan on Quality and Antioxidants in Cherries during Storage
Edible Coatings from Opuntia ficus-indica Cladodes Alongside Chitosan on Quality and Antioxidants in Cherries during Storage Open
The aim of this work was to investigate the effect of edible coatings (ECs) prepared from extracts of Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI) cladodes in comparison with a commercial chitosan formulation on the quality of ‘Regina’ cherries packaged in …
View article: Functional Characteristics of Aldehyde Dehydrogenase and Its Involvement in Aromatic Volatile Biosynthesis in Postharvest Banana Ripening
Functional Characteristics of Aldehyde Dehydrogenase and Its Involvement in Aromatic Volatile Biosynthesis in Postharvest Banana Ripening Open
Butanol vapor feeding to ripe banana pulp slices produced abundant butyl butanoate, indicating that a portion of butanol molecules was converted to butanoate/butanoyl-CoA via butanal, and further biosynthesized to ester. A similar phenomen…
View article: Five Rootstocks for “Emperor” Mandarin Under Subtropical Climate in Southern Brazil
Five Rootstocks for “Emperor” Mandarin Under Subtropical Climate in Southern Brazil Open
Rootstocks modulate several characteristics of citrus trees, including vegetative growth, fruit yield and quality, and resistance or tolerance to pests, diseases, soil drought, and salinity, among other factors. There is a shortage of scio…
View article: Preharvest Foliar Salicylic Acid Sprays Reduce Cracking of Fig Fruit at Harvest
Preharvest Foliar Salicylic Acid Sprays Reduce Cracking of Fig Fruit at Harvest Open
Peel cracking and ostiole-end splitting (collectively termed cracking) are common disorders in ripe fig fruit, downgrading fruit quality and thus limiting marketability. This two-year field study addressed the possibility of alleviating cr…
View article: Analysis and Potential Value of Compounds Extracted From Star Ruby, Rio Red, and Ruby Red Grapefruit, and Grapefruit Juice Processing Residues via Steam Explosion
Analysis and Potential Value of Compounds Extracted From Star Ruby, Rio Red, and Ruby Red Grapefruit, and Grapefruit Juice Processing Residues via Steam Explosion Open
Culled whole grapefruit (WG) and grapefruit juice processing residues (GP) are currently incorporated into low-cost animal feed. If individual chemical components found within these side streams could be recovered as high-value coproducts,…
View article: The Effect of Controlled-Release Carvacrol on Safety and Quality of Blueberries Stored in Perforated Packaging
The Effect of Controlled-Release Carvacrol on Safety and Quality of Blueberries Stored in Perforated Packaging Open
The objective of this research was to evaluate the use of a controlled-release carvacrol powder to delay storage decay and maintain the safety of blueberries. The controlled-release carvacrol powder was a microcapsule of carvacrol (11% (w/…
View article: Genomic Characterization of the Fruity Aroma Gene, FaFAD1, Reveals a Gene Dosage Effect on γ-Decalactone Production in Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa)
Genomic Characterization of the Fruity Aroma Gene, FaFAD1, Reveals a Gene Dosage Effect on γ-Decalactone Production in Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) Open
Strawberries produce numerous volatile compounds that contribute to the unique flavors of fruits. Among the many volatiles, γ-decalactone (γ-D) has the greatest contribution to the characteristic fruity aroma in strawberry fruit. The prese…