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Evaluation of yeast isolates from kimchi with antagonistic activity against green mold in citrus and elucidating the action mechanisms of three yeast: P. kudriavzevii, K. marxianus, and Y. lipolytica Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-23 Kottoh Isaac Delali; Ou Chen; Wenjun Wang; Lanhua Yi; Lili Deng; Kaifang Zeng
Many citrus farmers are deprived of their profits as a result of post-harvest losses in citrus production. Diverse microbial environments including fermented foods are necessary to be explored in the quest to get more novel biocontrol yeasts to control post-harvest pathogens in citrus. 90 yeasts were isolated from kimchi in this investigation. Inhibition tests in vitro showed that 10 of the 90 yeasts
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Optimizing spatial data reduction in hyperspectral imaging for the prediction of quality parameters in intact oranges Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-23 Cecilia Riccioli; Dolores Pérez-Marín; Ana Garrido-Varo
This study evaluated hyperspectral imaging (900–1700 nm) and the optimal binning strategy for the reduction of spatial data to obtain quantitative maps of some quality attributes in intact oranges. Artificial neural network (ANN) was used to develop prediction models using 198 oranges. Different levels of pixel binning were tested for predicting the samples of an external test set (N = 66). The best
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Improved prediction of litchi impact characteristics with an energy dissipation model Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-24 Shuangming Zhang; Weizu Wang; Yanfei Wang; Han Fu; Zhou Yang
A model of elastic impact (EI) and a model that considers energy dissipation (CED model) were developed to describe the deformation behavior during litchi impact. In the CED model, dissipation energy is due to damping effect and the change of elastic modulus after impact. Drop tests of fruit onto a fixed plate were conducted with a pendulum device for three litchi cultivars (‘Nuomci’, ‘Guiwei’, and
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IP3 mediates NO-enhanced chilling tolerance in postharvest kiwifruit Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-22 Caifeng Jiao
The function of inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate (IP3) in nitric oxide (NO)-induced chilling tolerance in postharvest kiwifruit was revealed. The fruit were treated using sodium nitroprusside (SNP; exogenous NO donor) and neomycin (IP3 inhibitor). Data demonstrated that compared with the control, chilling injury (CI) index and firmness decreased and increased upon SNP treatment in kiwifruit. SNP treatment
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Effects of ozone fumigation combined with nano-film packaging on the postharvest storage quality and antioxidant capacity of button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-20 Ting Wang; Jianmin Yun; Yu Zhang; Yang Bi; Fengyun Zhao; Yaoxing Niu
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Spectral composition from led lighting during storage affects nutraceuticals and safety attributes of fresh-cut red chard (Beta vulgaris) and rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia) leaves Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-15 Giuseppina Pennisi; Francesco Orsini; Noelia Castillejo; Perla A. Gómez; Andrea Crepaldi; Juan A. Fernández; Catalina Egea-Gilabert; Francisco Artés-Hernández; Giorgio Gianquinto
The main objective of this study was to evaluate the physiological and quality changes of fresh-cut red chard (Beta vulgaris) and rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia) leaves illuminated during storage with monochromatic light emitting diode (LED) lamps, featuring different spectral component (red, green, yellow, white, blue and far-red) and same light intensity (35 μmol m−2 s-1). As control, storage in darkness
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Papaya CpMADS4 and CpNAC3 co-operatively regulate ethylene signal genes CpERF9 and CpEIL5 during fruit ripening Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-14 Chang-Chun Fu; Hang-Jun Chen; Hai-Yan Gao; Shi-Lei Wang; Nan Wang; Jian-Chang Jin; Yin Lu; Zuo-Long Yu; Qing Ma; Yan-Chao Han
MADS box transcription factors (TFs) play important roles in different biological processes, for example, fruit ripening. However, the roles of MADS box TFs in papaya fruit ripening remain a little know. In this study, a novel MADS-box gene was found, named as CpMADS4, and its expression level was decreased during fruit ripening. Protein-protein interaction assays proved that CpMADS4 interacted with
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Combination of sodium alginate-based coating with L-cysteine and citric acid extends the shelf-life of fresh-cut lotus root slices by inhibiting browning and microbial growth Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-15 Mohamed Hawali Bata Gouda; Chunjie Zhang; Sijia Peng; Xiaoxue Kong; Yuru Chen; Hong Li; Xuerui Li; Haibo Luo; Lijuan Yu
