ABSTRACT Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) is an important, underutilized fruit crop of India. The thin layer drying of persimmon slices would make it a perfect snack that can be used in various recipes. The drying process of persimmon slices was optimized using Box–Behnken design in response surface methodology. Three categorical independent drying variables, such as temperature (50–70°C), air velocity (0

ABSTRACT An investigation was carried out to study the performance of mandarin grafts during 2017–18 at Banepa, Kavre to standardize suitable grafting time for two mandarin varieties. The experiment was conducted in two factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 10 treatments and three replications. The treatments consisted of combinations of five grafting dates (25th November, 10th December

ABSTRACT Wild edibles and non-cultivated plants were significantly contributing to nutritional security and livelihood in rural areas of Himalayan region. The rich nutritional value and diversity of secondary metabolites in these plants escaped proper recognition; hence, warranted systematic and research investigation. The present study focuses on the assessment of nutritional composition of three

ABSTRACT Pears (Pyrus spp.) mainly are divided into two main groups of Asian and European species with a wide diversity or similarity in fruit and morphological traits. In this study, flow cytometry was performed to evaluate the genome size of 37 cultivars and genotypes of Asian, European, and Iranian indigenous pears. Besides, the relationship between cytological and morphological traits was investigated

ABSTRACT The perishable nature and seasonality of fruits make them harder to use in the food industry. Hence, the aim of this study is to preserve antioxidant-rich Syzygium caryophyllatum (L.) fruit using different drying techniques and evaluate the efficiency of drying methods in terms of antioxidant capacity. Fruits were dried using five different drying methods, namely, sun drying, dehumidified

ABSTRACT In the past few decades, both academicians and industries have shown interest toward the agricultural post-harvest operation aiming to reduce the post-harvest losses. In order to assist farmers in post-harvest decision-making some effective and innovative methodological frameworks are required. The fruit weight measurement is of prime importance in many food processing industries during sorting

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to adjust the basic culture medium for germination of pollen grains for the different species from the genus Hylocereus. Pollen grains from the species Hylocereus polyrhizus Weber and Hylocereus undatus (Haw.) Britton & Rose were withdrawn of anthers from flowers bagged the previous day, before its opening. Then, with a brush, the pollen grains were spread on the

ABSTRACT This work was undertaken to evaluate the impact of high-intensity ultrasound (HUS) pre-treatment on some quality characteristics of convective-dried (CVD) quince fruit pieces at different temperatures (50, 60, 70, and 80 °C). CVD quince samples at 70°C with a 15 min HUS pre-treatment showed the lowest water activity (0.36 ± 0.02). On the other hand, the quince fruit samples exposed to 15 min

ABSTRACT Mango is the third most important fruit in the tropics due to its nutritional properties and delicious flavor. The fruit is exceptionally perishable due to its climacteric nature, which decreases the quality and shelf-life. Preserving fruit quality and preventing losses during postharvest is one of the critical solutions in sustaining human dietary demands. Postharvest treatments such as

ABSTRACT Heat pump (HP) dryers have been used as one of the useful and promising drying techniques in food industries owing to their low energy consumption and costs, high coefficient of performance (COP), high energy efficiency, high drying efficiency, low drying temperature, and time, and less quality loss of dried products. It can be operated over a wide range of temperatures and humidity, providing

ABSTRACT A replicated trial, planted in 2011, compared nine primocane-fruiting raspberry cultivars for suitability to commercial production in the U.S. Intermountain West. Factors evaluated included annual yield, fruit size, fruiting season, consumer preference, leaf chlorophyll content, and cane infestation by raspberry horntail, a common insect pest of raspberries in northern Utah. ‘Joan J’ was the

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to verify the genetic influence of male parents in the expression of emergence and vigor traits of the sour passion fruit seedling, and to select the ones that contributed with the highest selection results. Controlled hybridizations were performed between genotypes of the Sour Passion Fruit Breeding Program of the Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV) and commercial

ABSTRACT Due to short shelf-life of ber fruits, developing postharvest protocols incorporating nonchemical compounds with the aim of extending its shelf life and maintaining quality is one of the major issues regarding ber fruit industry. The quality of ber fruits is greatly affected by postharvest factors especially temperature and fruit treatment. In the present study, the effect of chitosan coating

