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Wax Patterns, Textural Properties, and Quality Attributes of Two Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) Cultivars during Storage

HortScience
Two eggplant cultivars (Brigitte and Dalong) were stored under ambient conditions for 8 days to examine the postharvest quality and shelf life. Results indicated that the respiration rate, firmness and springiness, and nutritional quality of both ...
Zhengnan Yan, Yan Liang, Zhixin Li, Duo Lin, Haijie Dou, Nan Li, Yanjie Yang   +6 more
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Benefits and costs of biologically contained genetically modified tomatoes and eggplants in Italy and Spain [PDF]

In this paper we assess the benefits and costs of introducing biologically contained genetically modified (GM) crops, with an application to the potential introduction of GM tomatoes and eggplants in Italy and Spain.
Ansink, E., Groeneveld, R.A., Wesseler, J.H.H., Wiel, C.C.M., van de   +3 more
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Pierceable, Water‐Resistant, and Transparent Nanofilm Electrodes Comprising Carbon Nanotubes for Long‐Term Monitoring of Plant Electrophysiology

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Ultra‐flexible electrodes composed of single‐walled carbon nanotubes on a polymeric substrate exhibit excellent transparency, water resistance, and conformability to hairy surfaces. These non‐invasive nanofilms are easily pierced by trichomes, overcoming the structural barriers in plant electrophysiology.
Yusuke Hori, Tatsuhiro Horii, Shinji Masuda, Toshinori Fujie   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advancing European Plant Variety Registration: Data‐Driven Insights and Stakeholder Perspectives

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Efficient plant variety registration is crucial for fostering innovation in the European Union, yet the current regulatory framework is complex and faces calls for reform. This study provides data‐driven evidence to inform the ongoing legislative debate by employing a mixed‐methods approach.
Sergio Urioste Daza, Ibtissem Taghouti, José María Gil Roig   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A polyphenol rich extract from Solanum melongena L. DR2 peel exhibits antioxidant properties and anti-herpes simplex virus type 1 activity in vitro [PDF]

, 2018
DR2B and DR2C extracts, obtained by ethanolic maceration of peel from commercially and physiologically ripe aubergine berries, were studied for the antioxidative cytoprotective properties and anti-HSV-1 activity, in line with the evidence that several ...
Amatore, Donatella, Di Giacomo, Silvia, Di Sotto, Antonella, Leonardo Rotino, Giuseppe, Lo Scalzo, Roberto, Locatelli, Marcello, Marcocci, Maria Elena, Nencioni, Lucia, Palamara, Anna Teresa, Toniolo, Chiara, Vitalone, Annabella   +10 more
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Biodegradable Coatings with Essential Oils for Combating Papaya Anthracnose: State of the Art and Perspectives

Food Bioengineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Papaya (Carica papaya L.) production and marketability are strongly constrained by postharvest diseases, with anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum spp. representing the most significant threat. Traditional control relies on synthetic fungicides, which, although effective, face challenges such as the development of pathogen resistance ...
Raul Coimbra Miranda, Zandia Maria de Souza Nascimento, Beni Jequicene Mussengue Chaúque, Hellen Kempfer Philippsen, Lúcia de Fátima Henriques Lourenço, Consuelo Lúcia Sousa de Lima   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Untargeted Metabolomics Analysis of Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) Fruit and Its Correlation to Fruit Morphologies

Metabolites, 2018
Eggplant is one of the most widely cultivated vegetables in the world and has high biodiversity in terms of fruit shape, size, and color. Therefore, fruit morphology and nutrient content become important considerations for both consumers and breeders who
Abu Hanifah, Awang Maharijaya, Sastia P. Putri, Walter A. Laviña, Sobir   +4 more
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Oxidative Stress Associated with Chilling Injury in Immature Fruit: Postharvest Technological and Biotechnological Solutions [PDF]

, 2017
Immature, vegetable-like fruits are produced by crops of great economic importance, including cucumbers, zucchini, eggplants and bell peppers, among others. Because of their high respiration rates, associated with high rates of dehydration and metabolism,
Carvajal Moreno, Fátima, Garrido Garrido, María Dolores, Jamilena Quesada, Manuel, Manzano Medina, Susana, Palma, Francisco, Valenzuela Manjón-Cabeza, Juan Luis   +5 more
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Exploitation of Eggs of the Colorado Potato Beetle, \u3ci\u3eLeptinotarsa Decemlineata\u3c/i\u3e (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), by the Exotic Egg Parasitoid \u3ci\u3eEdovum Puttleri\u3c/i\u3e (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) in Eggplant [PDF]

, 2017
Edovum puttleri is a newly discovered, exotic, egg parasitoid of the Colorado potato beetle, (CPB) Leptinotarsa decemlineata. The exploitation of CPB eggs by E. puttleri was examined in a New Jersey eggplant field. E.
Williams, Charles E
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Evaluation of Agave angustifolia as a Sustainable Alternative to Synthetic Pesticides: Phytochemical Composition and Multi‐Trophic Bioactivity

Flavour and Fragrance Journal, EarlyView.
The pesticidal potential of Agave angustifolia by assessing its anti‐nematic, antimicrobial, and insecticidal activities, alongside phytochemical profiling. ABSTRACT Plant diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, nematodes, and viruses contribute significantly to annual crop losses and economic hardship. Reliance on chemical pesticides, over a thousand used
Rashika Tamta, Shilpi Rawat, Himani Karakoti, Tannu Rani, Pooja Bargali, Ravendra Kumar, Stefania Garzoli, Renu Pandey   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source