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Food Science & Technology
Yukexin Dai, Xiaoyan Zhao, Jinhua Zuo, Yanyan Zheng
Summary: This study investigated the effect of 100% oxygen (O-2)-modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on the quality improvement of fresh-cut broccoli stored at 4 degrees C for 15 days. The results showed that 100% O-2 MAP treatment effectively maintained the sensory evaluation scores, green color, and texture of broccoli; reduced respiration, chlorophyll degradation, total bacterial count (TBC), malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, electrolyte leakage (EL), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and superoxide (O-2) contents. Additionally, 100% O-2 MAP resulted in less nutrient loss and increased antioxidant capacity. In conclusion, the use of 100% O-2 MAP is an effective approach for maintaining high-quality fresh-cut broccoli during refrigerated storage at 4 degrees C.
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Food Science & Technology
Yage Xing, Xingmei Liao, Haijun Wu, Jiamin Qiu, Rufeng Wan, Xiaomin Wang, Rumeng Yi, Qinglian Xu, Xiaocui Liu
Summary: This study compared the quality and storage characteristics of four pineapple varieties and identified the most suitable variety for freshly cut processing and storage. The results showed significant differences in nutritional quality and storability among the varieties, with Tainong No.16 displaying the best quality and storage characteristics.
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Food Science & Technology
Ting Du, Xiang Li, ShaoChi Wang, Zehui Su, Hao Sun, Jianlong Wang, Wentao Zhang
Summary: This study found that quercetin exhibits excellent photoactivated antibacterial properties, and by combining it with pectin to create an edible coating, the shelf life of fresh-cut apples was successfully extended while maintaining good commercial quality.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Engineering, Chemical
Songsong Zhao, Xinyi Han, Bin Liu, Suying Wang, Wenqiang Guan, Zijian Wu, Panagiotis E. Theodorakis
Summary: An orthogonal test was conducted to study the preservation of fresh-cut potato, with results showing that storing the potato at 0 degrees Celsius provided the best quality. The shelf-life prediction model of PPO activity was found to offer a more accurate prediction of the shelf life of fresh-cut potato at different temperatures.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Bo-Kai Liao, Ai Ping Goh, Chong In Lio, Hsin- Hsiao
Summary: This study developed a predictive model for the remaining shelf-life of fresh-cut pineapple by considering microbial, chemical, and sensory indicators. Key quality indicators include total viable count, vitamin C loss, and weight loss.
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Agronomy
Mengwei Wang, Jinwei Li, Liuping Fan
Summary: The combination of ultrasonic-assisted citric acid and nisin washing with cinnamon essential oil fumigation was found to effectively extend the shelf-life of fresh-cut asparagus, maintaining its sensory characteristics and nutritional content.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Agronomy
Sajid Ali, Ahmad Sattar Khan, Aamir Nawaz, Safina Naz, Shaghef Ejaz, Sami Ullah
Summary: The study found that 1% glutathione concentration was the most effective treatment to delay browning in fresh-cut lotus root slices during cold storage. The treatment not only delayed the increase in browning index and degree, but also enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity and reduced total bacterial colony count.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Joana Madureira, Bruno Melgar, Vitor D. Alves, Margarida Moldao-Martins, Fernanda M. A. Margaca, Celestino Santos-Buelga, Lillian Barros, Sandra Cabo Verde
Summary: The efficiency of natural olive pomace extracts in enhancing the quality of fresh-cut apples and the effects of different packaging films were evaluated in this study. The results showed that the extracts effectively reduced microbial growth and maintained the phenolic content and antioxidant activity of the fruit. The combination of the extracts with the biodegradable PLA film packaging exhibited even better results. This research contributes to the development of natural food additives and sustainable practices in the olive oil industry.