The effects of a sodium alginate (SA) coating combined withl-cysteine (L-cys) and citric acid (CA) on browning and microbial growth in fresh-cut lotus root slices during storage at 4 °C were investigated. The SA + L-cys + CA treatment was more efficient than separate SA andl-cys + CA treatments in the maintenance of visual appearance and flavour quality. The SA + L-cys + CA coating improved the ability
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Mitochondrial small heat shock protein and chilling tolerance in tomato fruit Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-11 Mariela R. Escobar; Martín D. Ré; María L. Sossi; Silvana B. Boggio; Cornelia Herrfurth; Ivo Feussner; Estela M. Valle
Our previous report indicated that tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) fruit of two contrasting varieties in the chilling tolerance showed the opposite expression pattern of a mitochondrial small heat shock protein (M-sHSP23.8) gene after chilling stress. Thus, the fruit of the relatively tolerant variety Micro-Tom strongly accumulated M-sHSP23.8 transcripts while the susceptible var. Minitomato fruit did
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Early detection of fruit infested with Batrocera tryoni Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-10 Flore Mas; Lee-Anne Manning; Maryam Alavi; Terry Osborne; Olivia Reynolds; Andrew Kralicek
Fruit worldwide are prone to insect damage, particularly from the Tephritidae fruit flies. The Queensland fruit fly (“QFF”, Bactrocera tryoni) is one of the worst economic pests in the Pacific. Females oviposit in a wide variety of fruit and larvae develop inside the flesh with minimal external visual damage early upon infestation. The export of infested fruit into pest-free zones is one of the main
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A method using near infrared hyperspectral imaging to highlight the internal quality of apple fruit slices Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-11 Weijie Lan; Benoit Jaillais; Catherine M.G.C. Renard; Alexandre Leca; Songchao Chen; Carine Le Bourvellec; Sylvie Bureau
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Combined impact of peppermint oil and lime oil on Mangosteen (Garcinia Mangostana) fruit ripening and mold growth using closed system Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-10 Iyiola Oluwakemi Owolabi; Sumethee Songsamoe; Narumol Matan
Mangostenn (Garcina mangostana) is a climacteric fruit and thus, there is need for intervention on its postharvest preservation to delay ripening, reduce spoilage and microbial infestation, and possibly enhance its availability all year round. This study was aimed at determining the best application ratio of the combination of peppermint oil (PO) and lime oil (LO) essential oils (EOs) in slowing down
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Biochemical and phenotypic characterization of sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) cultivars with induced surface pitting Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-10 Excequel Ponce; Blanca Alzola; Natalia Cáceres; Madeline Gas; Catalina Ferreira; Juan Vidal; Rosana Chirinos; David Campos; Miguel Rubilar; Reinaldo Campos-Vargas; Romina Pedreschi; Claudia Fuentealba
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Postharvest UV-C irradiation increased the flavonoids and anthocyanins accumulation, phenylpropanoid pathway gene expression, and antioxidant activity in sweet cherries (Prunus avium L.) Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-08 Qiang Zhang; Wenbo Yang; Jiechao Liu; Hui Liu; Zhenzhen Lv; Chunling Zhang; Dalei Chen; Zhonggao Jiao
Ultraviolet (UV) influences postharvest changes in secondary metabolites of fruit. In this study, sweet cherries were treated with UV-C irradiation (1.05, 2.10, and 4.20 kJ/m2) for different treatment periods, they were stored at room temperature (25.0 ± 2.0 ℃) for 6 days. The results showed that the total phenolics, flavonoids, and anthocyanins increased in response to UV-C during storage. UPLC-ESI-MS
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Electrical and mechanical analysis to evaluate the cultivar difference in strawberries with respect to their bruising sensitivities and mass loss acceleration Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-08 Naoki Sugino; Takashi Watanabe; Nobutaka Nakamura; Hiroaki Kitazawa
This study investigated the differences in the bruising characteristics of three strawberry cultivars that were subjected to mechanical compression, while elucidating the effect of bruising on the acceleration of mass loss during storage; these investigations were aimed at achieving long-term transportation. The length of the coordinate at the top of the circular arc of Cole-Cole plots from the origin
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Hydrogen sulfide inhibits the browning of fresh-cut apple by regulating the antioxidant, energy and lipid metabolism Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-09 Chen Chen; Aili Jiang; Chenghui Liu; Carol Wagstaff; Qiqi Zhao; Yanhui Zhang; Wenzhong Hu
