The cell wall (CW) is the dynamic structure of a plant cell, acting as a barrier against biotic
and abiotic stresses. In grape berries, the modifications of pulp and skin CW during …

Table grape is a fruit with increasing interest due to its attributes and nutritional compounds.
During recent years, new cultivars such as those without seeds and with new flavors have …

Table grapes are one of the most productive and economically relevant fruit crops
worldwide. Table grape production characterizes by high water productivity but also by an …

The efficacy of photoactivated curcumin in decontaminating food surfaces using a 465 nm
light emitting diode (LED) light source was investigated. Under studied conditions, LED …

Low temperature storage is widely used to maintain the postharvest quality of table grape.
However, grape clusters easily undergo deterioration without treatment during the storage …

The firmness of blueberry is one of its most significant quality attributes. Modifications in the
composition of the cell wall have been associated with changes in the fruit firmness. In this …

Addressing the pressing challenges in agriculture necessitates swift advancements in
breeding programs, particularly for perennial crops like grapevines. Moving beyond the …

Since 2008, Drosophila suzukii, the spotted wing drosophila, has colonized most of the
American and European continents, being able to adapt to very different climates. In Italy …

Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) is among the most-consumed soft fruit and has been recognized
as an important source of health-promoting compounds. Highly perishable and susceptible …

Ripening is one of the key processes associated with the development of major organoleptic
characteristics of the fruit. This process has been extensively characterized in climacteric …