Dynamic Metabolomic Changes During Superficial Scald Development and 1-MCP Intervention in ‘Dangshansuli’ Pears [PDF]
Superficial scald, a postharvest physiological disorder of pears, leads to substantial economic losses. However, the dynamic metabolic shifts that underpin symptom development and the extent of metabolic reorganization triggered by the ethylene inhibitor
Zhihong Feng +4 more
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Comparison of fruit maturation and quality of ‘Gala’ apple strains at harvest and after storage [PDF]
Strains of ‘Gala’ apples with highly red-colored skins have been planted in new orchards based on consumer interest and financial returns to the producers. The effect of somatic mutation may not be limited to change in fruit skin appearance.
Luiz Carlos Argenta +5 more
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Effects of putrescine postharvest dips and refrigerated storage temperature on quality attributes and shelf-life of ‘Solo’ papaya fruit [PDF]
Purpose: Low temperature storage is commonly used to extend papaya (Carica papaya L.) fruit storability. The optimal recommended storage temperature is below 10 °C for export and distant markets.
Eulenda Mabunda +4 more
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Managing Fruit Splitting in Florida Citrus
Sometimes, the fruit on citrus trees will split open, making the fruit unmarketable; splitting can aid fungal and insect pests that subsequently damage fruit.
Andrew Krajewski +3 more
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Altitude as a determinant of fruit quality with emphasis on the Andean tropics of Colombia. A review
Due to global warming, the highlands of the tropics have become more important for planting fruit trees. The climate at high altitudes is mainly characterized by decreased temperatures and increased solar radiation.
Gerhard Fischer +2 more
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Possible Role of High Temperature and Soil Biological Fertility on Kiwifruit Early Decline Syndrome
Kiwifruit early decline syndrome is a widespread disorder that affects worldwide kiwifruit orchards. During the last few years, the seriousness and diffusion of this disorder worsened; as a consequence, in several rural areas the economic sustainability ...
Laura Bardi +5 more
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Pre-Harvest Fruit Splitting of Citrus
Under specific conditions, the fruit on citrus trees will split open. The damaged fruit is unmarketable and provides a habitat for fungal and insect pests that can reproduce and then damage currently marketable fruit.
Andrew Krajewski +3 more
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A physiological marker of recognition memory in adults with autism spectrum disorder? The Pupil Old/New Effect [PDF]
This study investigated the pupil Old/New effect in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and typical development (TD). Participants studied verbal and visual meaningful and meaningless materials in black and white on a computer screen.
Bowler, D. M., Gaigg, S. B., Ring, M.
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Fruit Cracking in Pears: Its Cause and Management—A Review
Pears (Pyrus (Rosaceae, Pyrinae) are among the oldest plants cultivated by humans and the second most widely grown fruit worldwide, after apples. They are commercially important fruit trees; over the last few decades, global area, production, and exports
Ho-Jin Seo +2 more
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Guava (Psidium guajava L.) fruit is also known as the apple of tropics, belongs to the family of genus Psidium, and is widely cultivated in tropical zones of the world. Recently, the importance of guava fruit has increased due to its inherent nutritional
Ajay Yadav +10 more
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