Surface browning is the primary limiting factor for the shelf-life of fresh-cut apple. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) treatment is known to effectively inhibit the browning, however, little is known about the underlying molecular mechanism. In the present paper RNA-Seq technology was used to analyse the transcript expression profiles of control and H2S treated fresh-cut apple immediately after treatment (C0
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Interrelation between ABA and phospholipases D, C and A2 in early responses of citrus fruit to Penicillium digitatum infection Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-05 María T. Lafuente; Ana-Rosa Ballester; Nely Holland; Jordi Cerveró; Paco Romero
We investigated whether phospholipases play a role in citrus fruit susceptibility to be infected by Penicillium digitatum, and whether a connection exists between hormone abscisic acid (ABA) and phospholipases in the citrus fruit-P. digitatum interaction. Changes in both the activity of enzymes PLD, PLC and PLA2 and the expression of a set of genes encoding them in response to infection in Navelate
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Resistance response enhancement and reduction of Botrytis cinerea infection in strawberry fruit by Morchella conica mycelial extract Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-05 Gulamnabi L. Vanti; Yory Leshem; Segula Masaphy
Over 200 crops worldwide are susceptible to gray mold infection, caused by the phytopathogenic fungus Botrytis cinerea, including strawberry fruit, both in the field and after harvest. The disease is normally controlled by chemical fungicides. However, increasing public and environmental concern over pesticide applications has prompted the exploration of ecofriendly approaches to combatting pathogens
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A transcriptional study of the effects of nitric oxide on rachis browning in table grapes cv. Thompson Seedless Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-02-01 Zhonghong Wu; Chenghu Dong; Jia Wei; Limin Guo; Yina Meng; Bin Wu; Jiluan Chen
Rachis browning is an unfavorable trait of postharvest table grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) and considerably decreases the market value. In this study, we investigated how nitric oxide (NO) delayed the rachis browning progress during cold storage at 0 ± 0.5 °C and during shelf life at 8 ± 0.5 °C and 20 ± 0.5 °C, respectively. The role of NO was explored by changes of storage quality, enzyme activity, and
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Methyl jasmonate promotes wound healing by activation of phenylpropanoid metabolism in harvested kiwifruit Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-30 xiaobo Wei; weiliang Guan; yajie Yang; yelin Shao; linchun Mao
A rapid wound healing in vegetables and fruit is instrumental in maintaining fruit quality and extension of shelf life. In this study, wounded kiwifruit were separately treated with methyl jasmonate (MeJA) and diethyldithiocarbamic acid (DIECA, an inhibitor of jasmonate biosynthesis) to evaluate the effect of MeJA on wound healing of kiwifruit. The results showed that MeJA treatment leads to increases
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Tea tree oil controls brown rot in peaches by damaging the cell membrane of Monilinia fructicola Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-29 Yangyang Xu; Jiuyi Wei; Yingying Wei; Peipei Han; Kun Dai; Xiurong Zou; Shu Jiang; Feng Xu; Hongfei Wang; Jincai Sun; Xingfeng Shao
This study tested the efficacy of plant essential oils (EOs) for controlling rot in post-harvest peaches. Three fungal pathogens from naturally infected peaches were isolated and identified, and their pathogenicity was confirmed on peach fruit. Monilinia fructicola was the most pathogenic of the three isolates (M. fructicola, Penicillium expansum and P. spinulosum). The antifungal effects of four EOs
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A process-based model of nectarine quality development during pre- and post-harvest Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-25 Enrico Casagrande; Michel Génard; Sébastien Lurol; Florence Charles; Daniel Plénet; Françoise Lescourret
A new mathematical modeling framework able to simulate the combined effect of fruit growth and post-harvest storage conditions (temperature and relative humidity) on nectarine quality is here proposed. The seasonal course of fruit surface conductance to water vapor, fruit mass loss during storage, and sugar concentration dynamics in fruit pulp were modeled. The three sub-models were integrated into
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Exogenous phytosulfokine α application delays senescence and promotes antioxidant nutrient accumulation in strawberry fruit during cold storage by triggering endogenous phytosulfokine α signaling Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-26 Morteza Soleimani Aghdam; Mohammad Sayyari; Zisheng Luo
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Biocontrol efficacy and possible mechanism of Streptomyces sp. H4 against postharvest anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum fragariae on strawberry fruit Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-23 Xiaojuan Li; Tao Jing; Dengbo Zhou; Miaoyi Zhang; Dengfeng Qi; Xiaoping Zang; Yankun Zhao; Kai Li; Wen Tang; Yufeng Chen; Chunlin Qi; Wei Wang; Jianghui Xie
