The production and consumption of nuts are increasing in the world due to strong economic
returns and the nutritional value of their products. With the increasing role and importance …

Background The metabolic process and physiological activities of fresh fruit and vegetables
continue after harvesting and lead to quality reduction and waste enhancement. Modified …

The effect of edible coating on the postharvest quality of fresh pistachio covered by a yellow-
red colored soft shell (hull) was evaluated. Fresh pistachio fruit were immersed in different …

Hull browning decreases the postharvest-life and marketability window of fresh pistachio
fruit in which to the current study aims to evaluate the inhibitory effect of nitric oxide (NO), as …

Background Fresh in-hull pistachio fruits are very perishable and hence have a limited
storage life, with marketers and customers wishing for a longer shelf life. The present …

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the most popular tropical fruits grown in Egypt and
several other countries, making it a potential export commodity. Excessive deterioration after …

Edible coatings of gum Arabic (GA)(6.0 and 8.0%) with Shirazi thyme (Zataria multiflora)(0.3
and 0.5%) were assessed as potential postharvest treatments to protect the quality of fresh …

Fresh walnut kernels (FWKs) are appreciated because of their unique flavor; however,
maintenance of FWKs is still restricted because of their short storability, and there is little …

The efficiency of sulfur in controlling pistachio pests, especially psylla, has been
documented in the available literature, but it is essential for pesticides not to affect the quality …

In this study, the effect of passive-and active-modified atmosphere packaging (PMA and
MAP with 70% N 2 and 30% CO 2) using semipermeable and barrier films on …