Postharvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables Storage

2014 ◽  
pp. 65-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan R. El-Ramady ◽  
Éva Domokos-Szabolcsy ◽  
Neama A. Abdalla ◽  
Hussein S. Taha ◽  
Miklós Fári
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Postharvest Management

scholarly journals Challenges in Postharvest Management of Fungal Diseases in Fruits and Vegetables: A Review

2015 ◽  
Vol 01 (02) ◽  
pp. 126-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siddarth N Rahul ◽  
Kamal Khilari ◽  
Sushma Sagar ◽  
Sorabh Chaudhary ◽  
Sudhir Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Fungal Diseases ◽  
Postharvest Management

scholarly journals Postharvest Application of Moringa Gum and Cinnamon Essential Oil as Edible Herbal Coating for Extending Shelf Life and Quality of Guava (Psidium Guajava)

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 4098-4105
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Psidium Guajava ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Microbial Count ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Cinnamon Essential Oil ◽  
Postharvest Management

In recent years, the use of various chemicals before and after harvest has become common to boost shelf life. However, the use of these chemicals has its own drawbacks, as some of them are considered to be harmful to the environment and also unfeasible. The main objective of this study is to use edible herbal coating formulations based on Moringa gum [MG] (Concentration: 1, 2 3, 4 and 5 %) and cinnamon essential oil (1 %) for the enhancement of quality and lifespan of guava kept at room temperature for 15 days by applying two methods of coating; dipping and brushing. The guava was dipped and brushed in MG solution for 2 minutes. Analyses of the guavas were done at every 3 days interval. The treatment C3D (Concentration 3 %; dipping) showed the minimum shrinkage index (13.34 %), Physiological Weight Loss [PWL] (27.09 %), fungal decay (70 %), pH (3.76), Total Soluble Solids (TSS) (11.14 °B), mesophilic microbial count (6.73 log CFU/g) as compared to the other samples. The maximum firmness (190.72 N), Titratable Acidity [TA] (0.28 g/L), antioxidant content (15.58 %) and phenolic content (15.93 mg GAE/g) were also observed in C3D coated guavas. These findings indicate that usage of C3D MG coating was successful in maintaining the physiochemical properties of guava and in preserving the fruit's sensory qualities. Future studies would benefit the industries on the utilization of MG for postharvest management of fruits and vegetables as a healthy alternative to chemical fungicides.

scholarly journals Effects of post-harvest hot water treatments on the fungi contamination, physiology and quality of rock melon fruit

2020 ◽  
pp. 1081-1087
Author(s):  
M.M. Abubakar ◽  
M. Norida ◽  
M.Y. Rafii ◽  
J.J. Nakasha
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Chemical Treatments ◽  
Postharvest Treatment ◽  
Postharvest Management ◽  
The One ◽  
Water Treatments ◽  
Melon Fruit

During the postharvest management of fruits and vegetables, the losses range from 10 to 30% of the entire production. This is due to numerous causes, but the most important reason is infestation by fungi. Many synthetic fungicides are employed for postharvest treatment of fruit and vegetables throughout the world. However, fungicidal residues often represent a significant threat to human health. The current study examined the use of hot water treatments on rock melon fruit. Hot water treatments at 55℃ was arranged into four treatments of different dipping periods of 0 minutes (control), 1 minute, 2 minutes, and 3 minutes. The postharvest hot water treatments on rock melon fruit were found to increase the shelf life up to 21 days by minimizing the weight loss, maintaining firmness, preventing the damage of sucrose, retaining the rind size, maintaining the fruit appearance, and reducing fungal infection. The one-minute dip was more effective than other treatments. The treatment successfully extends the shelf life of rock melon fruit quality for the market until three weeks of storage at 21 ± 1 ℃ compared with the control, which was only stored for one week. The results showed the importance of hot water treatments as an alternative to fungicides or chemical treatments, which have a high risk to the health of consumers. Hot water treatment is economical and easier to access than the chemical treatments.

Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on Indian fruits and vegetables export, postharvest management supply chain and future strategies

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prashant Joshi ◽  
Upendra Kulkarni ◽  
Shyam Munje ◽  
Shubham Kulkarni
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Postharvest Management

scholarly journals The Current State of Knowledge about Essential Oil Fumigation for Quality of Crops during Postharvest

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (24) ◽  
pp. 13351
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Namiota ◽  
Radosław Bonikowski
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Antimicrobial Properties ◽  
New Techniques ◽  
Decay Properties ◽  
Current State ◽  
Low Concentrations ◽  
Postharvest Management

Prolonging crops’ shelf-life while retaining their high quality is a major issue related to postharvest management. During storage, fruits and vegetables are exposed to microbial attacks, which may cause spoilage. Crop deterioration causes the loss of physical properties and drops in quality and nutritional value. Hence, new techniques to improve the resistance of food products are being explored. One promising technique is fumigation. Essential oils and their constituents, due to their antimicrobial properties, are likely to be used as fumigants, as they are highly volatile, effective in low concentrations, biodegradable, and safe. Papers indicate that some of them can improve their quality by increasing the content of antioxidants. This comprehensive review aims to present the current state of knowledge about the influence of essential oil fumigation on crop quality. It covers antioxidant capacity, the content of some bioactive compounds, physicochemical properties, decay properties, and sensory attributes of fruits and vegetables treated with essential oil vapors. The review indicates that this technique might be an interesting field for further exploration due to the promising results presented in the studies. Moreover, the review presents major objectives for current studies and indicates a lack of recent papers in this field.

Flavonoids in adipose tissue inflammation and atherosclerosis: one arrow, two targets

2020 ◽  
Vol 134 (12) ◽  
pp. 1403-1432 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manal Muin Fardoun ◽  
Dina Maaliki ◽  
Nabil Halabi ◽  
Rabah Iratni ◽  
Alessandra Bitto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Therapeutic Agents ◽  
Adipose Tissue Inflammation ◽  
Cellular Mechanisms ◽  
Tissue Inflammation ◽  
Cholesterol Levels ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Pro Inflammatory Cytokines

Abstract Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds naturally occurring in fruits and vegetables, in addition to beverages such as tea and coffee. Flavonoids are emerging as potent therapeutic agents for cardiovascular as well as metabolic diseases. Several studies corroborated an inverse relationship between flavonoid consumption and cardiovascular disease (CVD) or adipose tissue inflammation (ATI). Flavonoids exert their anti-atherogenic effects by increasing nitric oxide (NO), reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS), and decreasing pro-inflammatory cytokines. In addition, flavonoids alleviate ATI by decreasing triglyceride and cholesterol levels, as well as by attenuating inflammatory mediators. Furthermore, flavonoids inhibit synthesis of fatty acids and promote their oxidation. In this review, we discuss the effect of the main classes of flavonoids, namely flavones, flavonols, flavanols, flavanones, anthocyanins, and isoflavones, on atherosclerosis and ATI. In addition, we dissect the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms of action for these flavonoids. We conclude by supporting the potential benefit for flavonoids in the management or treatment of CVD; yet, we call for more robust clinical studies for safety and pharmacokinetic values.

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