Berry antioxidants: small fruits providing large benefits
Small berry fruits are consumed because of their attractive colour and special taste, and are
considered one of the richest sources of natural antioxidants. Their consumption has been …
considered one of the richest sources of natural antioxidants. Their consumption has been …
Postharvest ultraviolet radiation in fruit and vegetables: Applications and factors modulating its efficacy on bioactive compounds and microbial growth
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation has been considered a deleterious agent that living organisms
must avoid. However, many of the acclimation changes elicited by UV induce a wide range …
must avoid. However, many of the acclimation changes elicited by UV induce a wide range …
Factors influencing levels of phytochemicals in selected fruit and vegetables during pre-and post-harvest food processing operations
Phytochemicals are important natural bioactive compounds of fruit and vegetables and are
widely recognised for their nutraceutical effects and health benefits. This review analyses …
widely recognised for their nutraceutical effects and health benefits. This review analyses …
Effect of UV treatment on antioxidant capacity, antioxidant enzyme activity and decay in strawberry fruit
M Erkan, SY Wang, CY Wang - Postharvest Biology and Technology, 2008 - Elsevier
The changes in antioxidant capacity, enzyme activity and decay development in strawberry
fruit (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) illuminated with different UV-C dosages were investigated …
fruit (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) illuminated with different UV-C dosages were investigated …
UV-C treatment delays postharvest senescence in broccoli florets
Central broccoli heads (cv. de Cicco) were harvested and treated with UV-C light (4, 7, 10, or
14kJm− 2). All treatments delayed yellowing and chlorophyll degradation at 20° C but the …
14kJm− 2). All treatments delayed yellowing and chlorophyll degradation at 20° C but the …
Effects of radiation processing on phytochemicals and antioxidants in plant produce
Consumption of natural, fresh plant produce rich in phytochemicals and antioxidants has
been reported to overcome some of the degenerative diseases that affect humans. However …
been reported to overcome some of the degenerative diseases that affect humans. However …
Postharvest decay of strawberry fruit: Etiology, epidemiology, and disease management
E Feliziani, G Romanazzi - Journal of Berry Research, 2016 - content.iospress.com
Strawberry fruit are delicate and succulent, and after harvest they can commonly undergo
fungal spoilage. The main strawberry pathogen is Botrytis cinerea, followed by Rhizopus …
fungal spoilage. The main strawberry pathogen is Botrytis cinerea, followed by Rhizopus …
Salt stress mitigation by seed priming with UV-C in lettuce plants: Growth, antioxidant activity and phenolic compounds
C Ouhibi, H Attia, F Rebah, N Msilini, M Chebbi… - Plant Physiology and …, 2014 - Elsevier
Seeds of Lactuca sativa L.'Romaine'were subjected to priming treatments with UV-C
radiation at 0.85 or 3.42 kJ m− 2. Seedlings obtained from both primed (Pr) and non-primed …
radiation at 0.85 or 3.42 kJ m− 2. Seedlings obtained from both primed (Pr) and non-primed …
Effect of various food processing and handling methods on preservation of natural antioxidants in fruits and vegetables
Bioactive compounds from plant sources are generally categorized as natural antioxidants
with well-known health benefits. The health-promoting characteristics of natural antioxidants …
with well-known health benefits. The health-promoting characteristics of natural antioxidants …
Blueberry fruit response to postharvest application of ultraviolet radiation
P Perkins-Veazie, JK Collins, L Howard - Postharvest Biology and …, 2008 - Elsevier
Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum, cvs. Collins, Bluecrop) were exposed to ultraviolet
light-C (UV-C) radiation treatments from 0 to 4kJ/m2 prior to 7 days storage at 5° C plus 2 …
light-C (UV-C) radiation treatments from 0 to 4kJ/m2 prior to 7 days storage at 5° C plus 2 …