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Nitsan Lugassi, Ofer Stein, Aiman Egbaria, Eduard Belausov, Hanita Zemach, Tal Arad, David Granot, Nir Carmi
Summary: Sucrose synthase (SuSy) and fructokinase (FRK) work together to control carbohydrate flux in sink tissues. Suppression of SUS1,3&4 and FRK2 genes affects shoot apical meristem growth, leaf structure, vascular development, as well as fruit and seed development in tomato plants.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Bernard Darfour, Kurt A. Rosentrater
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Plant Sciences
Ling Liao, Sichen Li, Yunjie Li, Zehao Huang, Jiahao Li, Bo Xiong, Mingfei Zhang, Guochao Sun, Zhihui Wang
Summary: Pre- and post-harvest methyl jasmonate treatments can reduce chilling injury and maintain the quality of lemon fruits during cold storage. The treatment enhances antioxidant enzyme activities, while reducing phospholipase D and lipoxygenase activities and malondialdehyde content. Pre-harvest treatment shows better results, with 0.3 mM concentration being the most effective in protecting the fruits.
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Agronomy
Yosef Al Shoffe, Jacqueline F. Nock, Yiyi Zhang, Christopher B. Watkins
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POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Agronomy
Gal Nomberg, Ofir Marinov, Eldad Karavani, Ekaterina Manasherova, Einat Zelinger, Oded Yarden, Hagai Cohen
Summary: Fruit skin reticulation, formed by suberized cells, plays an important role in fruit development. However, its impact on post-harvest traits remains unclear. In this study, cucumbers with different types of skin were compared, and it was found that the skin-cracked Sikkim cucumbers exhibited higher resilience to chilling injuries during cold storage.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maria Carcamo de la Concepcion, Daniel James Sargent, Nada Surbanovski, Richard John Colgan, Marco Moretto
Summary: This study used RNAseq to analyze the transcriptional changes in blueberry fruits of two cultivars during storage post-harvest, revealing significant differences in fruit quality between the two cultivars, involving various biological processes and gene expression regulation.
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Horticulture
Lien Le Phuong Nguyen, Tung Thanh Pham, Zinabu Hailu Syium, Viktoria Zsom-Muha, Laszlo Baranyai, Tamas Zsom, Geza Hitka
Summary: The timing of 1-MCP application on pears is crucial for extending their shelf life. Applying 1-MCP on the 3rd day after harvest yielded the best results, reducing ethylene and carbon dioxide production, maintaining higher flesh firmness, and slowing down surface color change.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Seyda Cavusoglu, Suat Sensoy, Arzu Karatas, Onur Tekin, Firat Islek, Nurettin Yilmaz, Selma Kipcak, Sezai Ercisli, Sona Skrovankova, Anna Adamkova, Jiri Mlcek
Summary: This study investigated the effects of pre-harvest cytokinin application on postharvest physiology of pepper fruits in Turkey. The results showed that cytokinin can delay aging of peppers, positively impact antioxidative enzymes, lipid peroxidation, total phenolics, and total antioxidant activity.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Tingting Tang, Hongsheng Zhou, Libin Wang, Jing Zhao, Lijie Ma, Jun Ling, Guofeng Li, Wen Huang, Pengxia Li, Yingtong Zhang
Summary: The roles of methyl jasmonate (MeJA) and prohydrojasmon (PDJ) in postharvest color development and anthocyanins biosynthesis in the skin of peach fruit were investigated in this study. The results showed that both MeJA and PDJ treatments positively affected the red color formation in peach fruits due to enhanced anthocyanin accumulation. This effect was attributed to increased enzyme activities and transcript abundance of anthocyanin biosynthesis-related genes.
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Food Science & Technology
Tatiane Jessica Siebeneichler, Jessica Fernanda Hoffmann, Vanessa Galli, Rui Carlos Zambiazi
Summary: This review focuses on the critical factors for maintaining pecan nut quality, including pre- and post-harvest factors and the impact of each step in the process. It is found that cultivar choice, handling, and storage conditions play a significant role in the chemical composition and sensory aspects of pecans. Optimal cultivar selection, handling methods, and storage conditions are recommended to preserve the high-quality characteristics of pecan nuts.
TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Chiara Caltagirone, Cristiana Peano, Francesco Sottile
Summary: Almond cultivation in Sicily is in a phase of great interest, focusing on developing specialized orchards with high-quality cultivars and exploring value in secondary products through circular economy approaches. Research has shown that different almond cultivars have varying levels of bioactive substances in their skins, highlighting opportunities for added value and industrial development in the sector.
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(2021)
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Cell Biology
Donato Chiatante, Antonio Montagnoli, Dalila Trupiano, Gabriella Sferra, John Bryant, Thomas L. Rost, Gabriella S. Scippa
Summary: Mechanical stress in tree roots induces the production of reaction wood and new branch roots, which help prevent anchorage failure and limb damage. The vascular cambium plays a crucial role in coordinating these responses, with intense crosstalk between meristematic cells to evaluate mechanical forces and coordinate suitable responses along the root axis. The concept of a meristematic connectome suggests that various meristems in the plant body function as a single interconnected structure to adjust the plant to its environment.
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Agronomy
Muez Berhe, Bhadriraju Subramanyam, Girma Demissie, Mekasha Chichaybelu, Fetien Abay Abera, Rizana Mahroof, Jagger Harvey
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of different storage technologies and durations on the losses of stored chickpea seeds. The results show that hermetic storage bags, such as the PICS and SGP bags, effectively maintain temperature, humidity, and seed quality, while suppressing insect development and seed damage. Hence, farmers are recommended to use these hermetic storage bags for preserving chickpea seeds.
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(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Mi Wei, Huiyin Liu, Zhilin Zhang, Xuemin Chen, Zhenhua Guo, Xiangxia Yang
Summary: This study investigated the optimal conditions for preserving Anoectochilus roxburghii samples and the changes in its active components. The results showed that packaging method and storage time had significant influences on the preservation of active compounds, with vacuum packaging being the most effective method. Interestingly, the characteristic compound kinsenoside was not affected by packaging methods but was sensitive to plant endogenous enzymes.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
R. A. Herman, E. Ayepa, S. S. Fometu, S. Shittu, J. S. Davids, J. Wang
Summary: This review highlights the nutritional composition and factors contributing to the rapid decay of mulberry fruit. It also examines various physical, chemical, and biological preservation methods, and summarizes their effects on the quality of the fruit.
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Plant Sciences
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
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