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Effect of Lactoperoxidase System on the Control of Colletotrichum musae on Bananas

Food Technology and Biotechnology, 2011
Postharvest diseases are a major concern for plant products, leading to considerable postharvest losses. Colletotrichum musae is responsible for anthracnose and is also involved in crown rot, the two main postharvest diseases of banana.
Gérard Loiseau, Luc de Lapeyre de Bellaire, Woeheoudama Sagoua, Marie-Noëlle Ducamp   +3 more
doaj  

Biological activities and bioactive constituents of Flammulina velutipes: An updated systematic review

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract Flammulina velutipes (enokitake) is an edible mushroom recognized for both its nutritional and medicinal properties. It exhibits a broad spectrum of biological activities, including antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, antitumor, immunomodulatory, and gut microbiota‐regulating effects.
Rıdvan Özgen, Didem Şöhretoğlu, Ayşe Kuruüzüm‐Uz   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of deficit irrigation and biostimulants on melon productivity and quality in semi‐arid conditions

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Water scarcity and soil salinization are major constraints to irrigated agriculture in semi‐arid regions, affecting crop productivity and fruit quality. Combining deficit irrigation with biostimulant application has emerged as a promising strategy to improve water use efficiency and plant stress tolerance.
Jefferson dos Santos Gomes Calaça, Jean Carlos Nogueira, José Raliuson Inácio Silva, Denizard Oresca, Alan Cezar Bezerra, Raquele Mendes de Lira, George do Nascimento Araújo Júnior, Luiz Guilherme Medeiros Pessoa, Agda Raiany Mota dos Santos, Sidney Antônio da Silva, Guilherme Heverton Lima e Silva, Douglas Nogueira Lima, Eduardo Soares de Souza   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Black flesh disorder in mango: a chilling injury symptom increased by early harvest and low storage temperature and reduced by 1‐methylcyclopropene

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Black flesh (BF) is an internal disorder in mango, characterized by the development of dark brown to black pigmentation in the inner mesocarp tissue during storage or transport. This study investigated the effects of harvest maturity, low storage or low transport temperatures, and 1‐methylcyclopropene (1‐MCP) on mango fruit ...
Bruna Parente de Carvalho Pires, João Claudio Vilvert, Nilo Ricardo Corrêa de Mello Júnior, Sandy Raiele Sena Monteiro, Mikaele de Souza Santos, Ester Silva Regis, Jackson Teixeira Lobo, Jeffrey K. Brecht, Sergio Tonetto de Freitas   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mycotoxin management in the cereal supply chain: Advanced detection, detoxification, and smart packaging strategies

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract Mycotoxins remain a persistent threat to the safety and quality of cereal grains and other agricultural products, and their impact on human health continues to raise global concerns. In many situations, the practices traditionally used to control these toxins are no longer sufficiently effective. They can be costly, difficult to implement on a
Abolfazl Asqardokht‐Aliabadi, Dipendra Kumar Mahato, Jafar Mohammadzadeh Milani   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Management of Postharvest Diseases via Eco-Friendly Technologies: A Review of Recent Research

Horticulturae
Microbial diseases that emerge in fruits and vegetables during postharvest period cause serious losses in product quality and, consequently, significant economic losses; this condition poses a worrying threat to global food safety and food security ...
Fatih Kalkan
doaj   +1 more source

Phenotypic, physicochemical, sensory, and functional attributes of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) from Brazilian Amazonian floodplain and upland ecosystems

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract BACKGROUND Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) from the Brazilian Amazon plays an important role in national production. While most cocoa is cultivated in upland systems, floodplain ecosystems represent a traditional and distinct production environment that may influence bean composition and quality.
Danielle Amaral e Silva, Consuelo Lúcia Sousa de Lima, Giulia Victória Silva Lima, Angela Maria Miranda Silva, Neirivaldo Cavalcante da Silva, Hervé Louis Ghislain Rogez, Jesus Nazareno Silva de Souza   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Capsicum chinense as an African traditional vegetable: Culture, resilience, and opportunity

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Capsicum chinense is central to everyday diets, cultural identity, and smallholder livelihoods across Sub‐Saharan Africa, yet remains overlooked in agricultural research and policy. This paper reframes C. chinense as a traditional, climate‐resilient vegetable shaped by centuries of farmer stewardship and cultural selection.
Derek W. Barchenger, Herbaud P. F. Zohoungbogobo   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Postharvest Diseases of Pomegranate: Alternative Control Means and a Spiderweb Effect. [PDF]

J Fungi (Basel), 2023
Mincuzzi A, Picciotti U, Sanzani SM, Garganese F, Palou L, Addante R, Ragni M, Ippolito A.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Climate-Driven Food Loss: The Case of Postharvest Tomato Losses in Southern Tanzania. [PDF]

Plant Environ Interact
ABSTRACT Increased weather challenges propelled by climate change are projected to significantly impact postharvest operations, threatening the livelihoods of most small‐scale farmers in several parts of Africa. While research on the effects of climate variability on food production exists, less attention has been given to the impacts of climate change
Rutta EW.
europepmc   +2 more sources