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David M Obenland (Dave)
Research Plant Physiologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Evaluation of modified humidity and controlled-release thymol on the preservation of blueberries and blackberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olmedo, G., Plotto, A., Mattia, M.R., Zhao, W., Hunter, W.B., Rosskopf, E.N., Obenland, D.M., Bai, J. Evaluation of modified humidity and controlled-release thymol on the preservation of blueberries and blackberries. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 219:113237. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113237.
Postharvest mandarin rind disorder: Insights into varietal differences and preharvest treatments effects on postharvest quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rezk, A., Pervaiz, T., Douhan, G., Obenland, D.M., Arpaia, M.L., El-kereamy, A. 2024. Postharvest mandarin rind disorder: Insights into varietal differences and preharvest treatments effects on postharvest quality. Plants. 13(8). Article 1040. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13081040.
Internal bruise damage in machine-harvested blueberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, W.Q., Takeda, F., Zhang, M., Li, C., Sargent, S.A., DeVetter, L., Beaudry, R., Obenland, D.M., Saito, S., Xiao, C. 2024. Internal bruise damage in machine-harvested blueberries. Acta Horticulturae. 1381:392-400. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2023.1381.50.
Effect of controlled atmosphere storage on key volatiles and sensory perception of Muscat grapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kulapichitr, F., Asensio, C., Arpaia, M., Walse, S.S., Obenland, D.M. 2024. Effect of controlled atmosphere storage on key volatiles and sensory perception of Muscat grapes. ACS Food Science and Technology. 4(3):766-772. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.3c00661.
Unraveling the occasional occurrence of berry astringency in table grape cv. Scarlet Royal: A physiological and transcriptomic analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ismail, A., Pervaiz, T., Comstock, S., Bodaghi, S., Rezk, A., Vidalakis, G., El-Sharkawy, I., Obenland, D.M., El-kereamy, A. 2023. Unraveling the occasional occurrence of berry astringency in table grape cv. Scarlet Royal: A physiological and transcriptomic analysis. Frontiers in Plant Science. 14. Article 1271251. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1271251.
Metabolomic analyses provide insights into the preharvest rind disorder in Satsuma Owari mandarin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pervaiz, T., Park, S., Rezk, A., Hur, M., Obenland, D.M., Arpaia, M., El-kereamy, A. 2023. Metabolomic analyses provide insights into the preharvest rind disorder in Satsuma Owari mandarin. Frontiers in Plant Science. 14. Article 1263354. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1263354.
A methodological review of fluorescence imaging for quality assessment of agricultural products - ()
Momin, A., Kondo, N., Firmanda Al Riza, D., Obenland, D.M., Ogawa, Y. 2023. A methodological review of fluorescence imaging for quality assessment of agricultural products. Agriculture. 13(7):1433. Article agriculture13071433. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13071433.
Effect of storage under controlled atmospheres on flavor of Muscat grapes - (Abstract Only)
Effect of storage conditions on key odorants and quality of southern highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) - (Abstract Only)
Vineyard light manipulation and silicon enhance ethylene-induced anthocyanin accumulation in red table grapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Afifi, M., Rezk, A., Obenland, D.M., El-kereamy, A. 2023. Vineyard light manipulation and silicon enhance ethylene-induced anthocyanin accumulation in red table grapes. Frontiers in Plant Science. 14. Article 1060377. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1060377.
Investigations into determinants of blueberry coating effectiveness - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Leyva-Gutierrez, F., Wang, T. 2022. Investigations into determinants of blueberry coating effectiveness. Foods. 12(1). Article 174. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12010174.
Managing postharvest storage issues in ‘Shiranui’ mandarin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Arpaia, M. 2023. Managing postharvest storage issues in ‘Shiranui’ mandarin. HortTechnology. 33(1):118-124. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05133-22.
The complexity of modulating anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway by deficit irrigation in table grapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Afifi, M., Obenland, D.M., El-kereamy, A. 2021. The complexity of modulating anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway by deficit irrigation in table grapes. Frontiers in Plant Science. 12. Article 713277. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.713277.
Sensory characterization of two California-grown avocados (Persea americana Mill.) over the harvest season by descriptive analysis and consumer tests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hausch, B.J., Arpaia, M., Campisi-Pinto, S., Obenland, D.M. 2021. Sensory characterization of two California-grown avocados (Persea americana Mill.) over the harvest season by descriptive analysis and consumer tests. Journal of Food Science. 86(9):4134-4147. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.15867.