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Food Science & Technology
Zahrah-Izati Azhar Shapawi, Siti Hajar Ariffin, Rosnah Shamsudin, Intan Syafinaz Mohamed Amin Tawakkal, Konstantinos Gkatzionis
Summary: Fresh-cut Anggun packed in nylon showed the best performance in terms of color retention, texture, and respiration rate when stored at 5 degrees Celsius, with a shelf life of up to 14 days. The uncompetitive Michaelis-Menten model was proven to be a good fit for modeling the respiration rate of fresh-cut Anggun.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Luz Milagros Garcia Procaccini, Taihua Mu, Hongnan Sun
Summary: This study aimed to find optimal conditions for extending the shelf life of fresh-cut potatoes using innovative processing technologies. Results showed that electrolysed water and high-power ultrasound were the best treatments for maintaining color and texture, while also reducing microbial load. These treatments have promising potential for extending the shelf life of fresh-cut potatoes, with ultrasound treatment showing the lowest polyphenol oxidase activity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Mengge Sun, Mengru Wang, Haodong Lu, Qiang Yu, Shaofeng Yuan, Yahui Guo, Weirong Yao, Hang Yu
Summary: This study established microbial growth models for fresh-cut cucumber packaged with different O2 transmission rate (OTR) films. Mathematical models were used to account for dynamic variations in the O2/CO2 concentration and their impacts on Pseudomonas fluorescens growth. The coupling models successfully fitted variations of O2/CO2 concentration and P. fluorescens growth in the two packaging. In addition, the quality properties of the packed fresh-cut cucumber were determined.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Siqi Cui, Xiaolu Yu, Ya Chen, Jianli Zhang, Guangmin Liu
Summary: Different cutting types of broccoli affect its quality, bioactive substances, and microbial diversity. This study found that the quantity and growth of microorganisms in fresh-cut broccoli were positively correlated with the intensity of fresh-cut damage. Pseudomonas spp. had a significant impact on the corruption of broccoli, while Comamonas spp. and Acinetobacter spp. also affected its quality but received less attention previously.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
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Agronomy
Feng Yi, Jiamei Wang, Yue Xiang, Ze Yun, Yonggui Pan, Yueming Jiang, Zhengke Zhang
Summary: Cold plasma treatment can effectively delay the decline in quality of fresh-cut mangoes, retain higher organoleptic and nutritional qualities, suppress oxidative damage and browning, and inhibit microbial growth, thus improving edible safety.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Nida Firdous, Farid Moradinezhad, Fatima Farooq, Maryam Dorostkar
Summary: With the growing world population, the demand for food is also increasing. However, many countries lack suitable and economical postharvest preservation techniques to minimize losses. To ensure food security, it is important to adopt innovative preservation techniques and ensure advanced production and distribution systems to meet the demand for fresh produce worldwide.
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Food Science & Technology
Lijuan Zhan, Roberta Bulgari, Giuseppe Pignata, Manuela Casale, Silvana Nicola
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of different baby leaf vegetable mixing ratios and filling amounts on the antioxidant properties and browning potential. The results showed that the 50% lettuce + 50% rocket mix with 125g filling amount was the most efficient strategy to maintain the antioxidant property of baby leaf vegetables.
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Agronomy
Zeyang Bao, Qihang Zhou, Yan Yu, Wei Chen, Zhenfeng Yang, Shifeng Cao, Liyu Shi
Summary: Exogenous melatonin treatment can alleviate the chilling-induced browning in cold-stored peaches by upregulating gene expression and affecting DNA methylation levels to increase phenolic accumulation.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agronomy
Guolong Li, Zhishu Tang, Zhongxing Song, Xinbo Shi, Changle Liu, Qiang Chen, Hongbo Liu
Summary: This study investigated the accumulation of flavonoids in Chinese sour jujube fruits from five different harvest times using a combined metabolomics and transcriptomics approach. A total of 1539 differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) and 11592 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified. The biosynthetic pathways for flavonoids, flavones, and flavanols were significantly enriched. A regulatory network for flavonoids biosynthesis was built and key genes related to flavonoid biosynthesis were identified.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agronomy
Xuejiao Zhang, Xiaoyuan Zheng, Ruirui Yang, Qihui Wang, Lu Bai, Di Gong, Ye Han, Dov Prusky, Yang Bi
Summary: UV-C radiation promotes flavonoid synthesis in potato tuber wounds during early healing by upregulating the expression and activities of key enzymes and transcription factors involved in the flavonoid synthesis pathway, as well as increasing ABA levels and signaling.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agronomy
Jiaqi Xiao, Yunyun Xie, Xiangjin Kong, Kuan Peng, Hong Zhu, Yueming Jiang, Hongxia Qu
Summary: The study reveals the positive role of Ca2+ ATPase in litchi energy metabolism and senescence. Higher expression of LcACAs is associated with better storability in litchi cultivars. Additionally, LcACA2 is identified as a target of LcmiR482e and ATP application can downregulate the expression of LcmiR482e, contributing to delayed senescence in litchi.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agronomy
Asunta Mukami, Bicko Steve Juma, Cecilia Mweu, Richard Oduor, Wilton Mbinda