Anthracnose is a fungal disease caused by Colletotrichum species, which is detrimental to numerous fruits, including strawberry. Use of fungicides to maintain fruit quality leads to potential environmental pollution and health risk. Biocontrol using beneficial microorganisms such as Streptomyces has been applied successfully for controlling postharvest diseases of fruit. In this study, strain H4 with
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Compositional shifts in the strawberry fruit microbiome in response to near-harvest application of Metschnikowia fructicola, a yeast biocontrol agent Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-19 V. Yeka Zhimo; Ajay Kumar; Antonio Biasi; Shoshana Salim; Oleg Feygenberg; Mohamad Abo Toamy; Ahmed Abdelfattaah; Shlomit Medina; Shiri Freilich; Michael Wisniewski; Samir Droby
Plant-associated microbial communities form complex co-associations that play a role in promoting plant productivity and health, although the underlying mechanisms have not been fully elucidated. The functional role of the microbiome provides a new perspective on how we can potentially utilize the microbiome to maintain the postharvest quality and health of produce. While the composition and dynamics
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Involvement of PpWRKY70 in the methyl jasmonate primed disease resistance against Rhizopus stolonifer of peaches via activating phenylpropanoid pathway Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-17 Nana Ji; Jing Wang; Yanfei Li; Meilin Li; Peng Jin; Yonghua Zheng
The molecular mechanisms underlying methyl jasmonate (MeJA) primed defense against Rhizopus stolonifer through regulating phenylpropanoid pathway in peaches and the involvement of WRKY transcription factor were investigated. MeJA treatment enhanced the activity of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) and 4-coumarate-CoA ligase (4CL), and promoted the accumulation of total phenolics, total flavonoids and
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An extended finite element model for fracture mechanical response of tomato fruit Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-16 Dongdong Li; Zhiguo Li; Fideline Tchuenbou-Magaia
Fresh fruit micro-rupture generally occurs during mechanical handling, which severely affects the product’s postharvest quality along the supply chain. An extended finite element (XFEM) model was developed for investigating the fracture mechanical response of tomato fruit under postharvest mechanical compression. A 1/4 tomato fruit was modeled using three parts: exocarp, mesocarp and septa frame, and
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1-Methylcyclopropene inhibits ethylene perception and biosynthesis: A theoretical and experimental study on cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.) fruits Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-14 Helber Enrique Balaguera-López; Mauricio Espinal-Ruiz; Jeimmy Marcela Rodríguez-Nieto; Aníbal Herrera-Arévalo; Lorenzo Zacarías
Theoretical and experimental studies were conducted to determine the role of 1-MCP in the biosynthesis of ethylene in cape gooseberry fruits (Physalis peruviana L.), ecotype Colombia. A completely randomized experimental design was used with 3 treatments: ethylene (1000 μL ethephon L−1), 1-MCP (1 μL L−1), and a control with no applications. At 1, 6 and 11 days after treatment, volatile compounds, firmness
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Effect of postharvest treatments of mechanically harvested 'Manzanilla' table olives on product quality Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-13 Isaac Zipori; Ayelet Fishman; Zohar Ben-Barak Zelas; Yulia Subbotin; Arnon Dag
'Manzanilla', today's main table olive cultivar, is traditionally harvested manually. However, manual harvesting is becoming less economically feasible due to increasing labor costs and a shortage of workers. Consequently, we examined options for mechanical harvesting of these table olives. The 'Manzanilla' fruit skin is sensitive to bruising and damage caused by mechanical harvesting. Therefore, postharvest
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Can metabolites at harvest be used as physiological markers for modelling the softening behaviour of Chilean “Hass” avocados destined to local and distant markets? Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-11 Ignacia Hernández; Virgilio Uarrota; Diego Paredes; Claudia Fuentealba; Bruno G. Defilippi; Reinaldo Campos-Vargas; Claudio Meneses; Maarten Hertog; Romina Pedreschi
The aim of this study was to model Chilean “Hass” avocado softening behaviour, destined to local and distant markets, taking into account the biological variation given by growing location and harvest stages. A total of 24 batches were obtained during the season 2018–2019 from different agro-climatic zones (coast, intermediate and interior) and two harvest stages (based on dry matter content). Fruit
