Carotenoids are isoprenoids widely distributed in foods that have been always part of the
diet of humans. Unlike the other so-called food bioactives, some carotenoids can be …

Light spectra significantly influence plant metabolism, growth and development. Here, we
review the effects of monochromatic blue, red and green light compared to those of …

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 …

Background Tomato is one of the most important vegetables as well as a main dietary
source of carotenoids. As a diverse kind of phytochemicals and main sources of natural …

The preservation of fresh-eating fruit within the supply chain is of paramount for maintaining
freshness and minimizing resource waste. This article elucidates a comprehensive and …

Blackberry and raspberry have high nutritional, health value, and are popular with
consumers for their unique flavors. To explore the relationships between nutrient …

Effective ultraviolet (UV) irradiation has been used as a postharvest technology to reduce
decay, delay ripening, and delay senescence in crop products. In this review, the effects of …

The impact of ultraviolet-C (UV–C) irradiation on sweet cherry fruit was studied. Following
harvest, fruits (cv. Sweetheart) were exposed to different doses of UV-C (0, 1.2, 3.0 or 6.0 kJ …

Bell pepper is a model for studying the ripening process of non-climacteric fleshy fruit, during
which numerous physiological changes occur. UV-C irradiation is an abiotic stress, which …

There is an increasing interest in the use of automation in plant production settings. Here,
we employed a robotic platform to induce controlled mechanical stimuli (CMS) aiming to …