Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) fruit is a rich source of carotenoids, flavonoids, phenolics,
sugars, and organic acids. Although it is classified as a non-climacteric fruit, susceptibility to …

Abstract In horticulture, Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) are applied during cultivation in the
field to control and regulate different processes with positive effects on stress responses and …

Senescence is a pivotal factor that causes quality breakdown and economic loss of fruit after
harvest. In this study,'Golden Delicious' apples were used as the materials to investigate the …

In order to improve the resistance of apples to stresses (abiotic stresses) during hot and dry
summers to enhance their productivity and marketability, Anna apple trees were treated with …

Ethylene is an important phytohormone that orchestrates a multitude of physiological and
biochemical processes regulating fruit ripening, from early maturation to post-harvest. This …

Fruit growers are looking for effective solutions to preserve the high quality of apples after
storage. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the impact of pre-and postharvest use …

The exposure of tomato fruits to unfavorable environments during the postharvest could
result in severe losses along the supply chain. In this research, four tomato cultivars were …

The aim of the study was to describe the physicochemical properties, with particular
emphasis on nutritional value, of apples 'Chopin'and clone 'JB'. The new cultivars were …

1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) is applied as an inhibitor of ethylene action, which is widely
used in postharvest technology to prolong the shelf life of many fruits. The aim of the study …

Late pear cultivars, such as 'Conference', can be stored for a long period if kept in good
storage conditions. A three-year study (2011–2013) compared the impact of six-month …