Improving the environmental sustainability of the food supply chain will help to achieve the
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This environmental sustainability is …

Postharvest decay and insect infestation are two major causes that contribute towards
higher postharvest losses during the fresh produce supply chain. Although decay and pest …

Arsenopyrite is an arsenic-bearing mineral that frequently occurs with chalcopyrite in
polymetallic sulphide deposits. Their separation via existing methods and reagents involved …

The effects of mild heat treatment (MHT 1 min and MHT 5 min at 40° C) on inhibiting
browning of sliced mushrooms were assayed during 6 d storage at 4±0.5° C. The results …

The use of low temperatures is an important factor for maintaining postharvest quality of
fruits and greatly influences the rate of deterioration. The objective of cooling is to prolong …

The effects of chlorine dioxide (ClO 2) on respiration and ethylene synthesis of fresh‐cut
melon fruit and the possible mechanisms involved were investigated. Fresh‐cut 'H …

Postharvest diseases are a limiting factor in the storage of fresh blueberries. Gray mold
caused by Botrytis cinerea and Alternaria rot caused by Alternaria spp. are important …

This study evaluated efficacy of pressurized argon (Ar) treatments in preserving quality of
fresh-cut cucumbers. Cucumber cubs were, respectively, treated with 0.5 MPa Ar, 1.0 MPa …

The effects of ultrasonic treatment (UT, 400 watts for 6 min) combined with peracetic acid
(PA, 0.4%(W/W)) treatment on fruit decay, browning, and quality and physiological changes …

Mango can develop symptoms of chilling injury (CI) during storage at low temperatures. The
application of a hot water treatment (HWT) prior to cold storage can prevent this disorder; …