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Non-destructive determination of fatty acid composition of in-shell and shelled almonds using handheld NIRS sensors Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-08 Miguel Vega-Castellote; Dolores Pérez-Marín; Irina Torres; María-Teresa Sánchez
One of the major compounds in almond kernels, which determines their nutritional quality, are lipids. The aim of this research was to determine the fatty acid profile in intact in-shell and shelled almonds (145 samples) using two new generation handheld near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) sensors, of different optical design and technical specifications, adapted for in situ analysis in different stages
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Analysis of differentially expressed genes and differentially abundant metabolites associated with the browning of Meihong red-fleshed apple fruit Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-09 Weifang Zuo; Le Lu; Mengyu Su; Jing Zhang; Yuying Li; Siliang Huang; Cuixia Li; Nan Wang; Zongying Zhang; Xuesen Chen
Enzymatic browning affects the quality of fresh-cut produce. To elucidate the mechanism regulating the browning of red-fleshed apple, we analyzed the transcriptome and metabolome of freshly cut Meihong apple samples collected at 0, 0.5, and 4 h after cutting. The main differentially abundant metabolites during the browning process were phenols, amino acids and fatty acids. Phenols are substrates for
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Pre-storage application of 1-methylcyclopropene does not affect the flavour of ‘Conference’ pears ripened after 8 months of commercial-standard controlled atmosphere storage Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-07 Bastiaan Brouwer; Manon Mensink; Esther Hogeveen-van Echtelt; Ernst J. Woltering
Postharvest 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) applications are commercially used on ‘Conference’ pears to obtain an improved fruit quality after storage for up to 11 months. Treatment with 1-MCP may result in firmer and greener fruit at the end of storage. During subsequent shelf life, 1-MCP treated pears may show slower ripening, including a reduced rate of softening and a reduced production of aroma volatiles
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Biocontrol ability and action mechanism of Bacillus halotolerans against Botrytis cinerea causing grey mould in postharvest strawberry fruit Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-07 Fang Wang; Jie Xiao; Yunzeng Zhang; Raoyong Li; Li Liu; Jia Deng
Bacillus species are promising agent for the biological control of postharvest diseases. This study investigated the bio-control efficiency of Bacillus halotolerans KLBC XJ-5 against grey mould caused by Botrytis cinerea in postharvest strawberries, together with its underlying antagonistic mechanism. Treatment with B. halotolerans KLBC XJ-5 controlled mycelial growth as well as conidial germination
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Exogenous application of GABA retards cap browning in Agaricus bisporus and its possible mechanism Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-05 Aydin Shekari; Rahim Naghshiband Hassani; Morteza Soleimani Aghdam
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Enhancement of the flower longevity of petunia by CRISPR/Cas9-mediated targeted editing of ethylene biosynthesis genes Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-06 Junping Xu; Aung Htay Naing; Heeyoun Bunch; Jaehyeon Jeong; Hyeran Kim; Chang Kil Kim
The transcriptional activation of genes that encode the ethylene biosynthesis enzyme 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate oxidase (PhACO3 and PhACO4) during petunia flower senescence has been reported. However, no studies have elaborately investigated their specific roles in ethylene production and flower longevity using genetic manipulation. Hence, we used the CRISPR/Cas9 system to edit the genes (PhACO3
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Elicitation of fruit defense response by active edible coatings embedded with phenylalanine to improve quality and storability of avocado fruit Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-05 Lilah Saidi; Danielle Duanis-Assaf; Ortal Galsarker; Dalia Maurer; Noam Alkan; Elena Poverenov
Edible coatings attract high research attention as an effective natural approach for maintaining fresh agricultural produce quality and storability. In this study, a series of polysaccharide-based coatings that contain, for the first time, an elicitor of fruit defense response, phenylalanine, were developed and applied on avocado fruit. After an initial screening of a series of polysaccharides coatings
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Terpinen-4-ol treatment maintains quality of strawberry fruit during storage by regulating sucrose-induced anthocyanin accumulation Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2021-01-05 Zhenbiao Li; Yingying Wei; Yangyang Xu; Peipei Han; Shu Jiang; Feng Xu; Hongfei Wang; Nengguo Tao; Xingfeng Shao
