The effects of chitosan on mycelial growth and spore germination of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides
were investigated on potato dextrose agar (PDA) containing 0%, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, …

Microbial activity and browning were minimized and fresh-cut rose apple quality was maintained
using sodium chlorite (SC) combined with calcium chloride (CC) and calcium ascorbate …

Chilling injury, a major problem for tropical fruits, can be reduced by a modified atmosphere.
Edible coatings including alginate are able to form a barrier against gasses and moisture. …

Highlights • UV-C treatment exhibited higher fungicidal potential in preventing fruit rot disease
than UV-B. • UV-C treatment induced resistance against fruit rot disease in mangosteen …

This research investigated the effects of hot water, UV-C irradiation and their combination
on the induction of resistance to anthracnose disease and on quality improvement in …

At the present, the mechanism of chlorophyll degradation in response to ionizing irradiation
in harvested fruits have not been examined. To understand the effect of electron beam (E-…

Edible coatings, as carriers of antimicrobial compounds, have been proposed as an alternative
method to preserve fresh-cut products. This research focused to improve the shelf life of …

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) of different colors improve plant growth and increase levels of
secondary metabolites. This study aimed to determine the effect of red, blue, and red + blue …

Postharvest disease is a major problem in mangoes, affecting fruit quality, reducing shelf life
and negatively impacting exports. To minimize the disease and maintain fruit quality, the …

The change in the color of the lime peel from green to yellow is the main postharvest-period
problem that is unacceptable to consumers. The purpose of this research was to study the …