Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality, 2017 The wax bloom of the fruit is responsible for the visible quality of blueberries. This study aimed to investigate a new technology using the effect of polishing on micromorphology, wax content and weight loss of blueberries.
Patiwit Loypimai +3 more
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Crop, Host, and Gut Microbiome Variation Influence Precision Nutrition: An Example of Blueberries
Antioxidants, 2023 Epidemiological studies have shown associations between polyphenol-rich fruit intake and bone health, and preclinical studies have shown that blueberries improve bone health.
Connie M. Weaver +6 more
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Allergen coding genes and miRNA-based DNA fingerprints in revealing differences among Vaccinium corymbosum L. and Vaccinium myrtillus L. [PDF]
Journal of Central European Agriculture, 2023 DNA-based marker fingerprinting techniques are developed with the aim of their effective use in the identification or comparative studies of plant genomes.
Jana Žiarovská +7 more
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Effects of Organic Acid Vapors on Salmonella Inactivation and Quality Characteristics of Blueberries
Journal of Food ProtectionThe aim of this study was to control Salmonella Newport contamination in blueberries using organic acid vapors while monitoring changes in the quality of the blueberries. Blueberries inoculated with S.
Eungyeong Kim +4 more
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Preparing a Southern Highbush Blueberry Field for Machine Harvesting
EDISBlueberries are grown commercially in Florida for the early-season fresh fruit market. The majority of Florida’s blueberry crop is currently harvested by hand to ensure high quality standards for fresh fruit production.
Jeffrey G. Williamson +1 more
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Blueberries Supplementation and Skin Health
, 2023 Environmental stressors such as air pollutants, ozone, and UV radiation are among the most noxious outdoor stressors affecting human skin and leading to premature skin aging.
Ivarsson J. 1 +3 more
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Advancing Fruit Bioimpedance Monitoring With Sustainable, Soft, And Bio‐Based Electrodes Beyond ECG
Advanced Electronic Materials, EarlyView.Electrical impedance spectroscopy enables non‐destructive fruit quality monitoring, but conventional ECG and needle electrodes compromise signal stability, fruit physiology, and sustainability. This perspective highlights the transition toward soft, biocompatible, and biodegradable electrode interfaces based on natural substrates, bio‐derived ...
Sundus Riaz +6 more
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Extreme Weather Events and Consumer Food Responses
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study investigates consumer food responses to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which affected a swath of the Southeastern U.S. in 2024. Using representative consumer survey data from six affected states, we analyze 10 distinct food responses classified into ex ante and ex post responses, and examine their associations with food insufficiency
Ahmad Zia Wahdat, Joseph Balagtas
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Blueberries in focus: Exploring the phytochemical potentials and therapeutic applications
Journal of Agriculture and Food ResearchBlueberries, which belong to the Vaccinium spp. Genus, have attracted considerable interest because of their abundant phytochemical composition and potential for medicinal uses.
Sumel Ashique +10 more
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Harmful Elements (Al, Cd, Cr, Ni, and Pb) in Wild Berries and Fruits Collected in Croatia
Toxics, 2018 Fruits and vegetables are considered a beneficial contribution to the human diet. Especially, berries contain a great deal of bioactive compounds, such as anthocyanins, organic acids, tannins, phenols, and antioxidants.
Michaela Zeiner, Iva Juranović Cindrić
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