The physiological challenges posed by climate change for seasonal, perennial plants
include increased risk of heat waves, postbudbreak freezing ('false springs'), and droughts …

Environmental challenges like drought, salinity, heavy metals and pesticides
directly/indirectly influence the environment and decreased the agricultural output. During its …

In efforts to improve plant productivity and enhance defense mechanisms against biotic and
abiotic stresses, endophytic bacteria have been used as an alternative to chemical fertilizers …

Freezing is a major environmental stress limiting the geographical distribution, growth, and
productivity of temperate fruit trees. The extent of freezing injury in the trees depends on the …

Temperature and gas composition control is essential for maintaining the fresh flavor and
quality of perishable fruits. This study presented a design of consolidated cold and modified …

Radio frequency (RF) is an emerging technology applied in blanching treatment as
alternative to conventional treatment. This study aimed to investigate the effects of RF …

Mild heat treatment of carrot slices as a pre-treatment for frozen storage was accomplished
by exposure of slices to radiant heat to maximise thermal exposure of the cells at the surface …

Inappropriate packages and packaging materials are the main causes of bruise damage in
the postharvest handling of kiwifruit. This study was conducted to identify the suitable …

Background Salt stress is a prominent abiotic stressor that imposes constraints on grain
yield and quality across various crops, including wheat (Triticum aestivum). This study …

Background A variety of basic and applied research programs in plant biology require the
accurate and reliable determination of plant tissue cold hardiness. Over the past 50 years …