Temperature management is the most effective tool for maintaining quality and safety and for
extending the postharvest-life of fresh horticultural commodities. It begins with the rapid …

Fresh-cut apples, being rich in antioxidants and other nutrients, have emerged as popular
snacks in restaurants, at home, and in school lunch programs, partially due to freshness …

Postharvest Physiology and Biochemistry of Fruits and Vegetables presents an updated,
interrelated and sequenced view of the contribution of fruits and vegetables on human …

In this study, the impact of chitosan in combination with aloe vera gel was investigated on
the storage life of mango fruits. Mango samples were coated with 1% chitosan (CTS) and …

Rapid and in-situ estimation of apple quality and maturity is of great significance to
guarantee the quality of apples and the profit of the industry. This study explored the utility of …

The effect of various concentration of xanthan gum (0.5%, 1%, and 2%) based edible
coating supplemented with pomegranate peel extract (0.5 mL) on functional and physico …

D-limonene (4-isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohexene) is an important compound in several
citrus essential oils (such as orange, lemon, tangerine, lime, and grapefruit). It has been …

This newly revised fourth edition of Postharvest Handling brings new and updated chapters
with new knowledge and applications from postharvest research. The revised edition brings …

Short shelf-life of banana at ambient temperature is major concern in tropical regions
because the temperature elevates the ripening related changes such as tissue softening …

In this study, the life cycle assessment (LCA) has been applied to analyze the greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions and energy requirements in the post-harvest life of apples from the …