Rashid Al‐Yahyai
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View article: Effect of cold plasma on the physical quality and microbial growth of date fruit during cold storage
Effect of cold plasma on the physical quality and microbial growth of date fruit during cold storage Open
View article: Effect of Natural Edible Oil Coatings and Storage Conditions on the Postharvest Quality of Bananas
Effect of Natural Edible Oil Coatings and Storage Conditions on the Postharvest Quality of Bananas Open
Increasing the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables using edible natural substances after harvest is economically important and can be useful for human health. Postharvest techniques help maintain the quality of edible tissues resulting in …
View article: Altered calcium and potassium distribution maps in tomato tissues cultivated under salinity: studies using X-ray fluorescence (XFM) microscopy
Altered calcium and potassium distribution maps in tomato tissues cultivated under salinity: studies using X-ray fluorescence (XFM) microscopy Open
Calcium (Ca 2+ ) distribution into relatively low-transpiring fruit versus relatively high-transpiring leaves is of concern to the fruit industry. Ca 2+ uptake is further compromised under salinity through antagonistic competition with sod…
View article: New developments in the nanocarrier-based drug delivery system for the treatment of breast cancer
New developments in the nanocarrier-based drug delivery system for the treatment of breast cancer Open
Worldwide, breast cancer remains the leading cause of disease and mortality for women. Because of its aggressive nature and resistance to conventional medicines, triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is very challenging to treat. Through fo…
View article: Biotic and Abiotic Stresses of Major Fruit Crops in Oman: A review
Biotic and Abiotic Stresses of Major Fruit Crops in Oman: A review Open
View article: The Role of PR-5 Genes in Inducing Toxicity and Resistance in Potato Against Phytophthora infestans
The Role of PR-5 Genes in Inducing Toxicity and Resistance in Potato Against Phytophthora infestans Open
The pathogenesis-related protein 5(PR-5) gene family plays a role in multiple biological processes within plants. To develop resistant potato varieties, it is crucial to understand the molecular defense mechanisms against Phytophthora infe…
View article: Machine vision system combined with multiple regression for damage and quality detection of bananas during storage
Machine vision system combined with multiple regression for damage and quality detection of bananas during storage Open
The study used a machine vision system and applied image process analysis to assess the bruise parameters of the damage zone and external quality attributes of 18 treatments generated from bruised (30 cm and 60 cm drop heights) and non-bru…
View article: Genome-wide and expression analysis to understand the DUF789 gene family during development of Arabidopsis thaliana
Genome-wide and expression analysis to understand the DUF789 gene family during development of Arabidopsis thaliana Open
Proteins with domains of unknown function (DUF) play an essential role in the growth of plants. However, we conducted a study on the genome-wide identification of DUF789 genes and the functional evolution of different members of the DUF789…
View article: Evaluation of chemical quality attributes in bruised bananas during storage
Evaluation of chemical quality attributes in bruised bananas during storage Open
The influence of three impact energies resulted from simulated impactor, three storage temperatures conditions, and 12 days of storage duration was evaluated in the chemical characteristics of bruised banana fruit. The study used the pendu…
View article: Altered Calcium and Potassium Distribution Maps in Tomato Tissues Cultivated Under Salinity:Studies Using X-Ray Fluorescence (Xfm) Microscopy
Altered Calcium and Potassium Distribution Maps in Tomato Tissues Cultivated Under Salinity:Studies Using X-Ray Fluorescence (Xfm) Microscopy Open
View article: Cadmium Stress-Induced Polygalacturonase Expression in Plant Defense Pathways
Cadmium Stress-Induced Polygalacturonase Expression in Plant Defense Pathways Open
View article: Genome-wide analysis and expression profiling of CalS genes in Glycine max revealed their role in development and salt stress
Genome-wide analysis and expression profiling of CalS genes in Glycine max revealed their role in development and salt stress Open
Abiotic stress affects plants' growth and development. Soybean is an important crop of the world, however, its production is affected by abiotic stresses. Callose Synthase is the most crucial enzyme response to environmental and developmen…
View article: Genome-Wide Analysis and Expression Profiling of DUF668 Genes in Glycine max under Salt Stress
Genome-Wide Analysis and Expression Profiling of DUF668 Genes in Glycine max under Salt Stress Open
The DUF668 gene performs a critical role in mitigating the impact of abiotic stress factors. In this study, we identified 30 DUF668 genes in a soybean genome, distributed across fifteen chromosomes. The phylogenetic analysis classified the…
View article: Physiological Response of Stored Pomegranate Fruit Affected by Simulated Impact
Physiological Response of Stored Pomegranate Fruit Affected by Simulated Impact Open
Mechanical damage resulting from excessive impact force during handling and other postharvest operations from harvesting to consumption is a critical quality problem in fresh produce marketing. The study investigates the impact of bruise d…
View article: Desert endophytic fungi improve reproductive, morphological, biochemical, yield and fruit quality characteristics of tomato under drought stress
Desert endophytic fungi improve reproductive, morphological, biochemical, yield and fruit quality characteristics of tomato under drought stress Open
Purpose Crops are increasingly affected by drought; hence, the current study explored the potential role of three desert endophytic fungi, Aspergillus fumigatus , Aspergillus terreus and Talaromyces variabilis , in conferring drought toler…
View article: Applying a Computer Vision System to Monitor External Quality Attributes of Damaged Banana Fruit During Storage
Applying a Computer Vision System to Monitor External Quality Attributes of Damaged Banana Fruit During Storage Open