Terpinen-4-ol, the main component of tea tree oil, controls postharvest decay of strawberry fruit. In this study, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)-based metabolomics was used to investigate global metabolic profiles in strawberries treated with terpinen-4-ol and stored at 20 °C for 3 d. Measurements showed higher levels of sucrose and fructose, and lower levels of α-d-glucose, β-d-glucose, and citric
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Genomic and transcriptomic studies on chilling injury in peach and nectarine Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-30 Susan Lurie
Peaches and nectarines are temperate climate stone fruit, which should be stored at 0 °C to prevent ripening of these climacteric fruit. However, if stored for too long they will develop chilling injury when removed from cold storage. The disorders which develop are internal and not detectable until the fruit is consumed. Chilling injury damage includes; 1) dry, mealy, woolly (lack of juice) fruit
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Inactivation of Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes and murine norovirus (MNV-1) on fresh strawberries by conventional and water-assisted ultraviolet light (UV-C) Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-31 J. Ortiz-Solà; I. Abadias; P. Colàs-Medà; M. Anguera; I. Viñas
The efficacy of the water-assisted ultraviolet-C light (WUVC) strategy was evaluated as an alternative to chlorine sanitization and compared to ‘conventional’ dry technology (DUVC) for the inactivation of Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes and murine norovirus (MNV-1) on strawberries. Strawberries were washed in a laboratory scale prototype (LAB-UVC-Gama) consisting of a tank filled with water
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Combined signal sequence trap and macroarray analysis identifies genes associated with differential fruit softening characteristics during ripening in European and Chinese pears Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-29 Mercy W. Mwaniki; Oscar W. Mitalo; Eric G. Mworia; Willis O. Owino; Kyoko Hiwasa-Tanase; Jocelyn K.C. Rose; Koh Aoki; Tomoya Esumi; Takashi Kawai; Ryohei Nakano; Koichiro Ushijima; Yasutaka Kubo
During ripening, European pear (Pyrus communis L. cv. ‘La France’) fruit undergo dramatic softening in response to increased ethylene production, whereas Chinese pear (Pyrus bretschneideri Rehd. cv. ‘Yali’) fruit remain firm, despite producing large amounts of ethylene. The molecular basis of this differential softening behavior is not well understood. In this study, we combined a yeast-based signal
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Non-destructive and fast method of mapping the distribution of the soluble solids content and pH in kiwifruit using object rotation near-infrared hyperspectral imaging approach Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-29 Te Ma; Yu Xia; Tetsuya Inagaki; Satoru Tsuchikawa
This work aimed to offer a non-destructive and fast approach to visualizing the soluble solids content (SSC) and acidity (pH) of the whole kiwifruit. Most of the visible-near-infrared spectral imaging techniques used in postharvest fruit and vegetables assessment exhibit issues related to the identification of the quality spatial distribution within intact samples, mainly due to sampling surface curvature
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Biocontrol potential of a broad-spectrum antifungal strain Bacillus amyloliquefaciens B4 for postharvest loquat fruit storage Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-28 Wan-Qiong Ye; Ya-Fang Sun; Ya-Jie Tang; Wen-Wen Zhou
Loquat fruit is a subtropical fruit with high commercial values in the international market, but it actually has a short postharvest life due to mechanical damage and microbial decay. Until now, there exist few appropriate storage methods or biocontrol agents to control postharvest diseases and prolong storage period of postharvest loquat fruit. Recently, by comparing twelve Bacillus strains with biocontrol
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Transcriptome analysis of starch and sucrose metabolism change in Gold Queen Hami melons under different storage temperatures Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-28 Qin Zhang; Chunhui Shan; Wen Song; Wenchao Cai; Fake Zhou; Ming Ning; Fengxian Tang
Temperature control is an effective method to maintain the postharvest quality of fruit and extend their shelf life. However, quality deterioration, or more specifically, faded sweetness, occurs in long-term cold-stored melons. This study aimed to characterize the transcriptomic profiles of Gold Queen Hami melon using RNA sequencing at different storage temperatures (21 °C, 3 °C, and 0.5 °C). The results
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Exogenous calcium chloride (CaCl2) promotes γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) accumulation in fresh-cut pears Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-28 Zongyu Chi; Yuqin Dai; Shifeng Cao; Yingying Wei; Xingfeng Shao; Xiaosan Huang; Feng Xu; Hongfei Wang
