Extensive review of evaporative coolers for the preservation of fresh agricultural produce in
some countries was presented. Most of the designs employ mainly direct evaporative …

The aim of this review was to identify the causes of postharvest losses (PHL) in fruit and
vegetables in relation to small-scale farming in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The reduction of …

Leafy vegetables are very highly perishable and must be utilized immediately after harvest.
Their fast deterioration is attributed to various biological and environmental factors with …

The study investigates the interconnectivity between the inlet water temperature, wind flow
rate, and storage water heat flux with the performance of biomass wetting pads in direct …

The production of tomatoes has experienced a huge rise over the years as a result of its
economic, nutritional and cancer reduction importance. Despite the rapid advancement of …

An active evaporative cooler for short-term storage of fruits and vegetable has been
developed to improve the shelf life of fruits and vegetables for small holder farmers in …

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a low-cost evaporative cooling system and its effect
on postharvest storage potential and physicochemical quality properties of tomatoes. The …

In order to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, they need to be properly stored.
Proper storage means controlling both the temperature and relative humidity of the storage …

India is one of the leading countries in the production of horticultural produces. Still, the lack
of scientific knowledge, infrastructure, and nonexistence of proper storage facilities forces …

The carrageenan oligosaccharides (COS) possessed versatile biological activities such as
antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory activities. Herein, we aimed to explore the effects …