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
Mingying Wang, Jin Xu, Zhaoyang Ding, Jing Xie
Summary: In this study, spinach was treated with melatonin to prolong its shelf life. The results showed that melatonin spraying delayed the degradation of chlorophyll in spinach, especially the treatment with 0.20 mg/mL melatonin. The treatment also maintained high levels of soluble sugar and soluble protein, reduced the accumulation of malondialdehyde, and increased the activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and peroxidase.
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
Horticulture
Xudong Zhu, Frances Trouth, Tianbao Yang
Summary: This study found that preharvest UV-B radiation can improve strawberry fruit quality and extend shelf life. The UV-B-treated fruits had lighter color, higher total soluble solids, total phenolics content, and total anthocyanin content compared to the control. Moreover, the UV-B-treated fruits showed better maintenance of quality during storage. Therefore, utilizing a low dose of UV-B radiation during the growth stage can improve strawberry fruit quality and extend shelf life.
Article
Plant Sciences
Joel Ernesto Martinez-Camacho, Ramon Gerardo Guevara-Gonzalez, Enrique Rico-Garcia, Erik Gustavo Tovar-Perez, Irineo Torres-Pacheco
Summary: This study assessed the effect of preharvest treatments with salicylic acid and chitosan on blackberry fruit conservation. The results showed that 3 mM salicylic acid and 0.25% chitosan reduced leakage, red drupelet reversion, and mycelium presence in the fruit, preserving the marketability index of blackberries. Salicylic acid treatment increased the activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase. The preharvest treatments also modified the activity of the cell wall degrading enzyme polygalacturonase, improving the shelf life and resistance to decay factors of blackberry fruit.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sukanya Sarak, Phetdaphat Boonsuk, Duangporn Kantachote, Kaewta Kaewtatip
Summary: This study focused on preparing and characterizing films and coatings based on native cassava starch, cationic cassava starch, and a blend of the two. The blend film showed better hydrophobicity and reduced weight loss in mangoes after storage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Yuanyuan Zhong, Shuting Dong, Yuan Cui, Xiaobo Dong, Huaide Xu, Mei Li
Summary: Edible fungi have high edible, medicinal and economic value. Rapid development of the edible fungi industry can meet people's consumption demands. However, due to lack of suitable preservation technology after harvest, edible fungi are susceptible to quality deterioration.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jingjing Xue, Chenchen Guo, Yuxiao Shen, Minghui Li, Jianzhou Chu, Xiaoqin Yao
Summary: The study demonstrated that brassinolide soaking, UV-B radiation, and their combined treatments significantly enhanced the nutritional content in small black bean sprouts, maintaining high photosynthetic capacity and radical scavenging rate. Compared to individual treatments, the combined treatments showed significant effects on increasing total phenols content and PAL activity in sprouts.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Malgorzata Namiota, Radoslaw Bonikowski
Summary: The article discusses the impact of essential oil fumigation on crop quality, including antioxidant capacity, content of bioactive compounds, physicochemical properties, decay properties, and sensory attributes. Essential oils' antimicrobial properties make them promising fumigants, but further exploration is needed in current research on this technique.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Frederike Sonntag, Huihui Liu, Susanne Neugart
Summary: UV irradiation has been used to reduce decay, delay ripening, and delay senescence in postharvest vegetables. It affects appearance, microbial load, respiration rate, enzymatic antioxidant system, and various bioactive compounds. It has the potential to increase antioxidant activity, delay yellowing and senescence, trigger defense responses, and reduce decay and diseases.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Qi Yu, Jiao Liu, Jing Yang, Yongjiang Lou, Yongyong Li, Min Zhang
Summary: Marine-capture shrimp is a type of shrimp with high nutritional and economic value, rich in protein, trace elements, and essential amino acids. Preserving marine-capture shrimp is challenging due to its perishability, but low-temperature preservation is the predominant strategy. This review presents the current status, key preservation issues, and various preservation technologies for extending the shelf life of marine-capture shrimp.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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
Agronomy
Hadis Mir, Feizollah Shahbazi
Summary: This study assessed the effects of different vibration frequencies on the postharvest quality of persimmons. The results showed that vibration frequency had a negative impact on the physical, mechanical, and chemical properties of persimmons, resulting in weight loss, decreased size, reduced firmness and rupture force, and increased pH and total soluble solids. Among the frequencies tested, 10 Hz caused the most severe mechanical damage.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
D. Lata, F. Homa, M. A. Nayyer, A. Kumar, M. A. Aftab, M. W. Siddiqui
Summary: The application of exogenous H2S can delay the aging and discoloration of Pointed gourd fruits, maintain their antioxidant properties, reduce lignification and membrane permeability, and increase the activity of certain enzymes. Therefore, the postharvest application of H2S can effectively extend the marketability and shelf life of Pointed gourd fruits.