Summary: This study employed the CRISPR-Cas9 system to mutate genes in cassava, resulting in an extended shelf life of cassava roots and improved yield stability and farmers' income.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Paulo Sergio Gularte, Samara Martins Zanella, Cristiano Andre Steffens, Marceli Buss, Janaiana Catarina da Silva, Willian Coser, Aquidauana Miqueloto, Cassandro Vidal Talamini do Amarante
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of nitric oxide application on fruit quality and anaerobic metabolism products. The results showed that nitric oxide at appropriate concentrations can reduce respiration and ethylene evolution rates, preserve firmness, and reduce metabolite production and decay incidence.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Yiting Li, Sicong You, Shasha Wu, Mengyao Wang, Jin Song, Weijie Lan, Kang Tu, Leiqing Pan
Summary: This study aimed to compare the discrimination ability and detection limit of visible and short-wave near-infrared hyperspectral imaging features and spectral information on early implicit bruised pears. Physical characteristics were more sensitive than chemical parameters for bruised pears during postharvest storage. The changes in spectral variations at specific wavelengths could explain the bruising changes in pears. Discrimination models based on selected spectral variables could effectively identify bruised pear areas, and the combination of imaging features and spectral variables achieved higher discrimination rates.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Yu Du, Mengyue Wang, Mengting Tong, Dengyun Wu, Jianzhou Chu, Xiaoqin Yao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of sucrose, brassinolide (BR), and their combination on the storage quality of kale sprouts. The results showed that the combined treatment improved the growth and development of sprouts, reduced oxidative stress, and inhibited nutrient loss. Furthermore, the combination treatment maintained the antioxidant capacity and nutrient content of kale sprouts.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Zhiwen Hu, Jing Wei, Weimin Zhang, Long Wu, Di Gong, Yue Xiang, Jialiang Liu, Zhengke Zhang
Summary: In this study, the researchers investigated the effect of melatonin (Mel) on the phytotoxicity and residues of the fungicide prochloraz (Pcz) in mango fruit during storage. The results showed that pretreatment with Mel reduced Pcz residues and alleviated phytotoxicity in the fruit. Mel also suppressed Pcz-induced oxidative stress and enhanced the detoxification capacity of the fruit.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Bin Duan, Okwong Oketch Reymick, Zhaoguo Liu, Yun Zhou, Xin Wang, Zhao Feng, Nengguo Tao
Summary: The monoterpene citral can enhance disease resistance and reduce fruit decay in postharvest citrus fruit. It increases the activity of certain enzymes and the content of specific compounds, as well as triggers the accumulation of plant hormones and metabolites. Gene expression analysis reveals that citral upregulates genes involved in the jasmonic acid pathway and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Meiqi Li, Xinhua Zhang, Jiaoqi Li, Maratab Ali, Yuting Wang, Xiuling Liu, Fujun Li, Xiaoan Li
Summary: This research aimed to investigate the potential action mechanism of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in controlling Botrytis cinerea (B. cinerea) in tomato fruit. The findings showed that GABA treatment effectively reduced the disease incidence and lesion diameter of tomato fruit caused by B. cinerea. GABA triggered defense responses and up-regulated the expression of pathogenesis-related genes, while also inhibiting the expression of ethylene synthesis genes.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Heeduk Oh, Marti Pottorff, Lara Giongo, Charles M. Mainland, Massimo Iorizzo, Penelope Perkins-Veazie
Summary: This study evaluated a large set of blueberry cultivars to understand the relationship between mechanical texture and appearance characteristics at harvest and after storage, and tested multiple statistical models to predict shelf-life. The results showed that fruit characteristics measured at harvest or two weeks post-harvest can predict weight loss, texture change, and fruit wrinkling. These findings provide empirical data that blueberry breeders can use to select cultivars with extended shelf-life.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Haitao Yu, Liuli Song, Jingjing Han, Xiaoyu Yu, Yuzhen Wu, Zhifang Yu
Summary: This study found that H2S treatment can delay the senescence process of postharvest pakchoi by regulating antioxidant system, endogenous H2S and NO metabolism. H2S increased the activities of antioxidant enzymes by up-regulating the expression of enzyme genes, reducing the accumulation of harmful substances. Furthermore, H2S increased the content of cysteine and nitrate in pakchoi by regulating the expression of related genes and enzyme activities, thus slowing down the senescence of pakchoi.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Jasna Mastilovic, Zarko Kevresan, Dragan Kukolj, Renata Kovac, Dragana Ubiparip Samek, Stevan Stankovski, Gordana Ostojic, Marina Deric
Summary: This study analyzes the patent portfolio and trends of sensors in postharvest of fresh produce, providing insights into the development of sensing technologies in this area. China is the leading country in patent applications, and the patent themes include produce sorting and packaging, produce storage, and the development and application of sensors. The findings highlight the significant impact of these technologies on postharvest processes, particularly in quality and safety monitoring. Moreover, they are expected to facilitate the integration of artificial intelligence into postharvest processes, enhancing the coherence and efficiency of supply chains.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Gal Nomberg, Gulab Chand Arya, Ekaterina Manasherova, Ofir Marinov, Oded Yarden, Hagai Cohen
Summary: Certain fleshy fruit species form a polyphenolic suberized peridermal skin to seal wounded skin and prevent invasion by pathogenic fungi.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
