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View article: Preharvest application of abscisic acid promotes fruit ripening, colour development and modulates phenylpropanoid pathway in early maturing ‘Yoho’ persimmon
Preharvest application of abscisic acid promotes fruit ripening, colour development and modulates phenylpropanoid pathway in early maturing ‘Yoho’ persimmon Open
View article: Pre-Storage Application of Oxalic Acid and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Delays Degradation of Cell Wall Polysaccharides in Persimmon Fruit
Pre-Storage Application of Oxalic Acid and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Delays Degradation of Cell Wall Polysaccharides in Persimmon Fruit Open
Persimmon is a climacteric fruit that is highly prone to chilling injury (CI) and softening, which limits its long-term marketability. This study investigated the effectiveness of treatments on persimmon fruit: a 5 mM oxalic acid (OA) dip …
View article: Postharvest aqueous ozonation alleviates chilling injury by upregulating ascorbate-glutathione (AsA-GSH) cycle and associated antioxidant enzymes in cold-stored ‘kensington pride’ mango fruit
Postharvest aqueous ozonation alleviates chilling injury by upregulating ascorbate-glutathione (AsA-GSH) cycle and associated antioxidant enzymes in cold-stored ‘kensington pride’ mango fruit Open
Chilling injury (CI) hinders prolonged cold storage of mangoes ( Mangifera indica L.). Hence, the influence of postharvest aqueous ozonation (PAO) (1 mg ozone s − 1 ) of mature green ‘Kensington Pride’ mangoes for 10, 20 and 30 min precedi…
View article: NMR spectroscopy-derived index for the nutritional assessment of extra virgin olive oils based on fatty acids profiling
NMR spectroscopy-derived index for the nutritional assessment of extra virgin olive oils based on fatty acids profiling Open
View article: Cinnamon bark oil application and modified atmosphere packaging alleviates chilling injury, ethylene production and maintains antioxidant system in persimmons
Cinnamon bark oil application and modified atmosphere packaging alleviates chilling injury, ethylene production and maintains antioxidant system in persimmons Open
View article: Postharvest jasmonic acid and methyl jasmonate dip treatments alleviate chilling injury and maintain quality of cold‐stored ‘<scp>Black Amber</scp>’ and ‘<scp>Tegan Blue</scp>’ Japanese plums (<i>Prunus salicina</i><scp>Lindell</scp>)
Postharvest jasmonic acid and methyl jasmonate dip treatments alleviate chilling injury and maintain quality of cold‐stored ‘<span>Black Amber</span>’ and ‘<span>Tegan Blue</span>’ Japanese plums (<i>Prunus salicina</i><span>Lindell</span>) Open
BACKGROUND Chilling injury (CI) in Japanese plums ( Prunus salicina Lindell) is a critical cold storage constraint that adversely impacts fruit quality and marketability. Jasmonic acid (JA) and its methyl derivative ‘methyl jasmonate’ (MeJ…
View article: Postharvest methyl jasmonate application delays softening, and maintains the antioxidant potential of cold-stored jackfruit bulbs
Postharvest methyl jasmonate application delays softening, and maintains the antioxidant potential of cold-stored jackfruit bulbs Open
View article: Modified atmosphere packaging and melatonin application alleviates chilling injury in ‘Fuyu’ persimmon fruit by reducing ethylene production, mitigating ROS accumulation, and maintaining antioxidant system
Modified atmosphere packaging and melatonin application alleviates chilling injury in ‘Fuyu’ persimmon fruit by reducing ethylene production, mitigating ROS accumulation, and maintaining antioxidant system Open
View article: Copolyamide-Based Modified Atmosphere Packaging Attenuates Phenolic Degradation and Maintains Postharvest Quality of Rubus Berries
Copolyamide-Based Modified Atmosphere Packaging Attenuates Phenolic Degradation and Maintains Postharvest Quality of Rubus Berries Open
The highly perishable nature of Rubus berries, particularly their susceptibility to water loss and earlier senescence, significantly limits their shelf life. In this study, we investigated the mechanistic role of modified atmosphere packag…
View article: Preharvest methyl jasmonate application regulates ripening, colour development and improves phytochemical quality of fruits: A review
Preharvest methyl jasmonate application regulates ripening, colour development and improves phytochemical quality of fruits: A review Open
