Nowadays, many of the tropical fruits have been commercialized worldwide due to
increasing demand. In 2018, global tropical fruit has reached an unprecedented peak of 7.1 …

Purpose This document provides a review of the literature on textural attributes of root, tuber,
and banana (RTB) crops with a focus on studies relevant for RTB crop research and …

BACKGROUND With the ability to tailor wavelengths necessary to the photosynthetically
active radiation spectrum of plant pigments, light‐emitting diodes (LEDs) offer vast …

Ultraviolet (UV) light especially UV-C has been used to sterilize fruits and vegetables.
However, overdose of UV-C irradiation could cause brownish-red colouration to products …

The present study was conducted to investigate effect of induced ripening agents on aroma
profile, organic acids and sugars of Ambul banana (Musa acuminata, AAB). Mature green …

Achachairu is the fruit of the Garcinia humilis, a species originally from Bolivia that is
cultivated in various regions of Brazil. Although achachairu seeds are known to contain …

The short shelf life of bananas is a major constraint in their storage and distribution. The
current research put forward a “wealth from waste” concept to help the local farmers …

Somatic embryogenesis is an important tool for crop improvement through transgenic
approach and even for gene editing. It has been hypothesized regularly for large-scale …

Blueberries are a crop with significant economic value and nutritional quality. Consumption
of locally grown produce is generally considered more environmentally sustainable, but …

The red-fleshed dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) is a popular fruit in tropical countries
due to its taste and nutritional value. This study aimed to investigate the physiological and …