Consumer's interest in food safety and quality is increasing, mainly due to the international food trade, which needs rapid and non-destructive inspection techniques.The computer vision system is highly correlated with recent usage in the …
View article: Effect on physiological properties of banana fruit based on pendulum impact test and storage
Effect on physiological properties of banana fruit based on pendulum impact test and storage Open
This study investigated the effect of mechanical damage of different impact energies (0.074 J, 0.160 J, 0.273 J) generated by a pendulum impactor and evaluated the bruise intensity and quality changes of bananas after 12 days of storage at…
View article: Simulated Handling to Investigate the Effect of Mechanical Damage on Stored Pomegranate Fruit
Simulated Handling to Investigate the Effect of Mechanical Damage on Stored Pomegranate Fruit Open
Mechanical damage is a threat to both food security and sustainability. Bruising is the most common type of mechanical damage, and it causes a huge economic loss due to rejection of fresh produce and downgrading of the appearance quality b…
View article: Expression profiling of DUF599 genes revealed their role in regulating abiotic stress response in solanum tuberosum
Expression profiling of DUF599 genes revealed their role in regulating abiotic stress response in solanum tuberosum Open
The proteins containing the domain of unknown functions (DUFs) have significant roles in stress response and the growth of plants. A comprehensive genome-wide analysis and expression profiling of DUF599 was conducted to identify their role…
View article: Corrigendum: Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Profiling of Germin-Like Proteins Reveal Their Role in Regulating Abiotic Stress Response in Potato
Corrigendum: Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Profiling of Germin-Like Proteins Reveal Their Role in Regulating Abiotic Stress Response in Potato Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.831140.].
View article: Key insights to develop drought-resilient soybean: A review
Key insights to develop drought-resilient soybean: A review Open
Soybean (Glycine max L.) is one of the most important legume crops that provide high protein contents compared to any other crop. Drought stress is one of the most devastating abiotic factors that pose severe threats to crop growth and pro…
View article: Phosphorus and Potassium Application Improves Fodder Yield and Quality of Sorghum in Aridisol under Diverse Climatic Conditions
Phosphorus and Potassium Application Improves Fodder Yield and Quality of Sorghum in Aridisol under Diverse Climatic Conditions Open
Fodder yield and quality must be improved for sustainable livestock production. A lack of or low application of phosphorus (P) and potassium (P) are among the leading constraints of lower fodder yield and quality of sorghum [most cultivate…
View article: Seed priming with growth regulators modulates production, physiology and antioxidant defense of Indian squash (Praecitrullus fistulosus) under semi-arid conditions
Seed priming with growth regulators modulates production, physiology and antioxidant defense of Indian squash (Praecitrullus fistulosus) under semi-arid conditions Open
Indian squash ( Praecitrullus fistulosus ) crop faces heat and drought during its growth that is considered the most important abiotic stress in semi-arid areas. Seed priming with growth regulators enhances stress tolerance; hence, mitigat…
View article: Achene yield and oil quality of diverse sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) hybrids are affected by different irrigation sources
Achene yield and oil quality of diverse sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) hybrids are affected by different irrigation sources Open
Objectives: Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is a major oilseed crop grown for its edible oil across the globe, including Pakistan. The production of edible oil in Pakistan is less than the required quantity. The scarcity of water resource…
View article: Thin layer drying kinetics and quality dynamics of persimmon (Diospyros kaki) treated with preservatives and solar dried under different temperatures
Thin layer drying kinetics and quality dynamics of persimmon (Diospyros kaki) treated with preservatives and solar dried under different temperatures Open
Poor postharvest handling, microbial infestation, and high respiration rate are some the factors are responsible for poor storage life of perishable commodities. Therefore, effective preservation of these commodities is needed to lower the…
View article: Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Profiling of Germin-Like Proteins Reveal Their Role in Regulating Abiotic Stress Response in Potato
Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Profiling of Germin-Like Proteins Reveal Their Role in Regulating Abiotic Stress Response in Potato Open
Germin and germin-like proteins (GLPs) perform a significant role in plants against biotic and abiotic stress. To understand the role of GLPs in potato, a comprehensive genome-wide analysis was performed in the potato genome. This study id…
View article: Gamma rays induced genetic variability in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) germplasm
Gamma rays induced genetic variability in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) germplasm Open
View article: Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Profiling of DUF221 Gene Family Provides New Insights Into Abiotic Stress Responses in Potato
Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Profiling of DUF221 Gene Family Provides New Insights Into Abiotic Stress Responses in Potato Open
The domain of the unknown function 221 proteins regulate several processes in plants, including development, growth, hormone transduction mechanism, and abiotic stress response. Therefore, a comprehensive analysis of the potato genome was …
View article: Protective effect of jasmonic acid and potassium against cadmium stress in peas (Pisum sativum L.)
Protective effect of jasmonic acid and potassium against cadmium stress in peas (Pisum sativum L.) Open
View article: A New Taxon of <em>Sideroxylon mascatense</em> in Oman
A New Taxon of <em>Sideroxylon mascatense</em> in Oman Open
A new subspecies of Sideroxylon mascatense (A.DC.) T.D.Penn. in the Western Hajar Mountains, differing from the type subspecies in the colour of the mature fruit, is described. The two colour forms are genetically isolated, showing that th…