ABSTRACT Edible coatings can guarantee the quality of agricultural products, and performance as a low oxygen barrier, carbon dioxide, and water vapor, allowing reducing water loss or controlling water adsorption. The objective of the current work was aimed to evaluate the effects of novel edible coatings based on basil seed and xanthan gums, and infrared (IR) drying efficiency of coated apple slices

ABSTRACT Several factors influence fruit set and yield in strawberry production. Bees play an important role in pollinating strawberry flowers; however, bee populations are decreasing due to air pollution and high usage of pesticides. Boron (B) can increase fruit set by improving pollen viability, germination, and pollen tube growth. This study aimed to assess how the application of honey bees and

ABSTRACT Anthocyanin accumulation is responsible for the red color of the skin of apple fruits (Malus × domestica Borkh.). Environmental stimuli, such as light, temperature, soil factors, tree factors, and the application of chemicals can alter the synthesis of anthocyanins. Herein, we examined the expression of genes related to anthocyanin biosynthesis in the fruit of apple cultivars, ‘Summer Prince’

ABSTRACT This research analyzes incentives for new tangerine farmers by different intermediaries in Tuban, Indonesia. Direct interviews and a survey were conducted in 2014 and 2015 with new farmers, Bakul (small local collectors), wholesalers, tangerine middlemen, and the government office. New tangerine farmers in Tuban use three alternative logistic routes: the Bakul and/or wholesalers, the tangerine

ABSTRACT The purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims f. edulis) is a promising crop in Colombia because of its high potential for international markets and high profitability. However, without adequate fertilization, the metabolic processes of plant growth can be affected. The objective of this research was to evaluate the effect of macro- and micronutrient deficiencies on growth, photosynthesis

ABSTRACT Pistachio is one of the most important and high economic nut crops in the world. In the present research, the phenological and pomological traits of twenty superior male genotypes (MG) and twenty superior female genotypes (FG) of a pistachio open-pollinated population were evaluated along with five Iranian commercial pistachio cultivars in Damghan, Iran. A multilayer perceptron neural network

ABSTRACT Fruit crops offer a strong sink for sequestration of atmospheric carbon dioxide, thereby, aid in moderating the impact of climate change-related issues, besides creating a parallel nutrient sink. Mere annual application of organic manures/composts has failed to address different soil fertility functions due to failure to prolong the impact of soil organic pool on long-term basis. The paradigm

ABSTRACT The clonal propagation of T. cacao by somatic embryogenesis (SE) is a promising approach to multiply elite genotypes. Assessing clonal fidelity in plants regenerated from somatic embryos is the first step toward ensuring genetic uniformity in the mass production of planting material. This study assessed the genetic stability of cacao plantlets propagated by SE and conventional grafting for

ABSTRACT Polysaccharide-based edible coating can be useful as a pretreatment for drying since it prevents the oxidation of nutritional compounds, thereby improving the quality of dried products. In this study, the effects of polysaccharide coating (xanthan and balangu seed gums) on the drying kinetics of apricot slices were investigated. In addition, genetic algorithm–artificial neural network (GA-ANN)

ABSTRACT Old fig trees produce weak leaves, thin and short shoots, followed by low fruit quality under rainfed conditions. One of the strategies to confront with weak growth is severe pruning in rainfed fig trees. So far, the effect of different pruning methods on increasing tolerance has not been determined for rainfed fig trees. This experiment aimed to investigate the effects of different methods

ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate the chemical composition and antifungal activities of essential oil (EO) of Teucrium luteum subsp. flavovirens. The analysis of EO using gas chromatography (GC-FID) and gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) allowed the identification of 63 compounds, accounting for 89.9% of the total oil. The major constituents were E-nerolidol (31.0%), β-pinene (6.9%)

ABSTRACT Weed surveys provide the basis for weed management research in lowbush blueberry, but have not been conducted in Nova Scotia since 2001. Documented declines in herbicide efficacy, loss and/or acquisition of herbicide active ingredients, confirmation of herbicide-resistant weed biotypes, and documented vectoring of weed seeds by machinery necessitate a new weed survey. A total of 165 bearing

