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Agronomy
Angela Melado-Herreros, Sonia Nieto-Ortega, Idoia Olabarrieta, Monica Gutierrez, Alberto Villar, Jaime Zufia, Nathalie Gorretta, Jean-Michel Roger
Summary: This study developed a classification model to segregate avocados using Vis-NIR spectroscopy and PLS-DA, achieving a satisfactory accuracy of 62%. The ripening index was found to significantly impact classification, with the region of 400-1100 nm influencing the model significantly.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Sun Woo Chung, Yeon Jin Jang, Seolah Kim, Seong Cheol Kim
Summary: The fruit characteristics of Tainung No. 2 Red papaya were studied at different ripening stages based on the fruit skin coloration. The shape of the fruit remained elliptical during ripening, and the peel and pulp color changed from green to white to yellow. The nutrient and metabolite contents varied dynamically between the ripening stages and fruit parts. The understanding of these dynamics can help improve cultivation practices and enhance fruit quality for the benefit of growers and consumers.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ahmed A. Oun, Swarup Roy, Gye Hwa Shin, SeungRan Yoo, Jun Tae Kim
Summary: In this study, five natural pigments were extracted and loaded onto cellulose for preparing pH-sensitive indicators. It was found that cellulose-water soluble indicators showed more obvious color changes than alcohol-soluble indicators in lactic acid solution and pH solutions. All cellulose-pigment indicators exhibited prominent sensitivity to ammonia compared to acidic vapor. The alkalized indicators were more effective in showing visible color changes during kimchi storage, with cellulose-alizarin displaying the most distinct color change from violet to gray and yellow.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
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Agricultural Engineering
Yuanyuan Shao, Yongxian Wang, Guantao Xuan
Summary: The study focused on using a portable hyperspectral imager to determine the internal quality and ripeness stages of Feicheng peach, establishing MLR and LIBSVM models for analyzing soluble solids content and firmness of the fruit. By selecting effective wavelengths, the models achieved high classification accuracy and predictive performance, providing support for quality inspection and harvesting in the orchard.
BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Agronomy
Nicola Cinosi, Silvia Portarena, Leen Almadi, Annalisa Berrettini, Mariela Torres, Pierluigi Pierantozzi, Fabiola Villa, Andrea Galletti, Franco Famiani, Daniela Farinelli
Summary: A new non-destructive index of absorbance difference (I-AD) is used with portable devices to determine fruit ripening. In this study, the I-AD was evaluated on intact olives of the Leccino cultivar and found to be useful for monitoring olive ripening, with better performance achieved using the Kiwi-Meter. The I-AD determined by the Kiwi-Meter was more effective at measuring olive ripening parameters with acceptable accuracy.
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Seyed-Hassan Miraei Ashtiani, Shima Javanmardi, Mehrdad Jahanbanifard, Alex Martynenko, Fons J. Verbeek
Summary: This study developed a computer vision-based application for classifying the ripening stages of mulberry fruit using convolutional neural networks. By fine-tuning the CNN models through transfer learning, the overall accuracy of classification reached 98.65%.
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Agronomy
Ewa Ropelewska, Krzysztof P. Rutkowski
Summary: This study aimed to develop a procedure for distinguishing different stages of ripeness of peaches using image texture parameters and machine learning algorithms. The models were built using selected texture parameters from different color channels and spaces. The accuracy of classification reached 100% for some pairs of ripeness stages.
