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5 articles for “Postharvest control”
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Deterioration of Strawberries by Gray Mold: A Minireview of Agent, Causes, Failures and Post-harvest Control Strategies
Abstract: This work aimed to carry out a literature review of the deterioration of strawberries by gray mold, covering the main responsible fungus, Botrytis cinerea, in addition to causes, failures, and recently studied strategies for postharvest control. It was observed that the main post-harvest control strategies with promising results were the application of essential oils, antifungal lamps, active packaging/films, emerging techniques (O3 and high-CO2), and antifungal compounds synthesized by bacteria. However, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Emerging Trends in Fruit and Vegetable Science: Advances in Cultivation, Postharvest Management, and Value Addition
Abstract: Fruit and vegetable industries are undergoing a radical restructuring as a result of technological development, sustained focus on sustainable development, and rising customer preferences. This review focuses on the latest changes and developments in cultivation, postharvest, value-addition, and management in the global landscape of horticulture. With a global cultivation of 367.72 million tons and a combined market value of greater than 800 billion USD, the sector grapples with significant challenges; …
Published in International Journal of Trends in Horticulture · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 42–55 Read article
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Postharvest Quality and Longevity of Gerbera Varieties as Affected by Different Floral Preservatives
Abstract: Gerbera, Gerbera jamesonii of Asteraceae family is grown for garden decoration, cut flowers and stands at fourth position in international flower market. Cut gerbera flowers are sensitive to microbial contamination, insufficient water uptake and short vase life. Use of sucrose with organic acids as preservative solution may help to increase the postharvest life of cut flowers. So, an experiment was conducted in the Horticulture Laboratory of Lamjung Campus during January …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Evaluation of Different Essential Oils for Antifungal Activity on Postharvest Decay of Avocado (Persea Americana Mill.) of Sikkim, India
Abstract: Commercially available essential oils of Basil oil, Clove oil, Citronella oil, Ginger oil and methanol extracted fern oil, Artemisia oil, and Stinging nettle oil were tested for growth inhibitions of two fungi isolated from infected avocado fruit from Sikkim, India which were identified as Fusarium sp. and Penicillium digitatum on the basis of colony morphology and microscopic examination. Inhibitory effect of essential oils was investigated by well diffusion method by …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 44–51 Read article
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Ethylene in Post-harvest Quality Management of Horticultural Crops: A Review
Abstract: Ethylene is a naturally occurring plant hormone that is produced by many fruits and vegetables. It initiates the ripening process when internal concentrations increase to 0.1 to 1.0 ppm. Externally applied ethylene can also initiate the ripening process in climacteric fruits. Ethylene is flammable at a concentration of 3.1–32% in air. The minimum flammable concentration of 3.1% or 31,000 ppm is about 200 times the concentration suggested for tomato ripening. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 9–25 Read article