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View article: Hexanal-Based Formulation Delays Softening in ‘Y368’ Kiwifruit Across Maturity Stages by Preserving Cell Wall Polysaccharides and Suppressing Cell Wall-Degrading Enzymes
Hexanal-Based Formulation Delays Softening in ‘Y368’ Kiwifruit Across Maturity Stages by Preserving Cell Wall Polysaccharides and Suppressing Cell Wall-Degrading Enzymes Open
Kiwifruit has a limited storage life due to rapid softening, with harvest maturity playing a key role in softening rates, leading to substantial postharvest losses. This study investigated the efficacy of a hexanal-based enhanced freshness…
View article: Morphological changes of lenticels and their role in gas exchange and sprouting physiology of potato tubers during postharvest storage
Morphological changes of lenticels and their role in gas exchange and sprouting physiology of potato tubers during postharvest storage Open
The application of exogenous gases has been used to suppress sprouting in stored potato tubers. However, their efficacy in extending ecodormancy largely depends on achieving optimal gas exchange between the storage atmosphere and the tuber…
View article: Influence of Animal Manure Extracts on Physico-Chemical and Nutritional Quality of Tomatoes Grown in Soilless Cultivation
Influence of Animal Manure Extracts on Physico-Chemical and Nutritional Quality of Tomatoes Grown in Soilless Cultivation Open
In response to environmental challenges facing the agricultural sector, growers are moving toward innovative and sustainable cultivation methods such as the hydroponic production system. This study evaluated the effect of different sources…
View article: Temperature Effects on Seed Germination and Seedling Biochemical Profile of Cannabis Landraces
Temperature Effects on Seed Germination and Seedling Biochemical Profile of Cannabis Landraces Open
This study investigated the effect of temperature on the germination and seedling biochemical profiles of eight cannabis landraces, namely Ladysmith Ugwayi wesiZulu (L1) and Iswazi (L2), Durban Poison (H1), Bergville Ugwayi wesiZulu (B1), …
View article: The effect of composite edible coatings on the postharvest quality of “Hass” avocado fruit treated at different harvest maturities
The effect of composite edible coatings on the postharvest quality of “Hass” avocado fruit treated at different harvest maturities Open
Edible coatings play a critical role in reducing postharvest losses during storage and supply chain of horticultural commodities. The present study evaluated the efficacy of different concentrations of moringa leaf extract (MLE) combined w…
View article: Advancing Fruit Preservation: Ecofriendly Treatments for Controlling Fruit Softening
Advancing Fruit Preservation: Ecofriendly Treatments for Controlling Fruit Softening Open
Textural softening is a major factor that limits the storage potential of fruit. Fresh produce markets incur severe financial losses due to excessive fruit softening. The application of preservation strategies aimed at mitigating fruit sof…
View article: Response to Various Water Regimes of the Physiological Aspects, Nutritional Water Productivity, and Phytochemical Composition of Bush Tea (Athrixia phylicoides DC.) Grown under a Protected Environment
Response to Various Water Regimes of the Physiological Aspects, Nutritional Water Productivity, and Phytochemical Composition of Bush Tea (Athrixia phylicoides DC.) Grown under a Protected Environment Open
The influence of water regimes on plants is crucial for integrating bush tea (Athrixia phylicoides DC.) into strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa to tackle food and nutritional insecurity by considering physiological aspects, nutritional yield…
View article: Unveiling biomarkers for postharvest resilience: the role of canopy position on quality and abscisic acid dynamics of ‘Nadorcott’ clementine mandarins
Unveiling biomarkers for postharvest resilience: the role of canopy position on quality and abscisic acid dynamics of ‘Nadorcott’ clementine mandarins Open
Introduction Clementine mandarins are categorised as non-climacteric fruit because they do not exhibit an increase in respiration rate and ethylene production during ripening. Recent studies have suggested that abscisic acid (ABA), a disti…
View article: Corrigendum: Mechanism of enhanced freshness formulation in optimizing antioxidant retention of gold kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) harvested at two maturity stages
Corrigendum: Mechanism of enhanced freshness formulation in optimizing antioxidant retention of gold kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) harvested at two maturity stages Open
CORRECTION article Front. Sustain. Food Syst., 30 January 2024Sec. Sustainable Food Processing Volume 8 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2024.1371078
View article: Investigating the influence of varying water regimes on the growth and development and nutritional water productivity of bush tea ( <i>Athrixia phylicoides</i> DC.)
