Research into the effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on terrestrial ecosystems remains a
relatively new discipline that is currently split into two broad themes: the effects of increased …

Flavonoids are a large group of plant secondary metabolites that are present in most plants,
and are vital for plant growth, development and protection. Among the many functions of …

Advances in the flavonoid field have been nothing short of spectacular over the last 20
years. While the medical field has noticed flavonoids for their potential antioxidant …

The increasing world population has raised concerns over food security. In order to feed the
world, the projected target is to double food production by 2050. However, this objective has …

Nutraceutical (ascorbic acid and carotenoids) and physical (colour and firmness)
parameters were evaluated in two tomato genotypes (Money maker and high pigment-1) …

Numerous studies have examined plant responses to elevated ultraviolet-B radiation at the
species level. More than 140 studies conducted within the past three decades were …

Solanum lycopersicum L. is among the healthiest fruits/vegetables due to its richness in
bioactive compounds. However, its fruits from off-season (usually obtained in greenhouses …

Treatment with UV-C of tomato fruit on the vine was conducted using a mobile unit that was
designed to be conveyed between the rows of tomato plants in a commercial glasshouse …

In the present study, the possibility of enhancing phenolic and flavonoid concentration in
tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) fruits by post-harvest irradiation with UV-B light was …

The responses of plants to stress can highly depend on their developmental stage and
furthermore influence biotic interactions. Effects of outdoor exposure to different ambient …