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Effect of gamma irradiation and storage days on physicochemical, sensory, and microbial quality of pineapple (Ananas comosus) fresh cut under refrigeration

open access: yesJSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Fresh‐cut pineapple is increasingly consumed for its convenience and nutritional value; however, minimal processing accelerates quality deterioration and microbial growth, resulting in substantial postharvest losses. Gamma irradiation is recognized as a nonthermal preservation technique, but limited information exists regarding its ...
Maraj Miah   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Structure and genetic diversity in wild and cultivated populations of Zapote mamey (Pouteria sapota, Sapotaceae) from southeastern Mexico: its putative domestication center [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Tropical fruit trees are an important component of the human diet; however, little is known about their genetic diversity levels. Zapote mamey (Pouteria sapota) is a tree native to southeastern Mexico and Central America, and Mexico is the leading ...
Arias, Renee S.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

The use of edible insects in human food

open access: yesJournal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract The world population is expected to reach approximately 10 billion people by 2050, which will significantly increase global food demand and may lead to agricultural shortages and a higher risk of food insecurity. In this context, this review discusses the potential of insects as alternative sources of animal protein, addressing their ...
Pamela Barroso de Oliveira   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antifungal effects of pawpaw seed extracts and papain on post harvest Carica papaya L. fruit rot [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Increasingly, public debate on ban of use of synthetic chemicals for pest control has been unabated, due basically to the hazards posed by such chemicals to the ecosystem and environment.
Abikoye, B. A., Nwinyi, Obinna
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The regulatory frameworks surrounding CRISPR‐edited papaya and their impact on international commerce

open access: yesJournal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract The papaya tree (Carica papaya L.), native to the Americas, is cultivated in tropical regions and holds substantial economic importance, with an estimated export volume of 365 000 t in 2023. However, diseases caused by viruses, fungi, bacteria, and nematodes can lead to severe losses.
Luíza Favaratto   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing avocado growth and soil sustainability using date palm waste biochar as a climate smart solution for greenhouse gas mitigation

open access: yesScientific Reports
Sustainable agriculture demands innovative approaches to enhance plant growth while minimizing environmental footprints. Biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from biomass pyrolysis, has emerged as a promising amendment for improving soil fertility ...
Rania A.E. Abdelzaher   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Endophytic Bacterial Community Diversity in Pulp of Different Litchi Varieties Based on High-throughput Sequencing Analysis

open access: yesGuangdong nongye kexue
【Objective】Endophytic bacteria exert an important role in plant growth and development. The study aims to analyze the community structure and diversity of endophytic bacteria in pulp of different litchi varieties, and screen and utilize the potential ...
Fachao SHI   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

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