Postharvest softening of apple (Malus domestica (Borkh.)) fruit is a serious problem for
growers in many countries, including New Zealand. To reduce this problem considerable …

This review article is focused on internal flesh browning (IFB)-related physiological disorders
affecting apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) fruit. The expression of different physiological and …

Terpenes are specialized plant metabolites that act as attractants to pollinators and as
defensive compounds against pathogens and herbivores, but they also play an important …

The objective of this study was to determine how ripening physiology and quality
of'Golden'papaya are affected by maturity stages at harvest. Papayas were harvested at four …

Background Postharvest ripening of apple (Malus x domestica) can be slowed down by low
temperatures, and a combination of low O 2 and high CO 2 levels. While this maintains the …

This study evaluated the effect of growing site environmental conditions on apple fruit
quality. Experimental orchards with 'Gala'and 'Fuji'apple strains were established in the …

Firmness is a primary measure of apple fruit texture, the key determinant of eating quality of
apples. Despite the well developed understanding of the process of firmness loss in storage …

Societal Impact Statement A future with a secure and safe food supply requires humanity to
preserve and exploit the vast variation available across agricultural plant species. Apples …

Abstract The 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid synthase (ACS) gene is a member of
the ACS gene family that is involved in apple (Malus× domestica Borkh.) fruit ripening …

Most apple cultivars produce too many flowers to enable consistent yields of high-quality
fruit, thus, crop load management (thinning) is an integral part of orchard management in …