Citrus spp. are spread mainly in the Mediterranean basin and represent the largest fruit
source for human consumption. Postharvest losses, mainly due to diseases and metabolic …

Background Digital twins have advanced fast in various industries, but are just emerging in
postharvest supply chains. A digital twin is a virtual representation of a certain product, such …

Fruits and vegetables are highly nutritious agricultural produce with tremendous human
health benefits. They are also highly perishable and as such are easily susceptible to …

According to estimates by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
(FAO), about a third of all food produced for human consumption in the world is lost or …

Berries are one of the most challenging products to preserve after harvest due to their high
perishability and short shelf life. Ventilated packaging plays a key role in maintaining fruit …

The prediction of food shelf life has become a vital tool for distributors and consumers,
enabling them to determine storage and optimal edible time, thus avoiding unexpected food …

Agricultural activity has always been threatened by the presence of pests and diseases that
prevent the proper development of crops and negatively affect the economy of farmers. One …

The soluble solids content (SSC) is a key parameter to affect the quality of Korla fragrant
pears. Having reliable and rapid measurement of the SSC is crucial for producers and …

Freezing is a good method of preserving the sensory and nutritional quality of fresh fruits
and vegetables. However, big ice crystals always form in a common freezing process which …

Abstract The agriculture Internet of Things (IoT) has been widely applied in assisting pear
farmers with pest and disease prediction, as well as precise crop management, by providing …