Food processing techniques are inevitable technological measures that aim to increase and
sustain the quality of agricultural products. This is traditionally achieved by the application of …

This special issue of Florida Entomologist presents the accomplishments of the Coordinated
Research Project (CRP):“Development of Generic Irradiation Doses for Quarantine …

Abstract The US Department of Agriculture in February 2012 approved the import of fresh
pomegranates subjected to irradiation as a quarantine procedure with a minimum absorbed …

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) coatings alone and in combination with gamma irradiation
was tested for maintaining the storage quality and extending shelf-life of plum. Matured …

BACKGROUND The suitability of commercial peaches for minimal processing (MP) is
limited, mainly due to shortened shelf‐life. Gamma irradiation has emerged in MP fruits as a …

The objectives of this study were to determine the dose tolerance of 'Lane Late'navel
oranges (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck) to irradiation for phytosanitary purposes, identify the …

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) coatings alone and in combination with gamma irradiation
were tested for maintaining the storage quality and control of post-harvest gray and black …

Fresh-cut fruits are often more perishable and exhibit browning shortly after pulp is cut and
exposed to natural atmosphere. In this study, fresh-cut peaches were treated with distilled …

Consumers demand fruit and vegetable products" on the go" that maintain color, flavor,
nutritional and bioactive compounds almost equal to fresh products. Irradiation represents …

Purpose of review: Phytosanitary treatments such as irradiation disinfest host commodities of
quarantine insect pests before they are exported to areas where the pests do not occur, and …