Biostimulants to improved tree physiology and fruit quality: A review with special focus on sweet cherry

S Afonso, I Oliveira, AS Meyer, B Gonçalves - Agronomy, 2022 - mdpi.com
Due to the increasing global population and the continued need to sustainably increase
agricultural production, the agricultural sector requires innovative strategies to increase …

Application of chitosan as edible coating to enhance storability and fruit quality of Kiwifruit: A Review

HMPC Kumarihami, YH Kim, YB Kwack, J Kim… - Scientia …, 2022 - Elsevier
Chitosan, a natural polysaccharide derived from the deacetylation of chitin, has a great
potential for a wide range of applications. As an edible coating material chitosan, has been …

[HTML][HTML] Physiological response, phytochemicals, antioxidant, and enzymatic activity of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) cultivated under different storage time …

HS El-Beltagi, ST Shah, HI Mohamed, N Alam… - Saudi Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The quality of date palm is highly influenced by postharvest techniques, storage, and
processing effects. Fruits stored at room temperature result in dehydration, whereas higher …

The effect of chitosan on plant physiology, wound response, and fruit quality of tomato

F El Amerany, M Rhazi, G Balcke, S Wahbi, A Meddich… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
In agriculture, chitosan has become popular as a metabolic enhancer; however, no deep
information has been obtained yet regarding its mechanisms on vegetative tissues. This …

Effect of Azospirillum and Azotobacter Species on the Performance of Cherry Tomato under Different Salinity Levels

HS El-Beltagi, I Ahmad, A Basit, HM Abd El-Lateef… - Gesunde …, 2022 - Springer
Abiotic stress has a negative impact on plant physiology, influencing the overall growth and
development of plant crops. Saline stress is one of the most serious environmental issues …

Chitosan-based Schiff base-metal (Fe, Cu, and Zn) complexes mitigate the negative consequences of drought stress on pomegranate fruits

SM Zahedi, MS Hosseini, M Karimi, R Gholami… - Plant Physiology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Drought is one of the major environmental stresses that impairs fruit productivity and quality.
The proper management of minerals can, however, assist plant to maintain their growth …

Enhancement of the fruit quality and postharvest life expectancy of mango fruit (Mangifera indica L.) applying ecofriendly bio-coatings

F Fatima, A Basit, A Ahmad, M SAJID… - Notulae Botanicae …, 2022 - notulaebotanicae.ro
The higher losses of fruits and vegetables during post-harvest handling are a serious matter
for any country whose economy is based on agriculture. The products of this plant are a …

Greenbelt conservation as a component of ecosystem, ecological benefits and management services: evidence from Peshawar City, Pakistan

A Basit, NU Amin, ST Shah, I Ahmad - Environment, Development and …, 2022 - Springer
Conservation of greenbelts is the most enduringly successful and popular basic need for
today to protect green land, preserve ecological landscape and open green spaces or …

Browning in Relation to Enzymatic Activities and Phytochemical Content in Terap Peel (Artocarpus odoratissimus Blanco) during Postharvest Ripening

HA Ismail, I Richard, SD Ramaiya, MH Zakaria, SY Lee - Horticulturae, 2023 - mdpi.com
Enzymatic browning is a common limiting factor in the fruit industry because it causes
significant losses through fresh product deterioration, affecting taste, flavor, and nutrition …

Enhancement of Yield, Essential Oils, and Active Ingredients of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) by Application of Organic Manures (Farmyard and Poultry Manure)

M Sajid, ST Shah, A Basit, A Ahmed, I Ullah… - Gesunde …, 2023 - Springer
Turmeric is one of the minor horticultural root crops used in spices and also for medicinal
purposes that has received more attention for optimizing various practices for its production …