Effect of calcium chloride (CaCl2) on γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) accumulation pathways in fresh-cut pears was investigated. The metabolites, enzyme activity and gene expression associated with GABA shunt and polyamine degradation were measured. Results demonstrated that CaCl2 treatment promoted GABA accumulation and reduced the glutamate (Glu) content in fresh-cut pears. Ca2+ fluorescence in pear cell
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SlMYC2 targeted regulation of polyamines biosynthesis contributes to methyl jasmonate-induced chilling tolerance in tomato fruit Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-28 Dedong Min; Jingxiang Zhou; Jiaozhuo Li; Wen Ai; Zilong Li; Xinhua Zhang; Xiaodong Fu; Xiuming Zhao; Fujun Li; Xiaoan Li; Yanyin Guo
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Unravelling the cold-induced regulation of ethylene and α-farnesene and its involvement with the development of scald-like disorders in different pear cultivars Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-26 Violeta Lindo-García; Jordi Giné-Bordonaba; Núria Vall-Llaura; Elisabet Duaigües; Christian Larrigaudière
To better understand the cold-induced regulation of scald-like disorders in pears and the specific roles played by ethylene and α-farnesene, three pear cultivars with different patterns of ethylene production and chilling requirement were used in this study. Fruit were treated with 1-MCP (ethylene inhibitor) and Lovastatin (α-farnesene inhibitor) and stored at -0.5 °C and 90 % RH during 6 months. Changes
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Effect of CPPU on postharvest attributes of Chinese flowering cabbage during storage Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-25 Fengjun Li; Hua Huang; Xiaochun Ding; Juan Liu; Mingyang He; Youxia Shan; Hongxia Qu; Yueming Jiang
Chinese flowering cabbage is an important cultivated leafy vegetable. Experiments were conducted to test the effect of exogenous application of N-phenyl-N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl) urea (CPPU) as a cytokinin analogue on postharvest attributes of Chinese flowering cabbage during storage at low temperature. The results revealed that CPPU treatment significantly delayed the de-greening of Chinese flowering
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Molecular and biochemical differences underlying the efficacy of lovastatin in preventing the onset of superficial scald in a susceptible and resistant Pyrus communis L. cultivar Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-24 Nicola Busatto; Jordi Giné-Bordonaba; Christian Larrigaudière; Violeta Lindo-Garcia; Brian Farneti; Franco Biasioli; Urska Vrhovsek; Fabrizio Costa
The molecular and biochemical events underlying the onset of superficial scald in two pear cultivars with different susceptibility (‘Blanquilla’ and ‘Conference’) was investigated in fruit untreated and treated with lovastatin, 1-MCP or ethylene. ‘Conference’ pears were characterized by higher content of flavonols and linolenic acid (18:3), two metabolites related to chilling injury resistance. In
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Microbiological and physicochemical quality of strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa) coated with Lactobacillus rhamnosus and inulin enriched gelatin films Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-23 Naime Nur Temiz; Kübra Sultan Özdemir
The consumption of probiotic foods has increased in recent years due to consumer concerns related to healthy diets. In this study, strawberries were used as an alternative product to deliver probiotics and the study aimed to investigate the effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus on microbial and physicochemical quality of strawberries during refrigerated storage. For this purpose, probiotic Lactobacillus
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Developing an accelerated vibration simulation test for packaged bananas Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-17 Indika Fernando; Jiangang Fei; Roger Stanley; Hossein Enshaei; Vincent Rouillard
Mechanical damage in packaged fruits is known to be exacerbated by the intensity and exposure duration of vibration excitation during road transport. However, the current single degree of freedom (SDOF) vibration simulation test standards for road vehicle transport have limitations for simulating long distance road trips. The accelerated vibration simulation testing, based on the Basquin model of cyclic
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Penicillium expansum – Induced release of branched-chain volatile compounds in apple fruit by increasing amino acids accumulation Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-10 Di Gong; Yang Bi; Yuanyuan Zong; Yongcai Li; Edward Sionov; Dov Prusky
Amino acids (AAs) play a critical role in resistance response and biosynthesis of volatile compounds (VOCs) in fruit. In this study, we inoculated apple fruits (cv. Delicious) with Penicillium expansum to investigate the effect of different AA accumulation on the biosynthesis of branched-chain VOCs at different stages of colonization. Generally, infection significantly increased the total AAs in fruit
