There are approximately 140 million tons of over 3,000 types of tropical fruits produced
annually worldwide. Tropical fruits, once unfamiliar and rare to the temperate market, are …

The aim of this study was to determine survival or growth of unadapted, acid-adapted and
cold-stressed Salmonella spp., and natural microbiota on fresh-cut dragon fruits at different …

Ripening has been delayed in many fruits using 1‐methylcyclopropene (1‐MCP), an
ethylene inhibitor in many parts of the world. In this study, three improved mango varieties …

The behavior of Salmonella spp. on fresh-cut dragon fruit, banana, starfruit, mango,
pineapple, guava and wax apple at 28° C and 4° C was studied. Growth of Salmonella on …

A survey was carried out to investigate the incidence of fungal leaf spots disease of mango
(Mangifera indica) in Sokoto metropolis using random sampling methods. Field survey was …

Abstract In sub-Sahara Africa, sustainable agricultural sector has been trumpeted as the
surest way for livelihood transformation through poverty reduction and ensuring food and …

Export plays a significant role in the economic growth of a country. Increase in export led to
an increase in production and ultimate outcome is economic growth. The purpose of this …

The aims of this study were to determine direct input energy, indirect energy and other
energy use indices in mango production in a group of mango plantation of a research farm …

An energy analysis of plantain production in a group of plantain plantations of a research
institute was made in Nigeria. Data used in this study were collected in-situ on yearly basis; …

In this study, the feasibility of using “forced” allocation as a mechanism to aide in alleviating
capacity challenges at the Port of Durban is explored and insights on the impact of …