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New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science, Volume 54, Issue 2, June 2026.Water loss is a key factor affecting the postharvest quality and shelf life of blueberries, and storage conditions (humidity and time) play an important role in regulating water retention capacity of stored berries. This study aims to explore the variation of moisture content (MC) in blueberries under different storage humidity and storage time ...
RunKai Wang +3 more
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Effect and Mechanism of L-Arginine against Alternaria Fruit Rot in Postharvest Blueberry Fruit
PlantsThis study aimed to explore the impact of L-arginine (Arg) on the development of resistance to Alternaria tenuissima (A. tenuissima) in blueberries. The metabolism of reactive oxygen species, pathogenesis-related proteins (PRs), and jasmonic acid (JA ...
Jiaqi Wang +9 more
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Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.ABSTRACT Biochar has been widely investigated for its potential to improve substrate properties and plant performance, offering a potential partial replacement for peat in soilless cultivation amid declining peat availability. However, information on its short‐term physiological and molecular effects during the early establishment of container‐grown ...
Anna Agosti +6 more
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FoodsTo preserve quality and extend shelf-life, blueberries need to be maintained at low temperatures and high relative humidity during storage; however, during marketing, temperatures are considerably higher than what is optimal.
Fareeya Kulapichitr +2 more
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Michigan: A State at the Intersection of the Debate over Full Planting Flexibility [PDF]
Greater flexibility in U.S. farm programs with elimination of the restriction on the planting of fruit and vegetable crops (FAVR crops) is likely to be a major issue in congressional 2007 farm policy discussions.
Martinez, Lourdes R. +2 more
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Sustainable Food Proteins, Volume 4, Issue 2, June 2026.Graphical abstract illustrating the development of quinoa protein (QP) nanocarriers for the encapsulation of resveratrol (RSV) and tocopherol (TOC). ABSTRACT The objective of this work was to generate and characterize complexes of quinoa proteins (QP) with either resveratrol (RSV) or tocopherol (TOC) whose dimensions fell into the nanoscale.
Alejandra J. Rubinstein +3 more
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How Local and Seasonal is the Consumption of Soft Fruit in Scotland? [PDF]
The main implication of the food miles indicator is that in order to protect the environment consumers should purchase food locally and seasonal. However, something that it is missing in all discussions is the evidence about how bad or good - in terms of
Kupiec-Teahan, Beata +3 more
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The Plant Genome, Volume 19, Issue 2, June 2026.Abstract Coffee is one of the world's most widely consumed beverages, derived mainly from Coffea arabica, known for its superior flavor, and Coffea canephora (Robusta/Conilon), valued for its resilience and higher caffeine content. Functional breeding aims to develop cultivars that combine productivity and stress tolerance with improved health‐related ...
Estefania Tavares Flores +9 more
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Can Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Plan Therapeutic Ketogenic Diets for Children With Epilepsy?
Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Volume 39, Issue 3, June 2026.ABSTRACT Rationale Ketogenic Diet Therapy (KDT) is an effective but complex treatment for paediatric drug‐resistant epilepsy. Access to trained dietitians limits the global use of KDT. The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for health and dietary advice presents both opportunities and risks.
Faye Ajmera +5 more
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