The extension of commercial life and the reduction of postharvest losses of perishable fruits
is mainly based on storage at low temperatures alone or in combination with modified …

During fruit ripening on the tree and after harvest some essential processes involve the
production of the anaerobic metabolites, acetaldehyde (AA) and ethanol. These processes …

The postharvest life and flavor quality of three strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa D.) cultivars
(Aromas, Diamante and Selva) kept at 5° C in air or air+ 20 kPa CO2 for up to 15 days were …

Mango is a tropical fruit presenting intense postharvest metabolism. In storage at room
temperature, it presents a short shelf life due to the high respiratory rate, and consequent …

The tolerances of horticultural commodities to CO2 are outlined, as are also the associated
biochemical and physiological aspects of differences in tolerance between and within …

The fate of amino acids in relation to aroma biogenesis was studied in strawberries using
the in vitro growth approach. This fruit presented differences in the level of metabolization for …

Guava is a world-renowned fruit of climacteric nature. It is characterized as a perishable fruit
and has a short post-harvest shelf life when stored at room temperature. The objective of this …

Watercored'Fuji'apple with special water core and unique flavor is a characteristic fruit.
However, the problems of water core disappearance and browning in the apples are …

Accumulation of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is associated with stress factors in plant
systems. The objective of the current study was to compare GABA concentrations in four …

Controlled atmosphere (CA) storage reduces respiration, ethylene production and related
biochemical and physiological changes. The dynamics of the metabolic changes …