Investigating the influence of varying water regimes on the growth and development and nutritional water productivity of bush tea ( <i>Athrixia phylicoides</i> DC.) Open
Bush tea ( Athrixia phylicoides DC.) is an indigenous shrub of South Africa known for its medicinal properties. However, due to a lack of comprehensive information to develop suitable irrigation management strategies, the cultivation of bu…
View article: Seed dormancy and germination responses of cannabis landraces to various pre-treatments
Seed dormancy and germination responses of cannabis landraces to various pre-treatments Open
The current study evaluated the effectiveness of different pre-treatments for dormancy breaking and seed germination of five cannabis landraces. These landraces were collected from local growers in three regions of KwaZulu-Natal Province i…
View article: Mechanism of enhanced freshness formulation in optimizing antioxidant retention of gold kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) harvested at two maturity stages
Mechanism of enhanced freshness formulation in optimizing antioxidant retention of gold kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) harvested at two maturity stages Open
Kiwifruit exhibits a climacteric ripening pattern and has as an extremely perishable nature. Considering that high perishability leads to a loss in antioxidants and overall nutritional quality. This study aimed to examine the efficacy of e…
View article: Characterization of cannabis varieties and the intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting cannabis germination and seedling establishment: A descriptive review
Characterization of cannabis varieties and the intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting cannabis germination and seedling establishment: A descriptive review Open
Cannabis sativa L. is the utmost consumed, grown, and produced illicit drug worldwide. The psychotropic activity of the component (-)-trans-∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9-THC), however, led to the banning of cannabis worldwide for many centur…
View article: Effect of Preharvest Ethephon Application on Selected Biochemical Components and Polyphenol Oxidase Activity in Macadamia Nuts
Effect of Preharvest Ethephon Application on Selected Biochemical Components and Polyphenol Oxidase Activity in Macadamia Nuts Open
Ethephon is a plant growth regulator that triggers diverse responses in plants, such as fruit ripening, leaf senescence, hull senescence, stem elongation, and nut abscission. This study examined how the preharvest application of ethephon 4…
View article: Impact of Preharvest Ethephon Foliar Spray on the Postharvest Fatty Acid Profile and Dietary Indicators of Macadamia Nuts
Impact of Preharvest Ethephon Foliar Spray on the Postharvest Fatty Acid Profile and Dietary Indicators of Macadamia Nuts Open
The use of ethephon, designed to stimulate nut detachment, initiates the release of ethylene, a well-established regulator of postharvest shelf-life in various agricultural products. This study aimed to assess the impact of ethephon applic…
View article: Postharvest effect of gaseous ozone on physicochemical quality, carotenoid content and shelf-life of mango fruit
Postharvest effect of gaseous ozone on physicochemical quality, carotenoid content and shelf-life of mango fruit Open
This study investigated the effect of gaseous ozone (O3) exposure time on the postharvest quality and shelf-life of mangoes. “Keitt” mango fruit harvested at physiological maturity was exposed to 0.25 mg/L of O3 for 12, 24,36, or 48 hours,…
View article: Assessing the Impact of Roasting Temperatures on Biochemical and Sensory Quality of Macadamia Nuts (Macadamia integrifolia)
Assessing the Impact of Roasting Temperatures on Biochemical and Sensory Quality of Macadamia Nuts (Macadamia integrifolia) Open
Depending on the temperature regime used during roasting, the biochemical and sensory characteristics of macadamia nuts can change. ‘A4′ and ‘Beaumont’ were used as model cultivars to examine how roasting temperatures affected the chemical…
View article: Physico-Chemical Analysis of Vermicompost Mixtures
Physico-Chemical Analysis of Vermicompost Mixtures Open
The study evaluated the physical and chemical characteristics of vermicompost mixtures to optimize nutrient extraction. Three compost mixtures (chicken plus horse (CH+H), chicken plus cattle (CH+C), and cattle plus horse (C+H)) were select…
View article: Effects of Different Tillage Practices and Nitrogen Fertiliser Application Rates on Soil-Available Nitrogen
Effects of Different Tillage Practices and Nitrogen Fertiliser Application Rates on Soil-Available Nitrogen Open
The dynamics of nitrogen availability in soil result from the net amount of organic and inorganic inputs undergoing decomposition, mineralization, and immobilization. This varies with soil type, climate, and cropping system management prac…
View article: Bottle Gourd Landraces and Its Potential Contribution to Food Security
Bottle Gourd Landraces and Its Potential Contribution to Food Security Open
Issues surrounding water scarcity and malnutrition in the rural household of sub-Saharan Africa continue to be a problem and pose threat to food security. In such cases, traditional and underutilized crops have been proposed because of the…
View article: The Antifungal Effect of Gaseous Ozone on Lasiodiplodia theobromae Causing Stem-End Rot in ‘Keitt’ Mangoes
The Antifungal Effect of Gaseous Ozone on Lasiodiplodia theobromae Causing Stem-End Rot in ‘Keitt’ Mangoes Open
This study evaluated the antifungal activity of ozone (O3) against stem-end rot of mango fruit (cv. Keitt). Mango fruit were exposed to gaseous ozone (0.25 mg/L) for 24 or 36 h during cold storage, and control fruit were untreated. Experim…
View article: Changes in cytokinins and auxins levels in the rind of ‘Nules Clementine’ mandarin as related to the fruit position on the tree and the susceptibility to non-chilling rind breakdown disorder
Changes in cytokinins and auxins levels in the rind of ‘Nules Clementine’ mandarin as related to the fruit position on the tree and the susceptibility to non-chilling rind breakdown disorder Open
The role of phytohormones in mitigating or enhancing the incidence of non-chilling rind physiological disorder of citrus fruit is largely unknown. Therefore, this study attempted to elucidate cytokinins (CK) and auxin changes in 'Nules Cle…
View article: Long-Term No-Till Conservation Agriculture and Nitrogen Fertilization on Soil Micronutrients in a Semi-Arid Region of South Africa
Long-Term No-Till Conservation Agriculture and Nitrogen Fertilization on Soil Micronutrients in a Semi-Arid Region of South Africa Open
Knowledge of the long-term complex relationship between soils, crops, and management practices, such as conservation agriculture, is critical in developing nutrient management strategies to optimise crop yields. This study examined the con…
View article: Postharvest Application of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on Climacteric Fruits: Factors Affecting Efficacy
Postharvest Application of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on Climacteric Fruits: Factors Affecting Efficacy Open
Climacteric fruits continue to ripen postharvest, characterized by an increase in respiration and ethylene. Thus, the shelf-life, quality, and marketability of these fruits is reduced rapidly. One of the most important postharvest technolo…