The probability that fruit ingestion may protect human health is an intriguing vision and has
been studied around the world. Therefore, fruits are universally promoted as healthy. Over …

Berries represent one of the most important and high‐valued group of modern‐day health‐
beneficial “superfoods” whose dietary consumption has been recognized to be beneficial for …

Quality of berries is a difficult concept to describe objectively. The aim of this review is, to
better define the concept of quality in berries, and summarize the main pre-harvest factors …

Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) is a widely consumed fruit and a rich source of
bioactive compounds, namely, the polyphenol class of anthocyanins. Little information is …

The aim of this study was to characterize the variation in biologically active compounds,
antioxidant activity and physico-chemical properties in naturally grown bilberries gathered …

As blueberries ripen successively and are commercially harvested over a period of several
weeks, their composition may be altered during the harvest. The aim of this study was to …

Secondary metabolites have important defense and signaling roles, and they contribute to
the overall quality of developing and ripening fruits. Blueberries, bilberries, cranberries, and …

Fruits of bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) are valued mainly for their nutraceutical properties,
and are among the fruits with the highest antioxidant activity due to their high content of …

Strawberry fruit quality traits can be affected by genotype–environment interactions,
determining the final consumer acceptance of fruits. Trait stability under varying …

The anthocyanin composition, fatty acids, and volatile aromas are important for Cabernet
Sauvignon grape quality. This study evaluated the effect of exogenous abscisic acid (ABA) …