The occurrence of malondialdehyde (MDA), a secondary end product of the oxidation of
polyunsaturated fatty acids, is considered a useful index of general lipid peroxidation. A …

Fresh strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.), raspberries (Rubus idaeus Michx.),
highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L.), and lowbush blueberries (Vaccinium …

Strawberry (Fragaria× ananassa Duch.) fruit have a unique, highly desirable flavor and are
one of the most popular summer fruits. Sugars, acids, and aroma volatiles contribute to the …

The objective of this study was to compare the physico-chemical characteristics and antioxidant
activity of ozone-treated papaya fruit and untreated fruit. Freshly harvested papaya fruit …

Solutions of glycerol and water provide a convenient and inexpensive system to control the
relative humidity (RH) in small controlledenvironment chambers. The relationship between …

It has been suggested that antioxidants play a role in regulating or modulating senescence
dynamics of plant tissues. Ethylene has been shown to promote early plant senescence …

The antioxidant properties of blueberries have been examined only in ripe fruit, although
fruit of different maturities are used in processed food products. In this study, highbush …

The ferrous oxidation−xylenol orange (FOX) assay was adapted for quantifying lipid
hydroperoxides (LOOHs) in plant extracts. Excised pieces of several fruit and vegetable species …

The problems that are usually associated with fresh-cut commodities are the rapid depletion
of nutritional value and the presence of high microbial populations. Ozone is a strong …

Consumption of fresh fruits is increasing as consumers become more aware of their
nutritional value and role in disease prevention. Improving the flavour properties of fresh fruit …