Abstract Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) is a tropical to subtropical fruit that is widely cultivated
in more than 20 countries worldwide. It is normally consumed as fresh or processed and has …

Background Fruits and vegetables are healthy because they contain good nutrients and
secondary metabolites that keep the body healthy and disease-free. Post-harvest losses of …

The effects of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) on postharvest physiology, quality, and storage
behavior of harvested longan fruit were investigated. Fruit of “Fuyan” longan were dipped in …

An experiment was carried out to investigate the effect of prepared chitosan: pullulan (50:
50) blend edible coating enriched with pomegranate peel extract on the quality, sensory …

The short shelf life of Litchi is due to its rapid metabolism after being harvested. Refrigeration
is not a suitable method for preserving litchi, as the browning process of litchi that has been …

Six papaya (Carica papaya L.) cultivars, grown in a Mediterranean climate under
greenhouse conditions, were screened for physicochemical properties, antioxidant capacity …

The effects of immersion freezing (IF) followed by microwave thawing on the quality of frozen
litchis were investigated after frozen storage for various time periods and compared with …

This study aimed to assess the occurrence of eight heavy metals in lychee (Litchi chinensis
Sonn.) fruit samples collected from orchards of the Dehradun and Haridwar districts in …

Akebia trifoliata (three-leaf akebia) has long been used as a medicinal herb and has the
potential to be used in diverse ways, especially as a fruit crop. However, efforts to …

Litchi is popular among consumers due to its delicious taste, however, the extremely short
shelf life limits its commercial value. Few studies have been conducted to develop new …