Plant foods are consumed worldwide due to their immense energy density and nutritive
value. Their consumption has been following an increasing trend due to several metabolic …

Nutritional deficiency is becoming a universal problem, resulting in poor health, low worker
productivity, high rates of mortality and morbidity. Large-scale dietary improvements are …

Anthocyanin concentration is considered an important fruit quality index of blood oranges
and has gained popularity among consumers due to its antioxidant capacity, therapeutic …

BACKGROUND Blood oranges are grown increasingly in Europe for fresh consumption
because of their special taste and excellent nutraceutical properties that confer the status of …

Mulberry (Morus sp.) cultivated worldwide in diverse agro-ecological conditions is
recognized as the fodder of silkworms (Bombyx mori). In China, mulberry fruits have been …

The excess of free radicals in the wound environment contributes to its stagnation during the
inflammatory phase, favoring hard-to-heal wounds. Oxidative stress negatively affects cells …

Citrus is the most cultivated fruit crop in the world and occupies a place of considerable
importance in the country's economy. Almost 33% of the citrus fruits are processed for juice …

The banana is a tropical fruit characterized by its composition of healthy and nutritional
compounds. This fruit is part of traditional Ecuadorian gastronomy, being consumed in a …

As a famous fruit worldwide, citrus is susceptible to green mold caused by Penicillium
digitatum, which causes large economic losses every year. ε-Poly-l-lysine (ε-PL) is a novel …

Carbon-neutral and eco-friendly biomass-based processes are recognized as a frontier
technology for sustainable development. In particular, biopolymers are expected to replace …