Jasmonic acid (JA) and its methyl ester, methyl jasmonate (MeJA), are increasingly being recognised as unique phytohormones, linked to a variety of physiological and molecular functions. Endogenous concentrations of jasmonates (JAs) vary a…
View article: Changes in Physical Attributes, Activities of Fruit Softening Enzymes, Cell Wall Polysaccharides and Fruit Quality of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) as Influenced by Maturation and Ripening
Changes in Physical Attributes, Activities of Fruit Softening Enzymes, Cell Wall Polysaccharides and Fruit Quality of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) as Influenced by Maturation and Ripening Open
Changes in physicochemical parameters, fruit softening enzymes and cell wall polysaccharides at four different maturation stages were investigated in two jackfruit genotypes (‘Accession 242’, ‘Accession 341’). For the first three maturity …
View article: Postharvest melatonin application attenuates browning, delays softening, and maintains the antioxidant potential of jackfruit bulbs
Postharvest melatonin application attenuates browning, delays softening, and maintains the antioxidant potential of jackfruit bulbs Open
View article: Variability in fruit quality traits of tropical Australian jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) genotypes
Variability in fruit quality traits of tropical Australian jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) genotypes Open
Jackfruit exhibits a high degree of genetic diversity due to cross-pollination and heterozygosity; nevertheless, little is known about the characterisation of fruit quality in jackfruit genotypes grown in tropical Australia. In this study,…
View article: Impact analysis of ethylene antagonists, storage environments and storage periods on postharvest physiology of ‘Cripps Pink’ apple fruit
Impact analysis of ethylene antagonists, storage environments and storage periods on postharvest physiology of ‘Cripps Pink’ apple fruit Open
Ethylene management and manipulating storage conditions are crucial elements that impact the postharvest quality of apple fruit. This study demonstrated the optimal approach for preserving the quality of ‘Cripps Pink’ apple fruit during st…
View article: Methyl Jasmonate Application Downregulates Drupelet Reversion and Enhances Phenolic Biosynthesis and Antioxidant Potential of Blackberries
Methyl Jasmonate Application Downregulates Drupelet Reversion and Enhances Phenolic Biosynthesis and Antioxidant Potential of Blackberries Open
View article: Preharvest methyl jasmonate application delays cell wall degradation and upregulates phenolic metabolism and antioxidant activities in cold stored raspberries
Preharvest methyl jasmonate application delays cell wall degradation and upregulates phenolic metabolism and antioxidant activities in cold stored raspberries Open
View article: Mineral profiling of diverse genotypes of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) grown in Australia
Mineral profiling of diverse genotypes of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) grown in Australia Open
View article: Editorial: Recent advances in research and development for vegetable crops under protected cultivation
Editorial: Recent advances in research and development for vegetable crops under protected cultivation Open
Editorial: Recent advances in research and development for vegetable crops under protected cultivation
View article: Methyl jasmonate advances fruit ripening, colour development, and improves antioxidant quality of ‘Yoho’ and ‘Jiro’ persimmon
Methyl jasmonate advances fruit ripening, colour development, and improves antioxidant quality of ‘Yoho’ and ‘Jiro’ persimmon Open
Methyl jasmonate (MJ) has potential to regulate fruit ripening and quality. 'Yoho' and 'Jiro' persimmons were sprayed with MJ (0, 2, 4, and 6 mM), four weeks before anticipated harvest to evaluate its effects on fruit colour and bioactive …
View article: Pre- and Post-harvest Elicitation with Methyl Jasmonate and Salicylic Acid Followed by Cold Storage Synergistically Improves Red Colour Development and Health-Promoting Compounds in Blood Oranges
Pre- and Post-harvest Elicitation with Methyl Jasmonate and Salicylic Acid Followed by Cold Storage Synergistically Improves Red Colour Development and Health-Promoting Compounds in Blood Oranges Open
Red blush is one of the key quality markers of blood orange fruit ( Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck). Therefore, the influence of pre- (1, 2, and 3 mM) and postharvest (0.5, 1, and 1.5 mM) methyl jasmonate (MeJA) and salicylic acid (SA) (1, 2, a…
