Background Tomato is one of the most important vegetables as well as a main dietary
source of carotenoids. As a diverse kind of phytochemicals and main sources of natural …

The aim of this review was to identify the causes of postharvest losses (PHL) in fruit and
vegetables in relation to small-scale farming in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The reduction of …

This study evaluated the ability of a high-voltage electrostatic field (HVEF) treatment to
extend the shelf life of tomatoes. Tomatoes were exposed to HVEF treatment for different …

Optimum postharvest storage conditions increase the postharvest quality and shelf life of
horticultural crops. The effects of forced-air precooling (FAP) and modified atmosphere …

Tomato is known to be a great dietary source of antioxidant lycopene which is found to be
linked with reduced risk of life-threatening diseases like heart attack and cancers …

This study explores using recycled waste palm fruit fibres as wetting pads in evaporative
cooling (EVC) systems. The goal is to analyze how this wetting pad, influences the drivers of …

The thermal and flow resistance properties of wetting pads play a key role in how effective
direct evaporative cooling (DEC) systems Perform. To make an informed decision, it's crucial …

This study determined the effects of different storage temperatures and packaging on the
physicochemical changes and antioxidant properties of tomatoes during storage in two …

Agriculture is considered to be a vital aspect of Algeria's national economy and rural
development. Achieving sustainable agricultural production, generating employment …

Background The lack of adequate on‐farm storage facilities is one of the leading causes of
enormous postharvest losses of fresh commodities, negatively affecting farmers' livelihoods …