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Horticulture
Quan-Hui Li, Shi-Peng Yang, Ya-Nan Yu, Abid Khan, Peng-Long Feng, Muhammad Ali, Deng-kui Shao, Ya-Yi Wang, Rui-Xing Zhang, Wen-Xian Gai, Rui Han, Xiao Ma, Quan-Gang Hou, Zhen-Hui Gong
Summary: The color formation of red and orange pepper fruits is closely related to the composition and content of carotenoids, with significantly higher levels of zeaxanthin, beta-cryptoxanthin, beta-carotene, and capsanthin found in red peppers compared to orange peppers, and higher levels of lutein in orange peppers compared to red peppers. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified to be involved in the biosynthesis of carotenoids, phenylpropanoids, flavonoids, and phenylalanine metabolism. Key genes such as CHYB1 and CCS were found to play significant roles in carotenoid biosynthesis during fruit development. Additionally, transcription factors such as F-box protein SKIP23, GATA transcription factor 26, and others may be involved in the regulation of carotenoid metabolism pathway in pepper fruit color formation.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Olimpia Alina Iordanescu, Maria Bala, Dina Gligor (Pane), Simelda Elena Zippenfening, Marius Ioan Cugerean, Mircea Ionut Petroman, Daniel Ioan Hadaruga, Nicoleta Gabriela Hadaruga, Mircea Rivis
Summary: Papaya fruit pulp extracts, both unripe and ripe, exhibit high antioxidant activity, with ripe samples showing stronger activity. The DPPH kinetic approach allows for a fast and simple evaluation of the overall antioxidant properties of fruit extracts.
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Chemistry, Applied
Julia Morales, Almudena Bermejo, Pilar Navarro, Maria Angeles Forner-Giner, Alejandra Salvador
Summary: Different rootstocks have significant effects on the physico-chemical quality parameters of 'Moro' and 'Tarocco Rosso' blood oranges, with internal color linked to main anthocyanin content. Sucrose content in fruit varies among rootstocks with different anthocyanin levels, showing a relationship with hydroxycinnamic acids and flavanones content.
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Agronomy
Grzegorz P. Lysiak, Krzysztof Rutkowski, Dorota Walkowiak-Tomczak
Summary: The study found that storage conditions have a significant impact on the quality parameters of 'Conference' pears, particularly in terms of mass loss and the incidence of postharvest diseases and disorders. Storing 'Conference' pears for 180 days in normal atmosphere is not economically viable, while storing them in a controlled atmosphere is profitable, regardless of the 1-MCP treatment.
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Yirui Huang, Juan Wang, Na Li, Jing Yang, Zhenhui Ren
Summary: This study presented a computer vision system for SSC estimation of Fuji apples using color features, which achieved higher prediction accuracy. By combining stacked autoencoder (SAE) algorithm and back propagation neural network (BPNN) algorithm, better prediction results were obtained. Fusion of information from two color channels as inputs outperformed single channel input in predicting SSC.
PATTERN RECOGNITION LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Iolanda Nicolau-Lapena, Pilar Colas-Meda, Isabel Alegre, Ingrid Aguilo-Aguayo, Peter Muranyi, Inmaculada Vinas
Summary: Aloe vera gel, a natural hydrocolloid with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, can be used as an edible coating on fruits and vegetables to extend shelf life. It can reduce respiration and ripening processes of fruits, maintaining weight, firmness, and valuable compounds.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2021)
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Agronomy
Belen Velardo-Micharet, Francisco Agudo-Corbacho, M. Concepcion Ayuso-Yuste, Maria Josefa Bernalte-Garcia
Summary: The study evaluated the fruit development, quality at harvest, and shelf-life changes of three apricot cultivars in the Southwest Iberian Peninsula, showing that 'Spring Blush' was the earliest but lacked firmness, 'Robada' had the lowest evolution of color, sugar, and acid content, and 'Kioto' had the highest overall quality that improved during shelf-life.
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Chemistry, Physical
Abril A. Vidal-Vergara, Pedro A. Moscoso-Ramirez, Ruben Garcia-De la Cruz, Nadia Landero-Valenzuela
Summary: This study investigated the antifungal activity of silicon against papaya anthracnose. The results showed that silicon inhibited the mycelial growth of Colletotrichum brevisporum and prevented the incidence of anthracnose. However, the combination with thiabendazole did not improve the control of the disease.
