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0000-0002-7886-1228
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Kangwon National University
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James Cook University
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Publisher: The Korean Society for Bio-Environment Control
Date: 10-2017
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 02-2016
Publisher: University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca
Date: 24-01-2018
Abstract: Tomatoes have high nutritional and economical value and its deterioration start after harvest. They need proper treatments to increase and maintain quality as well as shelf life. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of iron, iodine and selenium on quality, shelf life and microbial activity of cherry tomatoes. Iron (1 mg/L), iodine (1 mg/L) and selenium (1 mg/L) were supplied with nutrient solution for five weeks prior to harvest. Then, cherry tomatoes were stored at 5 °C to assess quality, shelf life and microbial activity. The highest Ca content (p 0.05) revealed in selenium-treated cherry tomatoes. Lower respiration and ethylene production were showed in selenium-treated cherry tomatoes both harvest time and after storage compared with iron and iodine treatments. At harvest time and after storage, the respiration were 1.29 (p 0.05) and 0.62 mL/kg/hr (p 0.01), respectively in selenium-treated cherry tomatoes. Moreover at harvest time and after storage in selenium-treated cherry tomatoes, the ethylene production was 2.11 and 0.87 μL/kg/hr (p 0.01), respectively. The lowest fresh weight loss, the longest shelf life (p 0.01), the least fungal incidence rate and microbial activities were found in selenium-treated cherry tomatoes. The longest shelf life of selenium-treated cherry tomatoeswas 22 days. Selenium-treated cherry tomatoes’ firmness increased (16.82N) at harvest time (p 0.05) and it was significantly retained (12.70N) after storage (p 0.01). Color development and lycopene content were more suppressed by selenium treatment after storage than iron and iodine treatments. Titratable acidity, vitamin C and soluble solids increased in selenium-treated cherry tomatoes after storage. Based on results, selenium-treated cherry tomatoes have significant potential to increase and maintain quality and shelf life.
Publisher: Faculty of Food and Agriculture, United Arab Emirates University
Date: 15-08-2018
DOI: 10.9755/EJFA.2018.V30.I7.1742
Abstract: Olive fruit and its oil are in great demand due to its nutritional value, which can be influenced by the pre-and post-harvest factors. The pre-and post-harvest factors are discussed in this article in an effort to recognize as being and investigate the ultimate effect of these factors on the olive fruit and its oil composition. Genetic, agronomic and environmental factors influence olive fruits and olive oil composition. The olive cultivar influences fruit weight, olive oil content, fatty acids, peroxide value, esters, volatile compounds and fatty alcohol content. Chlorophyll content, carotenoids, flavor and volatile compounds vary depending upon geographical area of origin. Environmental conditions have an effect on enzymes, oil composition, fatty acids, microbial activity, esters, flowering, growth and development, ripening rate, insect activity and susceptibility or resistance to diseases. Tree age has an impact on phenol content of olive oil. The boron, nitrogen, potassium, salinity and zinc treatments have an influence on the olive fruit and its oil composition. In addition, the ripening degree, harvesting time has enforcement on olive oil content. Leaf removal and washing of the fruit promote the purity of the olive oil for both chemical and sensorial aspects. A not prolonged fruit crushing together with a not prolonged paste malaxation at a temperature below 27 °C increase the sensory and physicochemical qualities of olive oil. Inappropriate oil extraction promotes the off-flavors in the olive oil. Dark storage helps to retain the chemical and sensorial olive oil quality. The oil quality degrades toward the inside of cooking temperature.
Publisher: FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
Date: 06-2018
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 06-01-2021
Abstract: Growing and purchasing demand for organic fresh produce is increasing rapidly. Consumers are aware of health, environmental safety, pesticide harmfulness, nutrients, bioactive compounds, and safe food. Many research works are available on organic and conventional fresh produce. As organic fresh produce growing and purchasing demand is increasing, it has become necessary to review the recent trends in quality, safety, and consumer preferences of organic and conventional fresh food products. A few reports have been compiled on organic and conventional fresh produce. Researchers have started working on organic and conventional fresh produce with the help of modern technology to improve nutritional and functional quality, safety, and consumer preferences. Nutritional and functional quality, safety, and consumer preferences depend on cultivation techniques, treatment, crop cultivar, and appearance of products. Therefore, it is necessary to compile the literature on organic and conventional fresh produce based on quality, safety, and consumer preferences.
Publisher: Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry
Date: 11-05-2018
Publisher: FapUNIFESP (SciELO)
Date: 06-2018
Publisher: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM Press)
Date: 31-03-2018
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 24-01-2019
Abstract: In this study, phosphorus (P) strength [(full strength: 1×-P, half strength: 0.5×-P and zero strength: 0×-P)] and root zone temperature (10 and 15 °C RZT) were investigated in red romaine lettuce to determine their effects on anthocyanin content. This experiment was conducted using a deep-flow technique (DFT) hydroponic system in a greenhouse during the winter in Gangwon province in the Korea Republic. The treatments were 1×-P (15 and 10 °C RZT), 0.5×-P (15 and 10 °C RZT) and 0×-P (15 and 10 °C RZT). The results showed that the P (phosphorus), K (potassium) and Ca (calcium) accumulation contents were lower in the 0×-P -treated red romaine lettuce leaves than in the other treatments. The maximum red romaine lettuce yields per plant, leaf number and leaf length were exhibited during the 1×-P at 15 °C RZT treatment. In 0×-P at 10 °C, RZT treatment showed lower leaf color values of L*, b*, chrome, ºh and higher leaf color a* values. Moreover, in the 0×-P treatment at 10 °C RZT, the leaf chlorophyll content (SPAD), chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b and chlorophyll total were the lowest. Anthocyanin content was the highest in the 0×-P treatment, followed by 0.5×-P and 1×-P treatments at both 15 and 10 °C RZT. Regardless of the P intensity treatment, anthocyanin content was higher at 10 °C RZT than at 15 °C RZT. In summary, the 1×-P at 15 °C RZT treatment is the best for red romaine lettuce leaf yield, and the 0×-P at 10 °C RZT treatment is the best for lettuce leaf anthocyanin content.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 16-02-2017
Publisher: The Korean Society for Bio-Environment Control
Date: 06-2014
Publisher: Agrivita, Journal of Agricultural Science (AJAS)
Date: 10-2017
Publisher: Multidisciplines
Date: 11-03-2019
Abstract: Ginger has an abundant amount of biological compounds. Both fresh and dried gingers have a beneficial effect. It has popularity as spices all over the world. However, for the last century, ginger and ginger extracts have been interested in their medicinal properties. Ginger is being used for medical care and avoidance of diseases in the past. Now it is considered a medicinal plant. Ginger has been showing to contribute as anti-carcinogenic, anti-diabetic, anti-tumor activity. It is also effective against pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting and has proved to treat motion sickness and arthritis. Numerous studies have taken place by an animal model for confirmation of ginger pharmacological activity. In this review, we focused on ginger and its constituents and the therapeutic activity of ginger extracts.
Publisher: American Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
Date: 2019
Publisher: Agrivita, Journal of Agricultural Science (AJAS)
Date: 06-2018
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 13-05-2020
Publisher: Codon Publications
Date: 17-12-2019
DOI: 10.3920/QAS2019.1626
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