Article
Agronomy
Zheng Zhang, Zhonghong Wu, Yuyao Yuan, Jiexian Zhang, Jia Wei, Bin Wu
Summary: This study found that SO2 maintains H2O2 homeostasis by activating sulfite reduction and the AsA-GSH cycle, while inhibiting the expression of VvHPCAs, thus alleviating postharvest oxidative damage.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Horticulture
Aline Cristina de Aguiar, Maira Tiaki Higuchi, Fabio Yamashita, Sergio Ruffo Roberto
Summary: This article discusses the importance of proper packaging and cold storage in extending the shelf life of table grapes. It also introduces three recent packaging materials, including SO2-generating pads, perforated plastic, and bio-based liners, used for postharvest conservation of table grapes during cold storage.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hui Ping Zhang, Qing Yun Zhang, Xue Feng Feng, Rajamani Krishna, Feng Luo
Summary: In this study, a bimetallic approach was utilized to enhance the defect number in a metal-organic framework, resulting in eight defect sites per node, demonstrating higher SO2 adsorption capacity and SO2/CO2 selectivity. These results were further supported by density functional theory calculations.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Francis Junior Soldateli, Vanderlei Both, Fabio Rodrigo Thewes, Lucas Mallmann Wendt, Vagner Ludwig, Fabiane Portella Rossato, Flavio Roberto Thewes, Carine Borges Batista, Auri Brackmann, Roger Wagner
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different ethanol and CO2 concentrations on the quality maintenance of 'BRS Isis' table grapes, as alternatives to sulfur dioxide during storage. The results showed that storage with 2,250 ppm ethanol and 15 kPa CO2 had similar effectiveness to sulfur dioxide in controlling berry shattering and decay. However, ethanol increased cracking incidence while high CO2 concentrations increased berry firmness and quality. Therefore, ethanol and high CO2 are promising alternatives to sulfur dioxide in maintaining the quality of 'BRS Isis' table grapes during prolonged storage.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Zhenbiao Li, Siqi Chen, Ming Qi, Mingyi Yang, Hemao Yuan, Yanqun Xu, Jing Huang, Dong Li, Wei Zhou, Yaya Yuan, Zisheng Luo, Li Li
Summary: This study systematically studied the role of sulfur dioxide (SO2) in maintaining the quality attributes of grape rachis during shelf-life. Results showed that SO2 significantly inhibited rachis browning and affected endogenous phenolic metabolism and sulfur assimilation. SO2 treatment promoted the accumulation of major phenolic compounds and activated gene expression involved in sulfite assimilation, leading to the accumulation of sulfur-containing metabolites. This study provided evidence for the anti-browning effect of SO2 through the accumulation of flavanols and sulfur-containing compounds.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Zheng Zhang, Jia Wei, Man Wang, Jian Zhang, Bin Wu
Summary: The study showed that SO2 treatment helps maintain the postharvest quality of table grapes by increasing sulfur compound content, enzyme activity, and modulating gene expression related to sulfur metabolism.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Matthew W. Fidelibus, Peter Petracek, Steven McArtney
Summary: Two studies were conducted to investigate how MeJA, JA, and ACC affect grape berry abscission. The results showed that JA was as effective as MeJA in stimulating berry abscission and producing detached berries with dry stem scars. ACC alone did not induce berry abscission but improved the effectiveness of JA. These findings suggest the potential of using JA plus ACC as an abscission agent in table grape production.