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Food Science & Technology
A. Lopez-Ortiz, L. L. Mendez-Lagunas, Cornelio Delesma, Adriana Longoria, Jorge Escobar, Jesus Muniz
INNOVATIVE FOOD SCIENCE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
(2020)
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Food Science & Technology
Ivet Gallegos-Marin, Lilia L. Mendez-Lagunas, Juan Rodriguez-Ramirez, Cecilia E. Martinez-Sanchez
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2020)
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Food Science & Technology
Sahylin Muniz-Becera, Lilia Leticia Mendez-Lagunas, Juan Rodriguez-Ramirez, Anabel Lopez-Ortiz
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2020)
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Engineering, Chemical
Sahylin Muniz-Becera, Lilia Leticia Mendez-Lagunas, Juan Rodriguez-Ramirez, Sadoth Sandoval-Torres, Anabel Lopez-Ortiz, Luis Gerardo Barriada-Bernal
Summary: This study aimed to analyze solute concentration at different depths during osmotic dehydration of apples. The results showed that solute concentration is higher on the surface compared to the center, and the Fick model cannot adequately describe the solute transport.
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Energy & Fuels
Juan Rodriguez-Ramirez, Lilia Leticia Mendez-Lagunas, Anabel Lopez-Ortiz, Sahylin Muniz-Becera, Karunakaran Nair
Summary: The cover material of solar dryers has an impact on the bioactive compounds in fruits, with cellular polycarbonate (CP) covers showing better preservation of anthocyanins and total phenolic compounds.
Review
Food Science & Technology
A. S. Lopez-Diaz, L. L. Mendez-Lagunas
Summary: This article provides information about mucilage-based films, including their mechanical and barrier properties as well as food applications. It also presents a general overview of the main materials and production methods used to produce films and coatings.
FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Beatriz Noyola-Altamirano, Lilia Leticia Mendez-Lagunas, Juan Rodriguez-Ramirez, Sadoth Sandoval-Torres, Laura Victoria Aquino-Gonzalez, Luis Gerardo Barriada-Bernal
Summary: The study evaluated the functional properties and antioxidant capacity of the protein fractions isolated from Leucaena seeds. The results showed that different protein fractions exhibited varied techno-functional and antioxidant properties, which are of interest to the food industry.
ARCHIVOS LATINOAMERICANOS DE NUTRICION
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Juan Rodriguez-Ramirez, Josue Barragan-Iglesias, Atenea J. Ramirez-Palma, Lilia L. Mendez-Lagunas
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of calcium and osmotic pretreatments on mass transfer and texture parameters of chilacayote. It was found that the interaction with calcium ions increased the calcium content, hardness, and adhesiveness of the chilacayote samples. The osmotic effect increased water loss and solute gain, but the retained calcium content decreased due to leaching. Adequate process conditions for calcium content, mass transfer, and texture parameters were determined to be calcium pretreatment (1 g/100 mL water treatment, 35°C, 3 hours) and osmosis (45? Brix, 50°C, 2 hours).
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Josue Barragan-Iglesias, Juan Rodriguez-Ramirez, Lilia L. Mendez-Lagunas
Summary: This study investigated the microstructural changes in papaya tissue during calcium diffusion and their effects on drying kinetics and texture parameters. The results showed that both calcium pretreatment and drying significantly altered the microstructure and texture of papaya tissue. The branched calcium microstructures in the cell walls increased the cohesiveness, springiness, gumminess, and chewiness of the tissue. Calcium pretreatment also led to a higher drying rate and moisture loss. Overall, calcium modification played a crucial role in determining the drying kinetics and texture parameters of papaya tissue.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Materials Science, Textiles
Luis Gerardo Barriada-Bernal, Lilia Leticia Mendez-Lagunas, Laura Victoria Aquino-Gonzalez, Juan Rodriguez-Ramirez, Sadoth Sandoval-Torres, Itandehui Arriaga Gonzalez
Summary: The flowers of Cochlospermum vitifolium were evaluated as a raw material for natural dye on various fabrics, with wool showing the best dyeing uniformity and color fixation. Using a pre-mordant treatment resulted in the best hue. The combination of sodium and potassium tartrate produced the most optimal final hue in CIELa*b* color space.