Fumigating citrus with phosphine does not impact marketability or eating quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Cranney, J., Tebbets, J.S., Walse, S.S., Arpaia, M. 2021. Fumigating citrus with phosphine does not impact marketability or eating quality. Plant Health Progress. 22(4):516-523. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-03-21-0053-RS.
Response of california citrus to postharvest phytosanitary treatments - ()
Arpaia, M., Cranney, J.R., Tebbets, J.S., Walse, S.S., Obenland, D.M. 2021. Response of california citrus to postharvest phytosanitary treatments. Citrograph. 12(2):30-37.
Effects of peroxyacetic acid on postharvest diseases and quality of blueberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saito, S., Wang, F., Obenland, D.M., Xiao, C. 2021. Effects of peroxyacetic acid on postharvest diseases and quality of blueberries. Plant Disease. 105(10):3231-3237. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-10-20-2310-RE.
Chemical characterization of two California-grown avocado varieties (Persea americana Mill.) over the harvest season with an emphasis on sensory-directed flavor analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hausch, B.J., Arpaia, M., Kawagoe, Z., Walse, S.S., Obenland, D.M. 2020. Chemical characterization of two California-grown avocado varieties (Persea americana Mill.) over the harvest season with an emphasis on sensory-directed flavor analysis. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 68(51):15301-15310. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.0c05917.
Influence of sulfur dioxide-emitting polyethylene packaging on blueberry decay and quality during long-term storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saito, S., Obenland, D.M., Xiao, C. 2020. Influence of sulfur dioxide-emitting polyethylene packaging on blueberry decay and quality during long-term storage. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 160. Article 111045. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2019.111045.
Physiological response of ‘Fuji’ apples to irradiation and the effect on quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kheshti, N., Melo, A., Bacquero, A., Obenland, D.M., Prakash, A. 2019. Physiological response of ‘Fuji’ apples to irradiation and the effect on quality. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2019.108389.
Effect of harvest date on off-flavor development in mandarins following postharvest wax application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Arpaia, M. 2018. Effect of harvest date on off-flavor development in mandarins following postharvest wax application. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 149:1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2018.11.010.
‘Hass’ avocado quality as influenced by temperature and ethylene prior to and during final ripening - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arpaia, M., Collin, S., Sievert, J., Obenland, D.M. 2018. ‘Hass’ avocado quality as influenced by temperature and ethylene prior to and during final ripening. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 140:76-84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2018.02.015.
Determinants of sensory acceptability in grapefruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Campisi-Pinto, S., Arpaia, M. 2017. Determinants of sensory acceptability in grapefruit. Scientia Horticulturae. 231:151-157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2017.12.026.
Impact of changing wax type during storage on mandarin flavor and quality attributes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Arpai, M. 2018. Impact of changing wax type during storage on mandarin flavor and quality attributes. Acta Horticulturae. 1194:807-814. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2018.1194.114.
Effect of phytosanitary irradiation on the postharvest quality of Seedless Kishu mandarins (Citrus kinokuni mukakukishu) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ornelas-Paz, J., Meza, M., Obenland, D.M., Rodriguez, K., Jain, A., Thornton, S., Prakash, A. 2017. Effect of phytosanitary irradiation on the postharvest quality of Seedless Kishu mandarins (Citrus kinokuni mukakukishu). Food Chemistry. 230:712-720. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.02.125.
Influence of packaging on the quality of cold-stored grapes packed into boxes for later repacking - (Proceedings)
Obenland, D.M., Xiao, C., Smilanick, J. 2017. Influence of packaging on the quality of cold-stored grapes packed into boxes for later repacking. Symposium Proceedings. p. 1-16.
Effect of phytosanitary irradiation on the quality of two varieties of pummelos (Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jain, A., Paz, J., Obenland, D.M., Rodriguez, K., Prakash, A. 2017. Effect of phytosanitary irradiation on the quality of two varieties of pummelos (Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr.). Scientia Horticulturae. 217:36-37. doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2017.01.029.
The influence of ripening temperature on ‘Hass’ fruit quality - (Abstract Only)
Impact of storage conditions and variety on quality attributes and aroma volatiles of pitahaya (Hylocereus spp.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Cantwell, M., Lobo, R., Collin, S., Sievert, J., Arpaia, M. 2016. Impact of storage conditions and variety on quality attributes and aroma volatiles of pitahaya (Hylocereus spp.). Scientia Horticulturae. 199:15-22.
Influence of cold storage prior to and after ripening on quality factors and sensory attributes of ‘Hass’ avocados - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arpaia, M., Collin, S., Sievert, J., Obenland, D.M. 2015. Influence of cold storage prior to and after ripening on quality factors and sensory attributes of ‘Hass’ avocados. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 110:149-157.
