Abstract Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura)(Diptera: Drosophilidae) also known as spotted-
wing drosophila (SWD), is a pest native to Southeast Asia. In the last few decades, the pest …

Firmness is an important parameter for fresh blueberries as it influences the quality
perceived by consumers and postharvest storage potential. However, the blueberry …

Blueberry cultivation has increased dramatically as production has shifted into new regions.
Blueberries are now widely available as food and also processed to be used in medicine …

Blueberry softening is known to be influenced by cell wall modifications accompanying
ripening but these changes appear to be largely complete by the time of harvest. In this …

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 …

Blueberries are now the second most economically important soft fruit. However, they are
highly perishable and susceptible to rapid spoilage. One of the main factors limiting …

Blueberries are now the second most economically important soft fruit. However, they are
highly perishable and susceptible to rapid spoilage. Softening is one of the main reasons for …

Postharvest blueberry softening was investigated by observing microstructural changes of
blueberry in spectrum and texture using hyperspectral microscope imaging and deep …

Firmness is one of the most important factors affecting the quality and commercial value of
fresh-cut kiwifruits. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 1 mg/L of gaseous …

Blueberry fruits undergo rapid softening, which has important consequences for postharvest
shelf life. However, the mechanism of softening is not well understood. Here, we examined …