AUTEX RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2021)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Rodrigo Santos Lopez, Lilia Leticia Mendez Lagunas, Laura Victoria Aquino Gonzalez, Juan Rodriguez Ramirez, Sadoth Sandoval Torres, Luis Gerardo Barriada Bernal, Irene Chaparro-Hernandez
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Horticulture
Peng Jia, Rui Yan, Yuan Wang, Feng-huan Gao, Yang Liu, Qing-long Dong, Hao-an Luan, Xue-mei Zhang, Han Li, Su-ping Guo, Guo-hui Qi
Summary: The KNOX gene plays crucial roles in plant development, and this study identified 19 KNOX gene members in kiwifruit. One of the genes, AcKNOX11, is selectively expressed in flower buds and shoots, and its expression can be induced by ABA and melatonin. Functional analysis revealed that AcKNOX11 delays flowering, reduces plant height, alters leaf shape, and inhibits seed germination through ABA-melatonin interaction.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Dan Hua, Wen-Shu Chen, Rong-Yu Rao, Xu-Feng Chen, Huan-Huan Chen, Ning-Wei Lai, Lin-Tong Yang, Xin Ye, Li -Song Chen
Summary: This study revealed that nitrogen deficiency can lead to increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and methylglyoxal (MG), but also enhances the ability of leaves and roots to detoxify these molecules. The effects of nitrogen deficiency on ROS and MG generation and their detoxification systems were found to be different in leaves and roots, with roots being more affected.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Shenghan Yang, Chonlong Chio, Wensheng Qin, Yanxi Pei, Guangpeng Pei, Yuen Zhu, Hua Li
Summary: This study evaluates the immobilization and deactivation of pathogen-produced enzymes and toxic metabolites by biochar in tomato Fusarium wilt and finds that biochar can effectively prevent disease occurrence.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Deborah Pagliaccia, Michelle Ortiz, Michael Rodriguez, Sophia Abbott, Agustina De Francesco, Madison Amador, Valeria Lavagi, Benjamin Maki, Francesca Hopkins, Jonathan Kaplan, Samantha Ying, Georgios Vidalakis
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of organic soil amendments (bokashi, biochar, and their combination) in promoting soil health, nutrient availability, and plant growth. The results show that these amendments can significantly alter soil parameters and have positive effects on soil and plant health.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Yu-Jeong Kwon, Min Jeong Hong, Minkyu Park, Dawon Jeon, Gah-Hyun Lim, Sungyul Chang, Dong-Hwan Kim, Jin-Baek Kim, Jundae Lee, Yeong Deuk Jo
Summary: Flowing LOCUS T (FT)-like genes play crucial roles in flowering induction in plants. Pepper FT-like genes are mostly expressed in leaves and interact with FLOWERING LOCUS D, promoting or delaying flowering. The unique evolutionary process of pepper FT-like genes provides insights for improving productivity.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Ziwen Su, Juan Yan, Binbin Zhang, Meng Sun, Zhixiang Cai, Zhijun Shen, Ruijuan Ma, Mingliang Yu
Summary: Bagging is a crucial cultivation measure that affects the quality of peach fruit by regulating exposure to light. This study investigated the effects of bagging on the content of phenolic compounds in peach fruit and identified the most sensitive compounds to bagging treatment. The study also explored the regulatory role of bagging on phenolic synthetic-related genes. The results showed that bagging affected the accumulation of different phenolics in different peach cultivars and light intensity played a significant role in the accumulation of anthocyanins and other phenolic substances in peach fruit. Additionally, the expression of structural genes and transcription factors related to phenolic synthesis was regulated by bagging and light conditions. These findings provide a foundation for understanding the regulation mechanism of light on the synthesis of phenolic compounds in peach fruit.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yanfang Zhang, Xinzhi Cui, Zhilei Du, Xiulian Li, Bangdi Liu, Meng Liu, Xiangquan Zeng, Fengjun Guo, Xinguang Fan, Shuyang Sun
Summary: In this study, melatonin treatment effectively improved the aroma quality of apricots during low temperature storage by maintaining firmness and soluble solids content, inhibiting ethylene production, and regulating enzyme activities related to aroma synthesis.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Sang-Mo Kang, Shifa Shaffique, Md. Injamum-Ul-Hoque, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Yong-Sung Park, In-Jung Lee