Physiological, biochemical and sensory characterization of the response to waxing and storage of two mandarin varieties differing in postharvest ethanol accumulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ummarat, N., Arpaia, M., Obenland, D.M. 2015. Physiological, biochemical and sensory characterization of the response to waxing and storage of two mandarin varieties differing in postharvest ethanol accumulation. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 109:82-96.
Optimizing postharvest methyl bromide treatments to control spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii, in sweet cherries from Western USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Walse, S.S., Jimenez, L.R., Hall IV, W.A., Tebbets, J.S., Obenland, D.M. 2016. Optimizing postharvest methyl bromide treatments to control spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii, in sweet cherries from Western USA. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 19(1):223-232.
Impact of maturity and peel characteristics on the response of mandarin varieties to wax application and storage - (Abstract Only)
Obenland, D.M., Ummarat, N., Arpaia, M. 2015. Impact of maturity and peel characteristics on the response of mandarin varieties to wax application and storage. American Society for Horticultural Science. p. 81.
Potassium application to table grape clusters after veraison increases soluble solids by enhancing berry water loss - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Feliziani, E., Zhu, S., Zhao, X., Margosan, D.A., Mlikota-Gabler, F., Van Zyl, S., Romanazzi, G., Smilanick, J.L., Beno-Moualem, D., Kaplunov, T., Lichter, A. 2015. Potassium application to table grape clusters after veraison increases soluble solids by enhancing berry water loss. Scientia Horticulturae. 187:58-64.
Sensory quality and physiological responses in two mandarin varieties differing in ethanol accumulation after waxing and storage - (Abstract Only)
Ummarat, N., Arpaia, M., Obenland, D.M. 2014. Sensory quality and physiological responses in two mandarin varieties differing in ethanol accumulation after waxing and storage. American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Meeting, July 28 – 31, 2014, Orlando, Florida. p. 88.
Assessing factors influencing the postharvest quality of California mandarins - Variability in waxing-induced ethanol and aroma volatile production among mandarin varieties - ()
Arpaia, M., Collin, S., Sievert, J., Obenland, D.M. 2013. Assessing factors influencing the postharvest quality of California mandarins - Variability in waxing-induced ethanol and aroma volatile production among mandarin varieties. Citrograph. 36-39.
The influence of post-veraison foliar potassium applications on table grape quality - (Abstract Only)
Zhu, S., Obenland, D.M., Van Zyl, S., Gabler, F., Smilanick, J.L. 2013. The influence of post-veraison foliar potassium applications on table grape quality. American Society of Horticulture Science Annual Meeting, July 22-25, 2013, Palm Desert, California. p. 122.
Mandarin flavor and aroma volatile composition are strongly influenced by holding temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Collin, S., Sievert, J., Arpaia, M. 2013. Mandarin flavor and aroma volatile composition are strongly influenced by holding temperature. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 82:6-14.
The treatment of fresh fruit from California with methyl bromide for postharvest control of light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Walse, S.S., Liu, Y., Myers, S., Simmons, G., Obenland, D.M., Bellamy, D.E., Tebbets, J.S. 2013. The treatment of fresh fruit from California with methyl bromide for postharvest control of light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana (Walker). Journal of Economic Entomology. 106(3):1155-1163.
Changes in the sensory perception of 'Hass' avocado during fruit maturation and ripening - (Abstract Only)
Obenland, D.M., Collin, S., Sievert, J., Negm, F., Arpaia, M. 2013. Changes in the sensory perception of 'Hass' avocado during fruit maturation and ripening. Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference, January 12-16, 2013, San Diego, California. W072.
High Temperature CO2 Treatments for Inshell Walnuts - (Proceedings)
Prasantha, R., Obenland, D.M., Walse, S.S., Johnson, J.A. 2012. High Temperature CO2 Treatments for Inshell Walnuts. International Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions, November 6-8, 2012, San Diego, California. 37:1-4.
Effect of gamma irradiation treatment at phytosanitary dose levels on the quality of ‘Lane Late’ navel oranges - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mcdonald, H., Arpaia, M., Capraso, F., Obenland, D.M., Were, L., Rakovski, C., Prakash, A. 2013. Effect of gamma irradiation treatment at phytosanitary dose levels on the quality of ‘Lane Late’ navel oranges. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 86:91-99.
