scholarly journals An assessment of post-harvest fish losses and preservation practices in Siavonga district, Southern Zambia

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahya Maulu ◽  
Oliver J. Hasimuna ◽  
Concilia Monde ◽  
Malawo Mweemba
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Product Safety ◽  
Total Catch ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Self Development ◽  
Fish Product

Abstract Fish is an extremely perishable food product which requires proper handling soon after harvest. The present study was aimed at assessing post-harvest fish losses and preservation practices in Siavonga district, Southern Zambia. Structured and semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect data on post-harvest fish losses and preservation practices from aquaculture producers, artisanal, and commercial fishers. All the fishers who landed on the lakeshore were interviewed, while aquaculture producers were randomly selected based on the information provided by the local department of fisheries. The results of the study revealed that all the fishers experienced post-harvest fish losses at varying degrees with those losing up to 10% of the total catch being in the majority. In contrast, aquaculture producers did not report any post-harvest fish losses. Most aquaculture producers commonly used chilling as preservation practice contrary to artisanal and commercial fishers who commonly used smoking and sun sun-drying respectively. Furthermore, fish product safety and quality control were poorly practiced in the district. Lack of cold storage facilities and fluctuating weather conditions were the major challenges impacting fish post-harvest activities. Therefore, to curb the loss of revenue due to post-harvest fish losses, we propose the introduction of new technology, self-development skills for fishing communities, and enhanced access to refrigeration facilities.

scholarly journals Pre-harvest application of salicylic acid influence physicochemical and quality characteristics of ‘Chimarrita’ peaches during cold storage

2019 ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Jakellinye Miranda ◽  
Suélen Braga de Andrade, Andressa Vighi Schiavon ◽  
Pedro Luis Panisson Kaltbach Lemos ◽  
Cláudia Simone Madruga Lima ◽  
Marcelo Barbosa Malgarim
Keyword(s):  
Salicylic Acid ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Acid Solutions ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Hue Angle ◽  
Cold Chamber

Peach is a climacteric highly-perishable fruit whose post-harvest preservation relies largely on cold storage. The combination of the last with other technologies allows to extend the shelf life of this product. One alternative is the utilization of salicylic acid, a natural compound involved in many physiological phenomena such as resistance against diseases and ripening. Considering these facts, the objective of the present work was to evaluate the effect of pre-harvest application of salicylic acid solutions on the quality of ‘Chimarrita’ peaches during post-harvest cold storage. The experiment was conducted at the Federal University of Pelotas/RS, in the campus of Capão do Leão/RS - Brazil. The application of salicylic acid solutions was performed by direct pulverization on the fruits, 30 days prior to harvest. The concentrations were: 0,0 (control); 1,0; 1,5; and 2,0 mM. After harvest, the fruits were stored in a cold chamber at 1,0 ± 0,5°C and 85-90% RH, for 30 days. The analyses were performed at the following cold storage periods (plus 2 days at room temperature of 20°C to all treatments, in order to simulate commercialization conditions): 10 (+2) days; 20 (+2) days; e 30 (+2) days. The variables evaluated were: mass loss (%); flesh firmness (N); DA index; color (L, a*, b* and hue angle); wooliness incidence (%); rot incidence (%); total soluble solids (°Brix); pH; titrable acidity (% of organic acids); and ratio. The salicylic acid doses and/or the cold storage periods had significant effects on all the evaluated parameters. For most of the parameters analyzed, the intermediate dosis of 1mM (and also 1,5mM) of salicilic acid showed the most promising results. Therefore, the application of salicylic acid solutions 30 days prior to harvest is a technique which can be combined to cold storage in order to shift the quality and the shelf-life of ‘Chimarrita’ peaches.

scholarly journals The millimeter frequency range as a perspective for 5G networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 161-170
Author(s):  
Rosen Pasarelski
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Communications ◽  
Spectrum Sharing ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
5G Networks ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Data Rates ◽  
Bad Weather ◽  
4G Cellular Networks

The currently widely used 4G cellular networks face many challenges. The growing demand for high-resolution mobile multimedia applications is bringing these networks to their practical limits. 5G networks, the next generation of wireless communications, are standardized to ease the burden on current infrastructure by offering significantly higher data rates through increased channel bandwidth. Given the lack of accessible frequencies traditionally used for mobile communications, millimeter bandwidths (mmWave) are quite a challenging alternative. This technology is a cornerstone of upcoming 5G networks, allowing faster data speeds and much higher bandwidth than ever before, but not every 5G network will necessarily use this frequency band, at least not all the time. As with any new technology, there are unavoidable problems that need to be overcome. The purpose of the research and analysis in this article is to systematize issues and solutions related to the potential problems of spectrum sharing in mmWave frequency range, its suitability for long-distance communications, indoors, in bad weather conditions, as well as biological aspects, and relevant conclusions have been done to meet these challenges.

scholarly journals Composition of Commercial Strawberry Cultivars and Advanced Selections as Affected by Season, Harvest, and Postharvest Storage