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New insights into the effects of ethylene on ABA catabolism, sweetening and dormancy in stored potato tubers Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-08 R. Tosetti; A. Waters; G.A. Chope; K. Cools; M.C. Alamar; S. McWilliam; A.J. Thompson; L.A. Terry
Continuous ethylene supplementation suppresses postharvest sprouting, but it can increase reducing sugars, limiting its use as an alternative to chlorpropham for processing potatoes. To elucidate the mechanisms involved, tubers were treated after curing with or without the ethylene binding inhibitor 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP at 1 μL L−1 for 24 h), and then stored in air or air supplemented with continuous
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The chemical composition and potential role of epicuticular and intracuticular wax in four cultivars of table grapes Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-08 Mingyi Yang; Zisheng Luo; Sunan Gao; Tarun Belwal; Lei Wang; Ming Qi; Zhaojun Ban; Bin Wu; Fengzhong Wang; Li Li
Plant cuticular wax is the first barrier to resist biotic and abiotic stress. However, little is known about the compositional differences between the epicuticular and intracuticular wax in grape berry. The compositional, morphological and functional features of cuticular wax in grape berries of Vitis vinifera cv. ‘Kyoho’, ‘Muscat Hamburg’, ‘Redglobe’, and ‘Zuijinxiang’ were investigated. The total
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Application of near-infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics for the rapid quality assessment of Sargassum fusiforme Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-08 Yue Yang; Haibin Tong; Liuchang Yang; Mingjiang Wu
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Rapid and nondestructive evaluation of soluble solids content (SSC) and firmness in apple using Vis–NIR spatially resolved spectroscopy Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-07 Te Ma; Yu Xia; Tetsuya Inagaki; Satoru Tsuchikawa
Visible–near infrared (Vis–NIR) spectroscopy is a rapid and nondestructive method used to characterize organic compounds in postharvest fruit and vegetable assessment. However, developing robust calibration models is a challenge as conventional spectrometers collect only the cumulative effects of light absorption and scattering. In this study, a multifiber-based Vis–NIR spatially resolved spectra measurement
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Synergistic effects of ultraviolet light irradiation and high-oxygen modified atmosphere packaging on physiological quality, microbial growth and lignification metabolism of fresh-cut carrots Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-05 Li Li; Changbao Li; Jian Sun; Ming Xin; Ping Yi; Xuemei He; Jinfeng Sheng; Zhugui Zhou; Dongning Ling; Fengjin Zheng; Jiemin Li; Guoming Liu; Zhichun Li; Yayuan Tang; Ying Yang; Jie Tang
The present study investigated influences of ultraviolet light C (UV-C; 2 kJ m−2) irradiation and high-oxygen modified atmosphere packaging (MAP; 80 % O2, 10 % CO2 and 10 % N2) on physiological quality, microbial growth and lignification metabolism of fresh-cut carrots. After 15-d cold storage, comparing with either treatment alone, the combination of UV-C irradiation and high-oxygen MAP (abbr. UV-C + MAP)
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Melatonin reduces pesticide residue, delays senescence, and improves antioxidant nutrient accumulation in postharvest jujube fruit Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-05 Benliang Deng; Chunbo Xia; Shan Tian; Haojie Shi
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Physiological responses and quality attributes of muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia Michx) to CO2-enriched atmosphere storage Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-05 Shirin Shahkoomahally; Ali Sarkhosh; Logan M. Richmond-Cosie; Jeffrey K. Brecht
Muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia Michx) is a non-climacteric fruit that rapidly loses quality during storage. This study aimed to assess the effect of controlled atmosphere (CA) on quality parameters and muscadine grapes decay. Berries of two muscadine grape cultivars, Triumph, and Supreme, were stored at 4 °C with 95 % relative humidity in either regular air (AIR), regular CA (RCA) (6 % O2 + 10
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Effects of Pressure Reduction Modes on Vacuum Cooling Efficiency and Quality Related Attributes of Different Parts of Pakchoi (Brassica Chinensis L.) Postharvest Biol. Technol. (IF 4.303) Pub Date : 2020-12-04 Zhiwei Zhu; Yi Geng; Da-Wen Sun
Rapid/moderate/slow pressure reduction modes of vacuum cooling (VC) with pressure reduction rates ranging from 0.0043 to 0.0502 s-1 were developed. The effects of VC in different modes on the cooling efficiency and quality-related attributes of different edible parts of pakchoi including total and free water contents, colour differences, respiration rates, membrane stability and microstructures were
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