View article: Water Loss: A Postharvest Quality Marker in Apple Storage
Water Loss: A Postharvest Quality Marker in Apple Storage Open
Apple fruit can be stored for long periods of time, especially with the use of controlled atmosphere storage, but like many fruits and vegetables are susceptible to water loss. Water loss can result in compromised appearance such as skin s…
View article: Enhancing crop resilience by harnessing the synergistic effects of biostimulants against abiotic stress
Enhancing crop resilience by harnessing the synergistic effects of biostimulants against abiotic stress Open
Plants experience constant exposed to diverse abiotic stresses throughout their growth and development stages. Given the burgeoning world population, abiotic stresses pose significant challenges to food and nutritional security. These stre…
View article: Methyl jasmonate application downregulates red drupelet reversion by modulating the antioxidant potential and maintains fruit quality of ‘Elvira’ blackberries
Methyl jasmonate application downregulates red drupelet reversion by modulating the antioxidant potential and maintains fruit quality of ‘Elvira’ blackberries Open
Red drupelet reversion (RDR) shortens the marketing window for blackberries by reducing cosmetic appearance of the fruit. Blackberry plants were sprayed with methyl jasmonate (MJ 0, 1, 2 or 3 mM), two weeks before tentative harvest maturit…
View article: Melatonin application suppresses oxidative stress and maintains fruit quality of cold stored ‘Esperanza’ raspberries by regulating antioxidant system
Melatonin application suppresses oxidative stress and maintains fruit quality of cold stored ‘Esperanza’ raspberries by regulating antioxidant system Open
Raspberries are highly perishable and have a short storage life. To extend its storage life, we evaluated the impact of preharvest melatonin (MEL) application (0, 50, 100, 200 mol L−1), three days before harvest, on the activities of oxida…
View article: Oxalic acid: A blooming organic acid for postharvest quality preservation of fresh fruit and vegetables
Oxalic acid: A blooming organic acid for postharvest quality preservation of fresh fruit and vegetables Open
View article: Trends in maintaining postharvest freshness and quality of <i>Rubus</i> berries
Trends in maintaining postharvest freshness and quality of <i>Rubus</i> berries Open
Blackberries and raspberries, commonly known as Rubus berries, are commercially grown worldwide across different climates. Rubus berries contain wide array of phytochemicals, vitamins, dietary fibers, minerals, and unsaturated fatty acids.…
View article: 1 H-cyclopropa[b]naphthalene: a novel ethylene antagonist for extending storage life and maintaining quality of climacteric and suppressed climacteric plums
1 H-cyclopropa[b]naphthalene: a novel ethylene antagonist for extending storage life and maintaining quality of climacteric and suppressed climacteric plums Open
View article: Insight into the Role of Melatonin in Mitigating Chilling Injury and Maintaining the Quality of Cold-Stored Fruits and Vegetables
Insight into the Role of Melatonin in Mitigating Chilling Injury and Maintaining the Quality of Cold-Stored Fruits and Vegetables Open
Chilling injury (CI) causes significant losses in fruits and vegetables during cold storage. CI symptoms exhibited as browning, off-flavour and sunken spots, reduced juice content, uneven ripening and softening in fresh horticultural produ…
View article: Postharvest Biology and Technology of Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.)
Postharvest Biology and Technology of Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) Open
Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) fruit is a rich source of carotenoids, flavonoids, phenolics, sugars, and organic acids. Although it is classified as a non-climacteric fruit, susceptibility to mechanical and physical bruising causes it…
View article: Insights into phytonutrient profile and postharvest quality management of jackfruit: A review
Insights into phytonutrient profile and postharvest quality management of jackfruit: A review Open
Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.), also known as 'vegetarian's meat', is an excellent source of carbohydrates, protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and several phytochemicals. It is a climacteric fruit that exhibits an increa…