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Quality inspection of nectarine based on hyperspectral imaging technology

Systems Science & Control Engineering, 2021
In this paper, the quality detection of nectarines based on hyperspectral imaging technology is proposed. The external quality indexes consist of the intact, cracked, rust, dysmorphic and dark damaged, while the internal quality index is composed of the ...
Feng-Hua Huang, Yan-Hong Liu, XinYi Sun, Hua Yang   +3 more
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Influence of quality attributes of early, intermediate and late peach varieties on suitability for fresh-convenience products

Advances in Horticultural Science, 2013
Fresh convenience products represent a category of minimally processed fruit and vegetables (chunks, mousse, smoothies) that respond to the changes in consumer attitudes.
F. Colantuono, M.L. Amodio, F. Piazzolla, G. Colelli   +3 more
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Relationship between nondestructive firmness measurements and commercially important ripening fruit stages for peaches, nectarines and plums

, 2007
Fruit firmness measurement is a good way to monitor fruit softening and to predict bruising damage during harvest and postharvest handling. Ripening protocols traditionally utilize a destructive penetrometer-type fruit firmness measure to monitor ...
Abbott, Barreiro, Bruhn, Carlos H. Crisosto, Chen, Chen, Constantino Valero, Crisosto, Crisosto, David Slaughter, De Belie, De Ketelaere, Delwiche, Fridley, Howarth, Kunze, Magness, Metheney, Shmulevich, Thompson, Timbers, Valero, Valero   +22 more
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Toxicity and residual activity of spinetoram to neonate larvae of Grapholita molesta (Busck) and Cydia pomonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae): Semi-field and laboratory trials [PDF]

, 2016
Spinetoram is a fermentation insecticide, derived from the actinomycete Saccharopolyspora spinosa. It works by disrupting the GABA-gated chloride channels and by causing persistent activation of insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
Avilla Hernández, Jesús, Bosch Serra, Dolors, Depalo, Laura, Masetti, Antonio, Pasqualini, Edison   +4 more
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Effects of osmotic pre-treatment on convective drying kinetics of nectarines halves (Pyrus persica L.) [PDF]

Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2011
Measuring changes in moisture content of halves, during the drying was done to assess the influence of pre-treatment, temperature and drying air velocity l on the kinetics of convective drying nectarine varieties 'Fantasia.' Based on the results of ...
Pavkov Ivan, Babić Ljiljana, Babić Mirko, Radojčin Milivoj, Stojanović Čedomir   +4 more
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Active Cardboard Packaging With Encapsulated Essential Oils for Enhancing the Shelf Life of Fruit and Vegetables

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2020
The quality loss of fruit and vegetables should be minimized to reduce food waste during retail. In that sense, sustainable and effective post-harvest techniques/technologies are needed, showing active packaging including encapsulated essential oils a ...
Antonio López–Gómez, Antonio López–Gómez, María Ros–Chumillas, María Ros–Chumillas, Laura Buendía-Moreno, Laura Buendía-Moreno, Ginés Benito Martínez–Hernández, Ginés Benito Martínez–Hernández   +7 more
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Selection Models for the Internal Quality of Fruit, based on Time Domain Laser Reflectance Spectroscopy [PDF]

, 2004
Time domain laser reflectance spectroscopy (TRS) was applied for the first time to evaluate internal fruit quality. This technique, known in medicine-related knowledge areas, has not been used before in agricultural or food research.
Cubeddu, Rinaldo, Dover, Colin, Johnson, David, Pifferi, Antonio, Ruiz-Altisent, Margarita, Taroni, Paola, Torricelli, Alessandro, Valentini, Gianluca, Valero Ubierna, Constantino   +8 more
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Causal agents of stone fruit diseases in Slovenia and the potential for diminishing their economic impact - a review

Plant Protection Science, 2016
In the last twenty years, stone fruit production in Slovenia has considerably decreased. Acreage with peaches and nectarines has been significantly reduced. Orchard renewal has decreased for various reasons; among them, the frequent occurrence of various
Ivan Žežlina, Mojca Rot, Milica Kač, Stanislav Trdan   +3 more
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‘Sunhome’ Nectarine

HortScience, 1985
Abstract ‘Sunhome’ nectarine is released by the Univ. of Florida Agricultural Experiment Station. All nectarines released by the Univ. of Florida begin with the prefix of “Sun”. The suffix “home” indicates the intended use of flower, fruit, and foliage in the home yard and garden.
W. B. Sherman, P. M. Lyrene, R. H. Sharpe   +2 more
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Entomopathogenic Nematodes for Sustainable Thrips Control in Nectarine Cultivation: Efficacy, Pollinator Safety, and Integrated Pest Management Strategies

Agronomy
The efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs), Steinernema feltiae and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora, for controlling Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae, Pergande, 1895) in nectarine orchards, was evaluated, alongside their potential
Evangelos Moutsaras, Aikaterini Gerasimatou, Athanasios Antonopoulos, Christina Panopoulou, Dimitrios Lazarakis, Antonios Tsagkarakis   +5 more
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