Summary: Salinity is a global environmental problem that affects the physiology and morphology of plants. Melatonin has been found to improve photosynthesis, antioxidant activities, and seedling characteristics in milk thistle plants exposed to salinity stress, thereby enhancing their salt tolerance.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Nadia Borgini, Haifa Benmoussa, Mohamed Ghrab, Mehdi Ben Mimoun
Summary: This study investigates the agroclimatic requirements of Prunus species cultivars growing in warm areas using Partial Least Squares regression. The findings reveal that the chilling and heat requirements of the cultivars appear discontinuous, with overlaps or transition periods between the two phases. The warm mean temperatures occurring during the chilling period are the main determinant of the flowering of the studied cultivars.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Review
Horticulture
Kayise Hypercia Maseko, Thierry Regnier, Belinda Meiring, Obiro Cuthbert Wokadala, Tonna Ashim Anyasi
Summary: Bananas are a significant tropical fruit with diverse cultivars, providing essential minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals. The Cavendish group is preferred, but identifying suitable cultivars and maturity stages is crucial for various applications.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Godfrey Ouma, Joshua Wanyama, Isa Kabenge, Joseph Jjagwe, Mukulu Diana, John Muyonga
Summary: Irrigation plays a crucial role in increasing eggplant yields amidst climate change, but the deficit irrigation level for optimal growth remains uncertain. This study examined the effect of deficit drip irrigation on eggplant performance and found that irrigating at 75% field capacity maximizes yield and water saving in sandy clay loam soil.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Andrea Marcone, Giorgio Impollonia, Michele Croci, Henri Blandinieres, Stefano Amaducci
Summary: This study used Sentinel-2 satellite images to estimate biophysical and biochemical parameters of spinach crops and found that canopy-level parameters were estimated more accurately. The estimation of the canopy-scale parameter AGB using MCARI showed the highest accuracy, while the estimation of the leaf-scale parameter LCC using NDWI showed the lowest accuracy. At the field scale, the validation results for AGB estimation using SR were the best.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
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Horticulture
Chengsheng Gong, Guangjun Guo, Baogui Pan, Changzhou Gao, Xianwei Zhu, Shubin Wang, Jinbing Liu, Weiping Diao
Summary: This study investigated the role of key cytokines and metabolic factors in the formation of plant-type traits in pepper. Through integrated analysis of RNA-seq and metabolite determination, the study identified the low content of gibberellin and high content of auxin as important factors causing plant dwarfing, and jasmonic acid as a metabolic factor affecting branch traits. A total of 131 candidate genes involved in metabolite synthesis and the formation of plant-type traits were identified.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Yue Ma, Jia-Chen Hu, Yang Yu, Xin Cheng, Yan-Li Du, Qiang Zhao, Ji-Dao Du
Summary: Cadmium and drought stress significantly inhibited the growth of adzuki bean seedling plants, with the combined stress showing the highest degree of inhibition. Cd+D treatment reduced Cd accumulation in adzuki bean seedling roots. The treatment altered antioxidant enzyme activities and cell cycle phases in the roots, leading to changes in reactive oxygen species content.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
Article
Horticulture
Lucette Adet, Danae M. A. Rozendaal, Arthur Tapi, Pieter A. Zuidema, Philippe Vaast, Niels P. R. Anten
Summary: This study investigated the effects of water stress on cocoa trees and found that they are highly sensitive to water stress, with different genotypes exhibiting varied responses. Potassium application did not mitigate the negative effects of water stress. There was significant variation among genotypes in terms of leaf and crown traits, and positive interactions between genotype and irrigation were observed. These findings provide insights into the acclimation strategies of cocoa trees and can be useful for selecting drought-tolerant genotypes.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2024)
