The off‐flavor disorder is one of the most quality deteriorating and undesirable postharvest
physiological disorders in fresh fruits. Over‐biosynthesis and accumulation of ethanol …

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a nutritionally important fruit of high nutritive value, delicious
in taste with an attractive aroma. Due to their antioxidant and therapeutic potential, mango …

Geotrichum candidum is a pathogen associated with sour rot disease in tomato fruits at the
postharvest stage. The main strategy for rot control is the use of chemical fungicides …

Salt stress significantly impacts plant morphological structure and physiological processes,
resulting in decreased plant growth. Salicylic acid (SA) is a key signal molecule that protects …

Mango fruit exhibit high postharvest losses due to physiological, biochemical, and
pathological deterioration during storage. Edible coatings such as hydrocolloids (HC) bear …

Background Duke cherry is a non-climacteric fruit but deteriorates quickly during storage
due to thin pericarp and succulent fruit tissue. The application of edible coatings, essential …

Gray mold, caused by Botrytis cinerea Pers. Fr., is one of the most vital plant diseases,
causing extensive pre-and post-harvest losses in apple fruits. In the current study, we …

Fresh fig fruits are abundant sources of antioxidants and health-beneficial compounds.
However, they are highly prone to spoilage and have short postharvest life. Thus, the current …

Chitosan is a biopolymer obtained from shrimp waste mainly by a polluting chemical
method. In this work, a less polluting biological-chemical method to obtain chitosan from this …

Canopy architecture is one of the most critical components influencing photoassimilation,
yield and quality of fruit crops; thus, it is logical to optimize suitable canopy form with high …