ABSTRACT In the present study, total phenolic and flavonoid contents in the methanol extracts of kernels obtained from the selected fruits such as Mangifera indica, Citrus sinensis, Citrus limetta, Punica granatum, and Carica papaya commonly marketed in India and their antioxidant properties were studied. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents in kernel extracts (measures in mg gallic acid equivalent

ABSTRACT The rising demand for guava fruit worldwide is due to its richness in vitamin C, high yielding and two bearing seasons. Given the salt stress threat to guavas and the necessity of protective strategies, in the present research guava seedlings were subjected to sodium chloride (0 and 50 mM) and salicylic acid (0 and 1 mM). To ascertain a logical conclusion, the activity of antioxidant enzymes

ABSTRACT About 600 species of Passiflora are described around the world, of which 120 are native to Brazil. In the present work, the phytochemical compounds were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography, and the antioxidant activities (AOX) were measured in the pulp of P. edulis and P. cincinnata species. The P. edulis presented a higher bioactive content and AOX when compared to P. cincinnata

ABSTRACT The Black Sea region of Turkey is where the Medlar population is most common, and Medlar usually grows naturally in this region. This study was carried out to determine the organic acids, sugars and bioactive compounds of promising Medlar (Mespilus germanica L.) genotypes which were grown in Tonya and Sürmene districts of Trabzon province (Black Sea Region of Turkey) in 2017 and 2018. Total

ABSTRACT A micropropagation method has been developed for the first time for difficult to propagate small fruit plant medlar (Mespilus germanica L.). Embryonic axes excised from surface-disinfected and microbe-free seed(s), were inoculated on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium for activation/germination. Axillary bud(s) derived from embryonic axes were used as explants, cultured on the MS medium supplemented

ABSTRACT Chemicals are not used safely for the quality retention and optimum storage stability of foodstuff, due to residual problems. Food irradiation is a secure process and can effectively be used to suppress the infestation, sprouting, rate of respiration, and to increase the storage duration of perishable products. This research trial was conducted at Ayub Agricultural Research, Faisalabad, Pakistan

ABSTRACT Kendu (Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb.), an underutilized seasonal fruit of India, is a rich source of many medicinal and nutritional properties. However, due to lack of proper postharvest practices, the fruit remains unutilized. The present work is aimed at the optimization of enzyme assisted juice extraction process based on selected quality characteristics of the final product. Pectinase enzyme

ABSTRACT An investigation was carried out to evaluate the influence of the post-harvest application of different ethylene inhibitors viz., 1-methylcylcopropene (1-MCP; 500, 1000 and 1500 ppb), methyl jasmonates (MeJA; 1, 2 and 3 mM) and salicylic acid (SA; 1, 2 and 3 mM) on health-promoting compounds such as total phenols, total antioxidants, flavonoids, protein, total free amino acids and sugars in

ABSTRACT The effect of temperature and pre-treatment on drying kinetics and color parameters of apricot was investigated. The apricots were dried at 50, 60, 70, and 80°C and constant air velocity of 2.0 m/s in cabinet dryer. Sodium metabisulfite solution (8%, w/w) was applied to 10 min prior to drying process. It was observed that both the drying temperature and the pre-treatment affected the drying

ABSTRACT Ozone is a powerful oxidant agent which is used in foods preservation on account of its ability of killing microorganisms. In the present study, the combined effects of ozone gas treatment and heat treatment on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics and shelf-life of strawberries kept under refrigeration were investigated. Strawberries were heat treated, ozonated at concentrations

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to determine oil content, total phenolics, total flavonoids, and total antioxidant activity (according to DPPH and FRAP assay) of Corylus colurna (Turkish hazel), 18 Turkish standard hazelnut cultivars (Corylus avellana cvs. Tombul, Palaz, Çakıldak, Foşa, Mincane, Sivri, Kara, İncekara, Kalınkara, Cavcava, Yuvarlak Badem, Yassı Badem, Kargalak, Uzunmusa, Kan, Allahverdi

