Article
Plant Sciences
Chunoti Changwal, Tushita Shukla, Zakir Hussain, Neera Singh, Abhijit Kar, Virendra P. Singh, M. Z. Abdin, Ajay Arora
Summary: High endogenous SA is associated with low ET evolution and high SL, while high lycopene content is correlated with high SA levels. Total antioxidants, PG, and PME decrease with fruit development, while lipid peroxidation increases. SlPAL4 and SlPAL6 genes play significant but opposite roles in regulating fruit ripening.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Ziyan Liu, Tanglu Hu, Chunxin Yu, Weiming Tan, Yuanyue Shen, Liusheng Duan
Summary: This study designed and synthesized a class of structurally simple AVG analogues, and molecular docking analysis revealed that compounds 2i, 2k, and 2n exhibited higher binding activity. Experimental results showed that 2i, 2k, and 2n could reduce ethylene production and delay postharvest ripening of tomatoes, with 2n being the most effective AVG analogue. This research provides a new approach for controlling ethylene action and extending the shelf life of fruits, and has significant implications for structure-activity relationship studies and the development of more functional AVG analogues.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Joan Casals, Montserrat Marti, Aurora Rull, Clara Pons
Summary: The study reveals that the environment and management practices have significant impacts on tomato yield and quality, different types of factors contribute to tomato traits to varying degrees, and optimal management practices can optimize tomato yield and quality.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Wanli Zhang, Yonggui Pan, Yueming Jiang, Zhengke Zhang
Summary: This study summarizes the application of gas fumigation technology in postharvest fruit quality management and the related biochemical mechanisms. Gas fumigants, such as SO2, ClO2, ozone, NO, CO, 1-MCP, essential oils, H2S, and ethanol, have been found to effectively improve postharvest fruit quality by delaying senescence, inhibiting browning, controlling disease, and alleviating chilling injury. Gas preservatives play multiple roles in postharvest fruit quality control, including antifungal agent, anti-browning agent, redox agent, ethylene inhibitors, elicitor, and pesticide remover. Recent developments in slow-release gas fumigation treatments suggest potential for improved performance. However, some gas fumigants may have side effects on the fruit, which needs to be addressed with combined treatments.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Dario Breitel, Paul Brett, Saleh Alseekh, Alisdair R. Fernie, Eugenio Butelli, Cathie Martin
Summary: The study successfully engineered tomato fruit enriched in L-DOPA through overexpression of BvCYP76AD6, and further increased L-DOPA levels by elevating the expression of the metabolic master regulator MYB12. The research also revealed new roles for L-DOPA in plants, impacting fruit quality parameters and providing opportunities for the development of new biological sources of L-DOPA.
METABOLIC ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Philipp Schober, Julia Buil, Ana Rivera, Sonia Campo, Irma Roig-Villanova, Joan Casals
Summary: Non-trellised culture of tomato is gaining interest due to reduced production costs. This study compares traditional determinate genotypes with novel lines carrying self-pruning and compound inflorescence mutations, and finds that the breeding lines have similar yields but better postharvest shelf life. The study also highlights the importance of genotype, locality, and irrigation regime in determining shelf life.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Silin Fan, Tiantian Xiong, Qiumei Lei, Qinqin Tan, Jiahui Cai, Zunyang Song, Meiyan Yang, Weixin Chen, Xueping Li, Xiaoyang Zhu
Summary: Melatonin can effectively delay fruit softening and reduce the incidence of anthracnose on guava fruit. It enhances the antioxidant capacity, reduces oxidative damage, and improves enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants. Melatonin also enhances defense-related enzymatic activities and represses lipase, lipoxygenase, and phospholipase D activities related to lipid metabolism.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ayse Tulin Oz, Busra Eryol, Md. Arfan Ali
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of exogenous hexanal treatment on the storage quality of persimmon fruit. The results showed that hexanal at a concentration of 0.04% could extend the storage period of persimmon fruit and maintain its quality. Hexanal treatment could slow down fruit senescence and reduce decay and microbial growth.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Mohammed Wasim Siddiqui, Vinayak Deshi, Mohammad Irfan, Vinay Kumar, Fozia Homa, Hidayatullah Mir, Duniya Ram Singh
Summary: Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has emerged as a potential tool to improve postharvest attributes of perishable horticultural produce. It regulates specific biological functions at cellular and molecular level even at very minute concentration in fruit and vegetables. H2S can delay ripening and senescence by repressing respiration rate, ethylene action, and activity of cell wall degrading enzymes during storage, while also inhibiting oxidative enzymes and demonstrating antimicrobial potential.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yanjie Li, Shudong Ding, Yanxin Wang
Summary: Multivariate Accelerated Shelf-Life Testing (MASLT) method provides more accurate estimation of shelf-life for postharvest shiitake mushrooms compared to the univariate model (ASLT).
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Razia Batool, Syed Akif Raza Kazmi, Shazia Khurshid, Muhammad Saeed, Sikandar Ali, Ahmad Adnan, Faizah Altaf, Aminah Hameed, Farwa Batool, Noor Fatima
Summary: The novel antimicrobial approach using glucose oxidase (GOx) to produce hydrogen peroxide on the surface of fruits extended the shelf life effectively. The immobilization of GOx on zinc oxide nanoparticles improved enzyme activity, leading to better maintenance of fruit quality parameters.
