Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is one of the oldest known edible fruit tree species,
originating in Central Asia, but with a wide geographical global distribution, reflecting its …

Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) technology offers the possibility to retard the
respiration rate and extend the shelf life of fresh produce, and is increasingly used globally …

Background The metabolic process and physiological activities of fresh fruit and vegetables
continue after harvesting and lead to quality reduction and waste enhancement. Modified …

Mass loss from fresh produce is associated with quality degradation during storage. Though
transpiration is the main process, respiration can significantly contribute to mass loss …

In this article, we report in detail the use of protective gases to extend the shelf-life of
polymer-film-packed foodstuff and reduce the most typical bacteria and microorganisms that …

Minimally processed pomegranate rapidly loses its overall quality because of high water
loss and microbial contamination. Nano-ZnO in combination with carboxymethyl cellulose …

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) tree was one of the first cultivated crops in the world and
is being produced in many regions of the earth for many years. However, its consumption …

Several postharvest treatments were performed on pomegranate arils prior to storage in
rigid polypropylene boxes for 12 days at 3° C: water (control), ascorbic+ citric acids (at 0.5 or …

Over-accumulation of anaerobic metabolites is a typical characteristic of postharvest
senescence in winter jujube fruit. Here, elevated O 2 was applied during cold storage to …

This review focuses on the design of vents in packages used for handling horticulture
produce. The studies on vent designs that are conducted to obtain fundamental …