HortScience ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 51 (9) ◽  
pp. 1134-1143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanina Perez Cayo ◽  
Steven Sargent ◽  
Cecilia do Nascimento Nunes ◽  
Vance Whitaker
Keyword(s):  
Cold Storage ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Anthocyanin Content ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Phenolic Contents ◽  
Total Anthocyanins ◽  
The University ◽  
Strawberry Breeding

Strawberries are one of the most important food crops grown in Florida, with a harvested area of ≈10,000 acres. The University of Florida strawberry breeding program develops cultivars adapted to this region and its particular weather conditions, with a major aim of increasing overall quality. The objective of this study was to compare the fruit of advanced breeding selections to those of commercial cultivars, for compositional attributes. Seven different strawberry genotypes were compared at harvest and after 7 days at 4 °C across multiple harvest dates during two consecutive years. Compositional attributes were highly influenced by year, harvest date within a year, genotype, and storage. Overall, compared with other genotypes, selection FL 09-127 exhibited consistently higher soluble solids and total sugar (TS) contents at harvest and after cold storage. Higher ascorbic acid (AA) and phenolic contents at harvest were observed in selection FL 07-193. However, its anthocyanin content was among the lowest. In contrast, FL 10-47 exhibited relatively low AA content at harvest but consistently high total anthocyanins (TACs) and total phenolic (TP) contents after storage. Overall, results from this study provide valuable information to the breeding process by identifying new genotypes with improved compositional attributes combined with suitable quality characteristics after cold storage.

Post Harvest and Cold Storage Losses in Apple of Balochistan

2001 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-66
Author(s):  
Nisar Ali Shah . ◽  
Shahjahan Khan . ◽  
Manzoor Ahmad Kasi . ◽  
S. M. Khair .
Keyword(s):  
Cold Storage ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Storage Losses

scholarly journals Techno-Economic Analysis of a Cogeneration System for Post-Harvest Loss Reduction: A Case Study in Sub-Saharan Rural Community

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 872 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasaq Lamidi ◽  
Long Jiang ◽  
Yaodong Wang ◽  
Pankaj Pathare ◽  
Marcelo Aguilar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Community ◽  
Cold Storage ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Crop Residues ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Payback Period ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Cogeneration System ◽  
Electricity Tariff

Over 90% of global yam production is from West Africa where it provides food and income for above 300 million smallholders’ farmers. However, the major challenge of yam is 10–40% post-harvest losses due to the lack of appropriate storage facilities. This paper assesses a biogas-driven cogeneration system, which could supply electricity and cold storage for ‘yam bank’ within a rural community. Considering 200 households’ Nigerian village as a case study, crop residues are used as anaerobic digestion feedstock to produce biogas, which is subsequently used to power an internal combustion engine. Result shows that the system could store 3.6 tonnes of yam tubers each year and provide enough electricity for domestic and commercial activities. At the current electricity tariff of USD0.013·kWh−1 for rural areas, the system is unable to payback during its life span. The proposed USD0.42·kWh−1 by Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency seems good with less than 3 years discounted payback period but brings about extra burden on poor rural households. Based on the income from cold storage, electricity tariff of USD0.105·kWh−1 with an interest rate of 4% is suggested to be reasonable which results in 6.84 years discounted payback period especially considering non-monetary benefits of renewable energy system.

scholarly journals Use of Aloe Vera Gel-Based Edible Coating with Natural Anti-Browning and Anti-Oxidant Additives to Improve Post-Harvest Quality of Fresh-Cut ‘Fuji’ Apple

Agronomy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 515 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vittorio Farina ◽  
Roberta Passafiume ◽  
Ilenia Tinebra ◽  
Eristanna Palazzolo ◽  
Giuseppe Sortino
Keyword(s):  
Cold Storage ◽  
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose ◽  
Aloe Vera ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Organic Farm ◽  
Aloe Vera Gel ◽  
Fresh Cut ◽  
Solids Content ◽  
Apple Quality

Recently, there is increasing use of edible and biodegradable films and packaging that are both environmentally friendly and functional for storage and market distribution. Fresh-cut ‘Fuji’ apples, harvested in an organic farm, were treated, using a spraying technique, with three new edible coatings based on Aloe vera gel (AVG—40% v/w) and in combination with natural additives: lemon essential oil (LEO—1% v/w) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC—0.1% v/w) and compared with untreated sample (CTR), the physicochemical and sensory characteristics and the proximate compounds were evaluated. During cold storage, weight loss, soluble solids content, and color of uncoated slices were reduced, while softening, ripening, browning, and acidity were accelerated. In contrast, the AVG/HPMC treatment significantly delayed the above parameters related to post-harvest quality loss, while the AVG/LEO treatment delayed the browning processes, maintaining an excellent color during cold storage. Concerning proximate compounds, the treatments did not alter their concentration in the fruit tissues. Sensory analyses revealed no detrimental effect on taste, aroma, or flavor. Our data evidenced the positive effect of Aloe vera gel in combination with LEO and HPMC on fresh-cut apple quality as an innovative and sustainable technique to maintain fresh-cut apple quality.

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