ABSTRACT The interest in nondairy-based probiotic foods has significantly increased due to lactose intolerance, casein allergy, and associated cholesterol risks. Fruit-based products could be an excellent alternative option. In the present work, Sohiong (Prunus nepalensis) juice has been used for the development of a possible probiotic product. Sohiong juice was enzymatically extracted and fermented

ABSTRACT Twenty-four morphological and pomological traits were characterized in a group of 47 Moroccan sweet cherry genotypes to evaluate their diversity. The fruit weight varied between 3.6 and 7.52 g, considered acceptable for the fresh market. Six genotypes showed fruit weight between 3 and 5 g, making them suitable for specific industrial uses. The statistical analysis revealed high variability

ABSTRACT The aim of the present study was to construct agroclimatic zoning for the conilon coffee crop in the state of Bahia, Brazil, using fuzzy logic. Historical data series on rainfall, mean air temperature, and relative air humidity were used. Analyses were carried out considering the mean values of the accumulated variables for each month in the historical series. The data were subjected to geostatistical

ABSTRACT Marketability and nutritional content are critical factors that need to be considered when a quality of orange fruit is assessed. Among the many factors affecting orange fruit quality, tree age and harvesting season are crucial once; however, the factors remained unmapped. Thus, this study was aimed to explore quality of orange fruit due to differences in tree age and harvesting season. Three

ABSTRACT In Morocco, walnut tree (Juglans regia L.) cultivation is ancestral with complicated misidentification and unknown local genetic diversity. Atlas Mountains host a rich walnut tree germplasm, which has arisen from seedlings. The use of molecular markers makes it possible to overcomes confusion usually encountered in phenotypic characterization, thereby elucidating the real genetic diversity

ABSTRACT By mobilizing the socio-technical approach to innovation and semi-directive survey of 31 stakeholders, this paper analyzes the value chains that ensure the valorization of apricot pit by-products and the dynamics of their actors. Beyond the technical knowledge on the recovery of apricot by-products and their potential uses, this paper shows a multitude of strategies but also challenges that

ABSTRACT Blood fruit is an underutilized and highly nutritious fruit available in the Northeastern part of India. Proper design and development of sorting and grading systems help in improving the utilization of the fruit. Mass-based grading is more economical than the size-based grading of fruits. The main aim of this study is to investigate the physical, biochemical, thermal, and textural properties

ABSTRACT While plums are widely touted for their health benefits, there is little data available on the levels of beneficial anthocyanins and other antioxidative compounds found in commercial Australian plums. As such, this study aims to provide context data on the typical levels and variation in plums available to consumers. Six commercial plum varieties were sourced from Central Queensland grocery

ABSTRACT Indian coffee plum (Flacourtia jangomas) is an underutilized fruit with many great nutritional and medicinal value generally available in the northeastern part of India. Although rheological study of different fruit pulps have been studied till now, however no such study has been undertaken on Indian coffee plum. The present study was aimed to evaluate the steady-state shear and viscoelastic

ABSTRACT Fresh jujube is recommended as a healthy and nutritious snack due to its low calorie and sugar content compared to dried jujube. But fresh jujube fruit has a short shelf life. This work aimed to study the effect of different initial modified atmosphere compositions on the quality properties and shelf-life of fresh jujube fruit. Experimental treatments were passive-MAP (control), vacuum, active-MAP1

ABSTRACT Incorporating antibrowning agents into the edible coating is a conventional processing technique for fresh-cut preparation. The main quality attributes of fresh-cuts, i.e., appearance color, taste and texture may be affected by coating formulation and its additives at different and sometime contradictory rates. In this study, the impacts of using alginate coating alone or in combination with

ABSTRACT Many fruit vendors in Nigeria adopt unhealthy practices to induce fruit ripening and increase the availability of ripe fruits in the markets. We investigated the safety of traditional induced ripening techniques on two banana species (Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana). Unripe mature banana fruits were harvested and subjected to five different local ripening procedures – exposure to sunlight