Postharvest treatment of fresh fruit from California with methyl bromide for postharvest control of light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana (Walker) - (Proceedings)
Walse, S.S., Liu, Y., Myers, S., Simmons, G., Obenland, D.M., Bellamy, D.E., Tebbets, J.S. 2012. Postharvest treatment of fresh fruit from California with methyl bromide for postharvest control of light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana (Walker). International Conference on Controlled Atmosphere and Fumigation in Stored Products, October 21-26, 2012, Antalya, Turkey. p. 683-686.
Mandarin flavor and aroma volatile composition are strongly influenced by holding temperature - (Abstract Only)
Obenland, D.M., Collin, S., Sievert, J., Arpaia, M. 2012. Mandarin flavor and aroma volatile composition are strongly influenced by holding temperature [abstract]. American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Meeting. p. 20.
Influence of maturity and ripening on aroma volatiles and flavor in avocado - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Collin, S., Sievert, J., Arpaia, M. 2012. Influence of maturity and ripening on aroma volatiles and flavor in avocado. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 71:41-50.
Impact of High Temperature Forced Air Heating of Navel Oranges on Quality Attributes, Sensory Parameters, and Flavor Volatiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Collin, S., Sievert, J., Arpaia, M. 2012. Impact of High Temperature Forced Air Heating of Navel Oranges on Quality Attributes, Sensory Parameters, and Flavor Volatiles. HortScience. 47:386-390.
Variability in waxing-induced ethanol and aroma volatile production among mandarin genotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Arpaia, M. 2012. Variability in waxing-induced ethanol and aroma volatile production among mandarin genotypes. Acta Horticulturae. 945:405-412.
The science behind the proposed maturity standard change - ()
Arpaia, M., Collin, S., Fjeld, K.A., Sievert, J., Obenland, D.M. 2011. The science behind the proposed maturity standard change. Citrograph. 2(3):24-33.
Evaluation of a rapid, portable and easy-to-use device to measure acidity in citrus - ()
Obenland, D.M., Sievert, J., Arpaia, M. 2011. Evaluation of a rapid, portable and easy-to-use device to measure acidity in citrus. Citrograph. 2(3):41-43.
Assessing factors influencing the postharvest quality of California mandarins - ()
Arpaia, M., Obenland, D.M. 2011. Assessing factors influencing the postharvest quality of California mandarins. Citrograph. 2(2):37-40.
Nectarine promotes longevity in Drosophila melanogaster - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olga, B., Weng, P., Sun, X., Alberico, T., Laslo, M., Obenland, D.M., Zou, S. 2011. Nectarine promotes longevity in Drosophila melanogaster. Journal of Free Radical Biology and Medicine. 50(11):1669-1678.
Using peel fluorescence in black light rooms to identify navel oranges with shorter storage life and poor rind quality - ()
Smilanick, J.L., Obenland, D.M., Margosan, D.A., Mackey, B.E. 2011. Using peel fluorescence in black light rooms to identify navel oranges with shorter storage life and poor rind quality. Citrograph. 2(2):27-31.
Ultraviolet fluorescence to identify navel oranges with poor peel quality and decay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Margosan, D.A., Smilanick, J.L., Mackey, B.E. 2010. Ultraviolet fluorescence to identify navel oranges with poor peel quality and decay. HortTechnology. 20:991-995.
Storage temperature and time influences sensory quality of mandarin oranges by altering soluble solids, acidity and aroma volatile composition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Collin, S., Mackey, B.E., Sievert, J., Arpaia, M. 2011. Storage temperature and time influences sensory quality of mandarin oranges by altering soluble solids, acidity and aroma volatile composition. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 59:187-193.
Extending the use of ultraviolet light for fruit quality sorting in citrus packinghouses - (Abstract Only)
Obenland, D.M., Margosan, D.A., Smilanick, J.L. 2010. Extending the use of ultraviolet light for fruit quality sorting in citrus packinghouses. Annual Meeting Horticultural Society, August 2-5, 2010, Palm Desert, California. 45(8):S306.
Implementation of CATTS treatment using boxed/palletized peaches and nectarines - (Proceedings)
Obenland, D.M., Neven, L.G. 2008. Implementation of CATTS treatment using boxed/palletized peaches and nectarines. International Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions, November 10-13, 2009, San Diego, CA. 89:1-3.
Relationship of soluble solids, acidity and aroma volatiles to flavor in late-season navel oranges - (Proceedings)
Obenland, D.M., Collin, S., Sievert, J., Fjeld, K., Arpaia, M. 2009. Relationship of soluble solids, acidity and aroma volatiles to flavor in late-season navel oranges. Sixth International Postharvest Symposium, April 8-12, 2009, Antalya, Turkey. 877:749-755.
