γ-Aminobutyric acid is involved in overlapping pathways against chilling injury by modulating glutamate decarboxylase and defense responses in papaya fruit

G Khaliq, S Ali, S Ejaz, G Abdi, Y Faqir, J Ma… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The effect of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) treatment at two concentrations (1 mM or 5 mM) on
papaya fruit stored at 4° C and 80%–90% relative humidity for 5 weeks was investigated …

Could alien invasive species be a solution to postharvest losses of fresh produce?

A Mditshwa, Z Mnqeta, PN Mahlambi… - Frontiers in Sustainable …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Postharvest losses of fresh produce remain a serious challenge for the horticultural industry.
Tons of fresh produce are lost each year because of postharvest diseases and physiological …

[HTML][HTML] Comprehensive study on Malus 'Donald Wyman'crabapple extract: Its characterization, impact on chitosan film properties, and preservation efficacy in grapes

X Zhou, D Fu, L Xu, J Sun, X Zhong, X Xie, M Yu, L Shi… - LWT, 2025 - Elsevier
This study developed a chitosan film blended with Malus 'Donald Wyman'crabapple ethanol
extracts for grape preservation. Antioxidant activity and phenolic composition of extracts …

Post-harvest Food Quality and Safety in the Global South: Sustainable Management Perspectives

M Osei-Kwarteng, MC Ogwu, GK Mahunu… - Food Safety and Quality …, 2024 - Springer
In contrast to the Global North, the Global South is characterised by mostly less developed
societies or economies in Latin America, Asia, Africa and Oceania. Post-harvest handling …

Effect of beeswax and lemon grass oil on Alternaria alternata and post-harvest quality of bitter gourd during storage

Z Ul Haq, G Khaliq, A Irshad, HS El-Beltagi… - New Zealand Journal …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Alternative strategies are being utilised to extend the storage ability and preserve the quality
of crops including bitter gourd. The present study was conducted to assess the potential of …