Journal of Food Science, Volume 90, Issue 11, November 2025.ABSTRACT The demand for healthy foods has led to an increase in the consumption of fresh fruits, especially fresh‐cut (FC) fruits. However, FC processing negatively affects fruit firmness, an important parameter for consumer acceptance. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effectiveness of the combined use of vacuum, calcium lactate, and ...
Alysson Caetano Soares +5 more
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Survey of Scutellonema bradys incidence on marketed yam (Dioscorea spp.) in Benin [PDF]
, 2018 A survey was conducted in the different areas in Bénin where yam (Dioscorea spp) are grown. Yam tubers were assessed visually for dry rot disease associated with the yam nematode, Scutellonema bradys.
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Inventory of Major Post-Harvest Deterioration Agents oft National Yam Genetic Resources Collection at the CNRA Food Crops Research Station in Bouaké [PDF]
Yam is a significant food source for populations in West Africa. During storage, diseases and infestations deteriorate the quality of the tubers, reducing their shelf life.
S. Soro +8 more
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Effects of Cultivar, Botanical and Gibberellic Acid Treatment on Physico-Chemical Changes of Yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir) Tuber in Storage [PDF]
, 2014 A storage experiment was conducted in an improved yam barn at the National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, Nigeria. Five cultivars of yam namely; Nwaopoko, Amula, Pepa, Danacha and Ezakwukpolo were obtained from four major yam producing states in
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River Research and Applications, Volume 41, Issue 8, Page 1585-1603, October 2025.ABSTRACT The Richmond River forms part of the coastal region of New South Wales (NSW) Australia, and is of great environmental, social, and economic importance. The history of the river reflects its role in providing the needs upon which human life depends—water, fertile soil, and food.
Amanda Reichelt‐Brushett +3 more
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A Critical Overview of Common Foodborne Toxicants and Methods for Their Reliable Detection
Food Frontiers, Volume 6, Issue 4, Page 1658-1700, July 2025.ABSTRACT Food is an essential commodity for human health. However, toxicants such as mycotoxins, heavy metals, acrylamide, and pesticides can be present in food either naturally or through processing, packaging, or some anthropogenic activities. A thorough review of carefully selected studies revealed that climate change and pandemics have led to an ...
Betty Bowe Acquah +1 more
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Scutellonema bradys and Pratylenchus spp. associated with weeds in yam fields. [PDF]
, 2020 Dry root disease of yam (Dioscorea spp.), caused by Scutellonema bradys, Pratylenchus coffeae and brachyurus, isprominent among the plant disease problems of yam in Brazil.
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Management of dry rot disease of uam with cassava wastewater. [PDF]
, 2022 Dry rot disease caused by the plant-parasitic nematodes Scutellonema bradys, Pratylenchus coffeae, and P. brachyurus limits yam (Dioscorea spp.) yield in Brazil.
MUNIZ, M. F. S. +6 more
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Effect of different essential oils on the properties of edible coatings based on yam (Dioscorea rotundata l.) starch and its application in strawberry (fragaria vesca l.) preservation [PDF]
, 2021 Every year the world loses about 50% of fruits and vegetables post-harvest and in the supply chain. The use of biodegradable coatings and films with antioxidant properties has been considered an excellent alternative to extend the shelf life of food ...
Hernández Fernández, Joaquín +14 more
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The biocultural heritage and changing role of indigenous yams in the Republic of Guinea, West Africa
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 7, Issue 3, Page 719-733, May 2025.Global yam production is centred on West Africa, but there are significant knowledge gaps about farm‐level diversity across much of the region, and especially in Guinea. Although yam production is increasing in Guinea, in the longer term, varietal diversity and the sustainability of agri‐systems are at risk.
Nagnouma Condé +8 more
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