Article
Agronomy
Aline Cristina de Aguiar, Maira Tiaki Higuchi, Luana Taina Machado Ribeiro, Nathalia Rodrigues Leles, Bruna Evelisse Caetano Bosso, Gabriel Danilo Shimizu, Marlon Jocimar Rodrigues da Silva, Viviani Vieira Marques, Fabio Yamashita, Khamis Youssef, Sergio Ruffo Roberto
Summary: This study evaluates the use of a bio-based laser-perforated and recyclable SO2-generating liner, alone or in combination with ultra-fast SO2-generating pads, to extend the shelf life of 'Benitaka' table grapes. Results showed that the combination of bio-based and SO2-generating liners, along with ultra-fast SO2-generating pads, effectively controlled gray mold incidence after 45 days of cold storage and 3 days at room temperature. This extended the shelf life of the grapes with low weight loss, fewer shattered berries, and maintained stem freshness.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Jianguo Niu, Lawrence E. Flynn, Trevor Beck, Zhihua Zhang, Eric Beach
Summary: Changing the logic switch threshold in the linear fit sulfur dioxide algorithm improved performance in the evaluation of near-real-time atmospheric SO2 retrieval. Comparing results with a principal component analysis algorithm showed that the new logic eliminated discontinuities and saturation, demonstrating a close to linear relationship with matchup data.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Francesca Calderone, Alessandro Vitale, Salvina Panebianco, Monia Federica Lombardo, Gabriella Cirvilleri
Summary: Organic viticulture has gained significant interest in recent years, and this study evaluated the effectiveness of alternative and sustainable methods for combating grapevine diseases. The combination of COS-OGA and AMF showed promising results in reducing powdery mildew severity, as well as protecting against gray mold and sour rot. Furthermore, this combination did not negatively impact grape quality and microbial communities. Overall, COS-OGA and AMF could be a viable and safer option for the sustainable management of grapevine diseases in organic farming systems.
Article
Horticulture
Beatriz Costa Dantas, Maira Tiaki Higuchi, Aline Cristina de Aguiar, Bruna Evelise Bosso, Sergio Ruffo Roberto
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the postharvest conservation of 'BRS Nubia' hybrid table grapes using a new technology called field ultra-fast SO2-generating pad (FUFR) before packaging and dual-release SO2-generating pad (DR) during cold storage. The results showed that both pads were effective in controlling gray mold and reducing grape mass loss, and they had no influence on stem browning, chemical properties, and color attributes of the berries.
Article
Horticulture
Handong Zhao, Maorun Fu, Yamin Du, Fei Sun, Qingmin Chen, Tong Jin, Qian Zhang, Bangdi Liu
Summary: The combination treatment of 1-MCP and ClO2 showed a delay in senescence of sweet cherry fruit by suppressing decay, softening, and reduction of important compounds. Additionally, it effectively inhibited the browning of pedicel, maintained higher chlorophyll content, and showed maximum efficacy in preserving postharvest quality, especially in the middle duration of storage.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Shan Zhu, Jizhan Liu, Qiya Yang, Yucheng Jin, Shengyi Zhao, Zhuqing Tan, Jieer Qiu, Hongyin Zhang
Summary: Mechanical compression has a significant impact on the postharvest quality of table grapes, affecting physical and physiological properties as well as cellular organization. As compression levels increase, the quality of table grapes progressively deteriorates, resulting in reduced storage life and commercial value.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Tao Jiang, Fengting Guo, Ting Fang, Cheng-An Hwang, Lihan Huang
Summary: This study evaluated the use of gaseous chlorine dioxide (ClO2) to inactivate Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes on blueberries, cherry tomatoes, and grapes. The results showed that ClO2 gas treatment for 3 hours achieved significant reduction of pathogens on the fruits. The method was effective in reducing pathogens, maintaining fruit quality, and enhancing product safety.
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Chu-Ping Yuan, Yu Zheng, Zhen-Zhen Xie, Ke-Yi Deng, Hong-Bin Chen, Hao-Yue Xiang, Kai Chen, Hua Yang
Summary: A metal-free photosensitized three-component reaction was developed using oxime esters, alkenes, and DABCO center dot(SO2)(2). This method demonstrated a broad substrate scope, including activated and unactivated alkenes and aryl and aliphatic carboxylic acid oxime esters, resulting in a wide range of beta-amino sulfones in moderate to high yields. The introduction of SO2 as a linker moiety allowed for functional manipulation during the reaction process, expanding the utility of oxime esters as bifunctional reagents.
Article
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)