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Santosh Kumar Bose, Prianka Howlader, Wenxia Wang, Heng Yin
Summary: The lack of proper postharvest management of fruits leads to economic losses, poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. To address postharvest losses, various technologies and chemical treatments are used globally, but some may pose risks to human health and the environment. Recently, oligosaccharides have gained attention for their health benefits and potential applications in agriculture, showing promising results in improving postharvest preservation of fruits by maintaining antioxidant activity and delaying cell wall degradation through hormone regulation. This review provides insights into the preservation effects of different oligosaccharides on fruits and offers future research directions for enhancing postharvest preservation.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Arisa Wantat, Kanogwan Seraypheap, Pranee Rojsitthisak
Summary: The study demonstrates that adding 2% CTS-MMT nanocomposites to the CTS coating significantly delays peel color change, reduces electrolyte leakage and MDA content, as well as decreases ethylene production and respiration rate of banana fruit. This novel coating material shows promise for maintaining postharvest quality of 'Hom Thong' bananas.
Article
Agronomy
Ifigeneia Mellidou, Angelos K. Kanellis
Summary: Vitamin C, as a major antioxidant molecule, is unable to be synthesized by human beings. Finding natural sources of vitamin C and maintaining its levels in fruit and vegetables has become a cutting-edge research topic. Genetic advances have been made in improving vitamin C content in horticultural crops, but increasing levels beyond a certain point is difficult due to tight regulation of the biosynthetic machinery.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Gwilherm Brisou, Sophie J. M. Piquerez, Silvia Minoia, Fabien Marcel, Amandine Cornille, Filomena Carriero, Adnane Boualem, Abdelhafid Bendahmane
Summary: This study identified the crucial roles of SIACO1 and SIE8 in ethylene production during tomato fruit ripening, and successfully engineered multiple alleles for improving fruit shelf-life or accelerating maturation.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Jose Javier Peguero-Pina, Sergio Siso, Jaume Flexas, Jeroni Galmes, Ulo Niinemets, Domingo Sancho-Knapik, Eustaquio Gil-Pelegrin
Article
Plant Sciences
Patricia L. Saez, Lohengrin A. Cavieres, Jeroni Galmes, Eustaquio Gil-Pelegrin, Jose Javier Peguero-Pina, Domingo Sancho-Knapik, Mercedes Vivas, Carolina Sanhueza, Constanza F. Ramirez, Betsy K. Rivera, Luis J. Corcuera, Leon A. Bravo
Article
Horticulture
Mateu Fullana-Pericas, Joan Ponce, Miguel A. Conesa, Andreu Juan, Miguel Ribas-Carbo, Jeroni Galmes
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2018)
Article
Plant Sciences
Javier Galdon-Armero, Mateu Fullana-Pericas, Pere A. Mulet, Miquel A. Conesa, Cathie Martin, Jeroni Galmes
Article
Plant Sciences
Miquel A. Conesa, Maurici Mus, Jeroni Galmes
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Mateu Fullana-Pericas, Miquel A. Conesa, Cyril Douthe, Hanan El Aou-ouad, Miquel Ribas-Carbo, Jeroni Galmes
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
M. A. Conesa, J. Galmes
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mateu Fullana-Pericas, Miguel A. Conesa, Francisco Perez-Alfocea, Jeroni Galmes
Article
Plant Sciences
Miquel A. Conesa, Christopher D. Muir, Arantzazu Molins, Jeroni Galmes
Article
Plant Sciences
Miguel A. Conesa, Mateu Fullana-Pericas, Antonio Granell, Jeroni Galmes
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Mateu Fullana-Pericas, Miquel A. Conesa, Miguel Ribas-Carbo, Jeroni Galmes
Article
Agronomy
Mateu Fullana-Pericas, Miquel A. Conesa, Jorge Gago, Miquel Ribas-Carbo, Jeroni Galmes
Summary: High-throughput phenotyping studies are crucial for understanding water use efficiency, stress tolerance, yield, and quality in tomatoes. This study compared UAV remote sensing with leaf-level physiological and agronomic measurements in 91 tomato genotypes, revealing differences between long shelflife (LSL) and non-LSL (CON) genotypes under different irrigation conditions. Remote sensing demonstrated significant relationships with physiological and agronomic measurements, but different regressions were observed for CON and LSL genotypes due to their physiological behavior and response to water deficit. The study shows the potential of remote sensing in optimizing tomato phenotyping processes, but also highlights challenges in including genotypes with different water use efficiency behaviors.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Horticulture
Aina Juan-Cabot, Jeroni Galmes, Miquel A. Conesa
Summary: The long shelf-life (LSL) phenotype is characteristic of Mediterranean tomato landraces, yet the genetic basis behind it is still not completely defined. New technologies have revealed that the LSL phenotype is dependent on traits beyond ethylene synthesis and response pathways. Current research indicates that singular mutations may not be enough to lead to the LSL phenotype.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(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)
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)