The color, flavor, texture, and the nutritional value of fresh-cut fruit and vegetable products
are factors critical to consumer acceptance and the success of these products. In this …

Polyphenols, as well as volatile compounds responsible for aromatic features, play a critical
role in the quality of vegetables and medicinal, and aromatic plants (MAPs). The research …

Abiotic stress potential has a significant impact on quality and nutritional status of fresh cut
fruits and vegetables. However, very little work has been directed to defining and …

Among Cucurbitaceae, Cucumis melo is one of the most important cultivated cucurbits. They
are grown primarily for their fruit, which generally have a sweet aromatic flavor, with great …

The objective of this study was to develop a multilayered edible coating with antimicrobial
agent to extend the shelf life of fresh-cut cantaloupe stored at 4° C. Three different sets of …

A near-isogenic line (NIL) SC3-5 and a further nine NILs of melon contained introgressions
of an exotic non-climacteric accession of Cucumis melo 'Shongwan Charmi'[SC (PI 161375) …

Seedless triploid watermelons have increased in popularity since the early 1990s, and the
demand for seedless fruit is on the rise. Sweetness and sugars are crucial breeding focuses …

Taking a multidisciplinary approach, this work discusses the basic and the more recent
innovations in fresh-cut fruit and vegetable processing. It addresses scientific progress in the …

Numerous and diverse physiological changes occur during fruit ripening and maturity at
harvest is one of the key factors influencing the flavour quality of fruits. The effect of ripening …

Cantaloupe and honeydew melon cultivars were processed and stored under a high oxygen
passive modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) or reduced oxygen controlled atmosphere …