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Food Science & Technology
Yaqi Zhao, Jinhua Zuo, Shuzhi Yuan, Wenlin Shi, Junyan Shi, Bihong Feng, Qing Wang
Summary: The study demonstrated that the 1.5 kJ/m(2) UV-C treatment was effective in maintaining the firmness, respiration rate, and ethylene production of pepino fruit after harvest. Additionally, it was found that the UV-C treatment preserved the nutritional content and antioxidant enzyme activity, while promoting the synthesis of various volatile compounds that contribute to the flavor of the fruit.
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Environmental Sciences
Pratiksha Singh, Rekha Kannaujia, Shiv Narayan, Ashish Tewari, Pramod A. Shirke, Vivek Pandey
Summary: The study revealed that long-term exposure to elevated ozone levels had significant effects on the photosynthetic traits and anti-oxidative defense system of Leucaena leucocephala. While the tree initially showed greater sensitivity to ozone during the first 12 months, it developed moderate tolerance by the end of the second year.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Agronomy
Vincenzo Candido, Francesca Boari, Vito Cantore, Donato Castronuovo, Michele Denora, Lucrezia Sergio, Mladen Todorovic, Maria Immacolata Schiattone
Summary: The biostimulating effects of Azoxystrobin (Azo+) and a brown seaweed extract (SW+) on wild rocket were evaluated. The application of Azo+ and SW+ increased the production and water use efficiency of wild rocket by stimulating the synthesis of chlorophyll and antioxidant enzymes.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Materials Science, Textiles
Fazlihan Yilmaz, M. Ibrahim Bahtiyari
Summary: The study investigated the disinfection processes of textile products and found that necessary and sufficient disinfection effect was obtained on cotton fabric in very short application time, especially using ozone gas.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anna Stasiewicz, Tiago Conde, Agnieszka Gegotek, Maria Rosario Domingues, Pedro Domingues, Elzbieta Skrzydlewska
Summary: The lipid extract from Nannochloropsis oceanica effectively protects human keratinocytes from UVB-induced damage by inhibiting cell death, reducing oxidative enzyme activity and ROS levels, and enhancing antioxidant enzyme activity. It also silences overexpressed membrane transporters caused by UVB radiation and decreases inflammation levels, stabilizing the natural metabolism of skin cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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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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Food Science & Technology
Loreta Levinskaite, Viktorija Vaicekauskyte
Summary: The application of synthetic chemicals for food protection is a cause for concern and alternative approaches are in demand. This study investigated the inhibitory efficacy of fumigation with essential oils, ozone treatment, and UV-C irradiation against fungi in wheat and oat cereals. Oregano oil exhibited the strongest antifungal properties, ozone fumigation significantly inhibited fungal survival, and different fungi showed varying susceptibilities to the antifungal measures applied.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Microbiology
Angel Emilio Martinez de Alba, Maria Belen Rubio, Maria Eugenia Moran-Diez, Carlos Bernabeu, Rosa Hermosa, Enrique Monte
Summary: This study examined the microbicidal activity of UV-C and ozone for surface decontamination using robotic devices. UV-C disinfection can be suitable for ad hoc tasks, is easy to operate, while ozone also affects microorganism survival rates.
Letter
Immunology
Elena Criscuolo, Roberta A. Diotti, Roberto Ferrarese, Cesare Alippi, Gabriele Viscardi, Carlo Signorelli, Nicasio Mancini, Massimo Clementi, Nicola Clementi
Summary: The rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2 has led to over a million deaths from COVID-19. Proper disinfection of objects, tissues, and clothes can restrict viral transmission in public environments. Effective disinfection systems like UV-C and ozone can help prevent the spread of the virus.
EMERGING MICROBES & INFECTIONS
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Jiayi Wang, Zhaoxia Wu
Summary: Microbial contamination is a significant risk in consuming minimally processed fresh food products. By simultaneously applying ultraviolet C (UV-C) irradiation with ultrasound (US)-assisted washing, the processing time can be reduced while maintaining or improving efficacy in reducing foodborne pathogens and naturally present microbes on produce. The combined treatment was more effective in reducing contamination on produce with a smoother surface, such as cherry tomatoes, compared to US-FC/PAA alone. The treatment did not affect sensory qualities or antioxidant activity and nutrient content.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Rongbin Yin, Zhipeng Hao, Xiang Zhou, Hui Wu, Zhaozhong Feng, Xiangyang Yuan, Baodong Chen
Summary: Enriched surface ozone can be harmful to plants, but arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis can enhance plant tolerance to environmental stresses. This study investigated the effects of ozone and mycorrhizal symbiosis on alfalfa plants and found that mycorrhizal symbiosis promoted plant nutrient acquisition and growth, while ozone decreased photosynthetic rate and biomass.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Xingxing He, Jingwei Zhong, Ruhui Wei, Huijuan Li, Jing Li, Yanlin Ren, Xinyu Zhai, Wenwen Hu, Wenqiang Guan
Summary: This study found that UV-C treatment can improve the quality and antioxidant defense capacity of Agaricus bisporus, extending its shelf life.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Shirly Lara Perez, Daniel Jose Chainfrone, Vanderlei Salvador Bagnato, Kate Cristina Blanco
Summary: This study evaluated the complementarity of ozone and ultraviolet light in combating Escherichia coli contamination in beef. The results showed that both techniques were effective in reducing the bacterial load without significant changes in the organoleptic properties of the meat.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Uttam Kumer Roy, Birthe Vejby Nielsen, John James Milledge
Summary: Microalgae are an attractive natural source of diverse biomolecules, including enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants, but economically sustainable production remains challenging. The main hurdles include increasing yield, achieving optimal cultivation conditions, energy-efficient downstream processing, and optimal storage of antioxidant molecules. This review discusses strategies to enhance antioxidant accumulation in cells and the opportunities and limitations of current technologies for antioxidant enzymes production from microalgae biomass.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Mariana N. Miranda, Maria J. Sampaio, Pedro B. Tavares, Adrian M. T. Silva, M. Fernando R. Pereira
Summary: The study reported changes in the chemical structure, surface morphology, and crystallinity of three different polymers in microplastic form after being exposed to different aging agents. The results suggest that microplastics undergo aging in the environment, which may affect their behavior and intensify their impacts.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Diego R. Gutierrez, Cielo Char, Victor H. Escalona, Alicia R. Chaves, Silvia Del C. Rodriguez
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2015)
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Construction & Building Technology
Diego Alejandro Gutierrez-Orrego, Edwin Fabian Garcia-Aristizabal, Maryory Astrid Gomez-Botero
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2017)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Fiorella Tulli, Maria Laura Lemos, Diego R. Gutierrez, Silvia del C. Rodriguez, Beatriz A. Lopez de Mishima, Veronica Paz Zanini
FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ana C. Torales, Diego R. Gutierrez, Silvia del C. Rodriguez
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2020)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Maria L. Lemos, Diego R. Gutierrez, Mariana J. Farias, Silvia del C. Rodriguez
Summary: This study investigated the impact of UV-C radiation on the quality of fresh-cut eggplants. The dose of 1 kJ/m(2) had a beneficial impact on reducing enzymatic browning, as it led to the least increase in PPO activity, the highest retention of AA and total phenols, and did not affect PAL activity.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2022)
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)
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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)
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)
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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)