ABSTRACT The effects of NaCl salinity on the seed germination, growth, and some physiological characteristics in ‘Akbari,’ ‘Akbari’ hybrid (P. integrrima × ‘Akbari’), ‘Qazvini,’ and ‘Qazvini’ hybrid (P. integrrima × ‘Qazvini’) were investigated. The experiment was conducted with three salinity levels (0, 100, and 200 mM) as NaCl. The results indicated that the highest germination percent in salt-treated

ABSTRACT In the present work, the effect of thermal (pasteurization) and nonthermal (thermosonication) treatments on the variations in physico-chemical, antioxidant activity, total phenols, total flavonoids, microbial populations, and sensory attributes of pomelo juice was studied. In thermosonication, processing parameters like treatment temperatures (30, 40, and 50 ± 2°C), treatment time (15, 30

ABSTRACT Abstract: Postharvest diseases and loss of freshness are major problems that cause the deterioration of dragon fruit. The present study determined the effect of hot water treatment (HWT) at 50°C for 5 min followed by 1.0% chitosan and 0.2% κ-carrageenan-based composite coating to counter the issues. The results showed that HWT followed by the composite coating-enhanced antioxidant enzyme activities

ABSTRACT Kendu (Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb.) is an underutilized nutritious fruit found in most of the Asian countries. The proper design and development of a grading system would help in improving the utilization of the fruit. Mass-based grading is more economical than the size-based grading of fruits. The present study determines the best-suited models for predicting the Kendu mass using various

ABSTRACT In Taiwan, strawberries (Fragaria ×ananassa Duch.) are an exotic and expensive commodity, with the retail market prices ranging from 170 to 670 NT$/kg (5.37 to 21.15 US$ based on the yearly average currency exchange rate in 2017). Because of the humid subtropical climate and lack of suitable cultivars, yields are relatively low with a narrow harvest window compared to major strawberry producing

ABSTRACT Turkey has quite a rich genetic diversity in various fruit and plant species. One of them is species in the Prunus genus. In addition, Turkey is the greatest or significant producer of many stone, nut and some fruit species. This study was conducted to determine the effects of intra-species hybridizations of some apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) cultivars and inter-species hybridization of apricot

ABSTRACT The vibration that occurs in vehicles during road transport has an important effect on the damage experienced by agricultural products, such as fruit. Young’s modulus and Poisson’s coefficient are critical mechanical properties of fruit, and alterations may indicate damage during transportation. This work studied the effect of vibration on mechanical damage in avocados (Persea americana Mill

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to determine the factors affecting losses in sweet cherry production. The research was carried out in the Kemalpaşa district of Izmir province, which is one of Turkey’s most important sweet cherry production centers. The research data were obtained from face-to-face questionnaires with 102 farmers. Losses in production derive from poor practices in three distinct

ABSTRACT This study evaluated the feasibility of using bio-markers to develop statistical models for predicting time to maturity of avocado fruit. The experiment used ‘Mendez#1ʹ and ‘Hass’ as model cultivars. Fruit was sampled bi-weekly from two positions within the tree canopy, namely, inside and outside canopy. Nine fruits per canopy position were sampled from fifteen trees of each cultivar. Mesocarp

ABSTRACT The research was conducted in the 2017 and 2019 seasons in two different orchards (Bouka and Sarabion), province of Latakia, Syria, in order to identify the optimal pollinizer for ‘Dermlali’ olive cultivar. Fruit set with/without emasculation of flowers after self-, open-, and cross-pollination was studied. ‘Khoderi,’ ‘Picholine Languedoc,’, and ‘Frantoio’ were used as pollinizers in Bouka

ABSTRACT The objective of this research was to analyze the specialization and competitiveness of avocado production in Mexico. The methods for analysis were the Location Quotient, the Shift and Share and an analysis of specialization and competitiveness was integrated. The results show a strong concentration and reconfiguration in relation to its specialization, Michoacán stands out as highly specialized

ABSTRACT The objective of this experiment was to determine the effectiveness of soil solarization against two pathogenic soil fusaria, i.e. Fusarium solani and Fusarium oxysporum, causing wilt disease in guava. A thin polythene sheet was laid over moist soil surface for two hottest months of the year, i.e. May and June when proper sunlight prevails throughout the day. Treatment comprised in solarized