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Food Science & Technology
Konstantina Tsikrika, Boon-Seang Chu, David H. Bremner, Adilia Lemos
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of ultrasound at different frequencies and power levels on enzyme activity and antioxidant content in strawberry puree. The results showed that ultrasound treatment reduced enzyme activity and increased anthocyanin content and antioxidant capacity. Ultrasound treatment improved the quality of strawberry puree while maintaining the content of bioactive compounds, compared to traditional pasteurization.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Agronomy
Tarek A. Shalaby, Naglaa Taha, Hossam S. El-Beltagi, Hassan El-Ramady
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the growth of R. Solani infected tomato seedlings under applications of PBZ and Trichoderma. The results showed that the combined application of PBZ and Trichoderma significantly improved the growth parameters of tomato seedlings and decreased the damping off percent of R. Solani.
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Chemistry, Applied
Dayi Ji, Qiang Wang, Tingting Lu, Haile Ma, Xiumin Chen
Summary: The study investigated the effects of ultrasonic conditions on the phytochemical profiles, antioxidant activity, and enzymatic activities in coffee leaves. Different ultrasonic parameters led to changes in phenolic content and antioxidant activity in coffee leaves. Temporal patterns were observed in the activities of polyphenol oxidase and peroxidase after ultrasonication, impacting the levels of phenolic compounds.
Review
Acoustics
Muhammad Umair, Sidra Jabeen, Zekai Ke, Saqib Jabbar, Faiqa Javed, Muhammad Abid, Kashif-ur Rehman Khan, Yu Ji, Sameh A. Korma, Mohamed T. El-Saadony, Liqing Zhao, Ilaria Cacciotti, Clara Mariana Goncalves Lima, Carlos Adam Conte-Junior
Summary: Fruit juices are frequently consumed due to their nutritious benefits, appealing flavor, and vibrant color. The stability of enzymes in fruit juices is a concern for their shelf life. In the past two decades, there has been a transformation in the fruit juice processing industry from thermal treatments to nonthermal treatments (NTTs) to meet the requirements for microbiological and enzymatic stability. NTTs have the potential to produce microbiologically safe and enzymatically stable fruit juices with minimal loss of bioactive components. The inactivation of enzymes in NTTs mainly occurs through protein structure modification and active site conformation.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aurita Butkeviciute, Vytautas Abukauskas, Valdimaras Janulis, Darius Kviklys
Summary: The combination of rootstock and apple cultivars has a significant impact on the composition and antioxidant activity of phenolic compounds in apples. Different rootstocks can cause variations in the phenolic compound composition and total content in apple flesh and peel.
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Plant Sciences
Arnold Racz, Eva Hideg
Summary: Supplemental narrow-band 311 nm UV-B radiation increased leaf flavonoid and phenolic acid contents in tobacco, while also increasing superoxide dismutase activity and decreasing phenolic peroxidase activity. UV-B caused a dose-dependent linear decrease in the quantum efficiency of photosystem II, leading to an increase in leaf H2O2 content and different antioxidant responses at varied flux levels.
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Engineering, Chemical
V Prithviraj, Ravi Pandiselvam, M. R. Manikantan, S. Ramesh, P. P. Shameena Beegum, Anjineyulu Kothakota, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah
Summary: Understanding the temperature profile of different packaging materials is crucial for selecting appropriate packaging material for in-bottle pasteurization. By optimizing the thermal treatment parameters for enzyme inactivation in tender coconut water, the study improved product quality and shelf life.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Nan-nan An, Shi-yu Zhao, Dong Li, Yong Wang, Li-jun Wang
Summary: In this study, the hot-air flow rolling dry-blanching (HMRDB) technology was used to process A. sessiliflorus, effectively inactivating enzymes and reducing drying time. The resulting dried product showed improved quality and yield.
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Food Science & Technology
Sara Serra, Brendon Anthony, Francesca Boscolo Sesillo, Andrea Masia, Stefano Musacchi
Summary: Phenolic compounds in fruit have health benefits and affect post-harvest fruit quality. Enzymatic activity and phenolic concentration play key roles in fruit browning, with different apple cultivars showing varying degrees of browning susceptibility.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Paul Chomdom Kounga, Armelle Tchoumi Neree, Paola Pietrangeli, Lucia Marcocci, Mircea Alexandru Mateescu
Summary: The existing zymography method for detecting DAO activity has been improved with a new staining procedure using 3,5-dichloro-2-hydroxybenzenesulfonate as peroxidase substrate and 4-amino-antipyrine as color stabilizer. This new method allows for a more sensitive detection of DAO compared to the previously reported substrate.
ANALYTICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Saurabhi S. Ghag, Jyoti S. Gokhale, S. S. Lele
Summary: This study aimed to extend the shelf life of cashew apples, a tropical pseudo fruit, at the rural level by using a chemical dip and dry method. The inhibition of fruit-spoiling enzymes was achieved by applying NaCl, CaCl2, and EDTA. The optimal treatment conditions involved the use of NaCl and CaCl2 to preserve the texture and color of cashew apples, showing significant inhibition of various enzymes.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Inmaculada Garrido, Marcos Hernandez, Jose Luis Llerena, Francisco Espinosa
Summary: This study used time series analysis to analyze the effect of water regime on two cultivars at different stages of ripeness over three consecutive years. The results showed that water regime, variety, and year all had significant effects on fruit and oil yield, as well as other related parameters.
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Plant Sciences
Balram Sahu, Subhash Chandra Naithani
Summary: This study highlights the regulatory role of ROS and its detoxifying enzymes in the process of desiccation tolerance. PEG pretreatment in germinated pea seedlings improves their desiccation tolerance by reducing the levels of superoxide and H2O2. Enhanced expression of antioxidative enzymes is associated with reduced oxidative stress. Furthermore, PEG pretreatment can reduce the accumulation of superoxide in the root.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Review
Acoustics
Kaavya Rathnakumar, Ranjitha Gracy T. Kalaivendan, Gunaseelan Eazhumalai, Anto Pradeep Raja Charles, Pratishtha Verma, Sarvesh Rustagi, Sweety Bharti, Anjineyulu Kothakota, Shahida Anusha Siddiqui, Jose Manuel Lorenzo, R. Pandiselvam
Summary: Ultrasound processing is widely used in the food sector for various applications. It can effectively inactivate enzymes, such as alkaline phosphatase, lactoperoxidase, and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, in dairy products, as well as enzymes in fruits and vegetables. This manuscript discusses the recent advances in enzyme inactivation by ultrasound and its effects on enzyme kinetics.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
Isabel De Jaegere, Yannah Cornelis, Tim De Clercq, Alain Goossens, Bram van de Poel
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive overview of different discoloration types in witloof chicory and discusses their potential physiological causes, including laticifer rupture, calcium deficiency, and disturbed water distribution. The role of environmental cues and biochemical pathways, particularly polyphenol oxidase, in governing color disorders are also described.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Joaquin H. Hasperue, Luciano Guardianelli, Luis M. Rodoni, Alicia R. Chaves, Gustavo A. Martinez
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2016)
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Agronomy
L. M. Rodoni, J. H. Hasperue, C. M. Ortiz, M. L. Lemoine, A. Concellon, A. R. Vicente
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2016)
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Food Science & Technology
Maria J. Andrade-Cuvi, Carlota Moreno, Maria J. Zaro, Ariel R. Vicente, Analia Concellon
JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
(2017)
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Food Science & Technology
Carlota Moreno, Maria J. Andrade-Cuvi, Maria J. Zaro, Magali Darre, Ariel R. Vicente, Analia Concellon
JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
(2017)
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Horticulture
Lucia Valerga, Magali Darre, Maria Jose Zaro, Ana Arambarri, Ariel Roberto Vicente, Maria Laura Lemoine, Analia Concellon
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Juan Facundo Massolo, Lucia Gonzalez Forte, Analia Concellon, Sonia Zulma Vina, Ariel Roberto Vicente
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Horticulture
Lucia Valerga, Magali Darre, Maria Jose Zaro, Ariel Roberto Vicente, Maria Laura Lemoine, Analia Concellon
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Magali Darre, Lucia Valerga, Maria Jose Zaro, Maria Laura Lemoine, Analia Concellon, Ariel Roberto Vicente
Summary: Grafting purple eggplant (cv. Monarca) onto cold-tolerant hybrid Solanum rootstock ('Java') enhances plant vigor, improves fruit growth rate, and reduces time to harvest. Grafted eggplants have thinner shape, lighter pulp color, lower respiration, dry matter, and phenolic compounds contents, as well as higher chilling injury tolerance during postharvest storage compared to non-grafted plants. Grafting can be an effective strategy to enhance vegetable postharvest performance by inducing desirable phenotypic traits.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Lucia Valerga, Roxana E. Gonzalez, Maria B. Perez, Analia Concellon, Pablo F. Cavagnaro
Summary: Fresh-cut produce, including different root colors of carrots, have been studied for their response to postharvest UV-C radiation and cold storage. Results showed that purple carrots were not affected by UV-C radiation, while yellow and purple carrots could experience tissue browning after fresh-cut processing. Therefore, UV-C radiation has the potential to increase the functional value of different carrot root colors.
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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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)
Article
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)