Relationship of soluble solids, acidity and aroma volatiles to flavor in late-season navel oranges - (Proceedings)
Obenland, D.M., Collin, S., Sievert, J., Fjeld, K., Arpaia, M. 2009. Relationship of soluble solids, acidity and aroma volatiles to flavor in late-season navel oranges. Sixth International Postharvest Symposium, April 8-12, 2009, Antalya, Turkey. p. 140.
Peel fluorescence as a means to identify freeze-damaged oranges - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Margosan, D.A., Collin, S., Sievert, J., Fjeld, K., Arpaia, M., Thompson, J., Slaughter, D. 2009. Peel fluorescence as a means to identify freeze-damaged oranges. HortTechnology. 19:379-384.
Determinants of flavor acceptability during the maturation of navel oranges - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Collin, S., Mackey, B.E., Sievert, J., Field, K., Arpaia, M. 2009. Determinants of flavor acceptability during the maturation of navel oranges. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 55(2):2009:156-163.
A comparison of the use of BrimA versus soluble solids/titratable acidity ratio as a maturity standard for navel oranges - (Abstract Only)
Obenland, D.M., Arpaia, M., Collin, S., Sievert, J. 2008. A comparison of the use of BrimA versus soluble solids/titratable acidity ratio as a maturity standard for navel oranges. International Citrus Congress Proceedings. p. 267.
Alterations in protein expression associated with the development of mealiness in peaches - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Vensel, W.H., Hurkman, W.J. 2008. Alterations in protein expression associated with the development of mealiness in peaches. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. 83(1):85-93.
Non-destructive freeze damage detection in oranges using machine vision and ultraviolet fluorescence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Slaughter, D.C., Obenland, D.M., Thompson, J.F., Arpaia, M.L. 2008. Non-destructive freeze damage detection in oranges using machine vision and ultraviolet fluorescence. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 48(3) 341-346.
Commercial Packing and Storage of Navel Oranges Alters Aroma Volatiles and Reduces Flavor Quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Collin, S., Sievert, J., Field, K., Toyota, M., Doctor, J., Arpaia, M. 2008. Commercial Packing and Storage of Navel Oranges Alters Aroma Volatiles and Reduces Flavor Quality. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 47(2):159-167.
Exposure to ultraviolet light as a means of predicting damage in oranges exposed to freezing conditions - (Abstract Only)
Obenland, D.M., Arpaia, M., Margosan, D.A., Slaughter, D., Thompson, J., Collin, S., Sievert, J., Field, K. 2008. Exposure to ultraviolet light as a means of predicting damage in oranges exposed to freezing conditions. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. 42(4):980.
CONFIRMATION AND EFFICACY TESTS AGAINST CODLING MOTH AND ORIENTAL FRUIT MOTH IN PEACHES AND NECTARINES USING COMBINATION HEAT AND CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE TREATMENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neven, L.G., Rehfield, L.M., Obenland, D.M. 2006. Confirmation and efficacy tests against codling moth and oriental fruit moth in peaches and nectarines using combination heat and controlled atmosphere treatments. J. Econ. Entomol. 99(5): 1610-1619.
CHLOROPHYLL FLUORESCENCE IMAGING ALLOWS EARLY DETECTION AND LOCALIZATION OF LEMON RIND INJURY FOLLOWING HOT WATER TREATMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Neipp, P.W. 2005. Chlorophyll fluorescence imaging allows early detection and localization of lemon rind injury following hot water treatment. Hortscience 40(6):1821-1823.
PEACH AND NECTARINE QUALITY FOLLOWING TREATMENT WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE FORCED AIR COMBINED WITH CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Neipp, P.W., Mackey, B.E., Neven, L.G. 2005. Peach and nectarine quality following treatment with high temperature forced air combined with controlled atmospheres. Hortscience 40(5):1425-1430.
FORCED HOT AIR TREATMENT OF STONE FRUIT TO INHIBIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF MEALINESS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Neipp, P.W. 2005. Forced hot air treatment of stone fruit to inhibit the development of mealiness. Acta Horticulturae 682:1171-1178
A GENERAL METHOD FOR TW-DIMENSIONAL PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS OF FRUIT SAMPLES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barraclough, D., Obenland, D.M., Laing, W., Carrol, T. 2003. A general method for tw-dimensional protein electrophoresis of fruit samples. Postharvest Biology and Technology 32(2004):175-181
ORGANIC QUARANTINE TREATMENTS FOR POME AND STONE FRUITS - (Abstract Only)
Neven, L.G., Obenland, D.M., Drake, S.R., Hallman, G.J. 2003. Organic quarantine treatments for pome and stone fruits. Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Research Conference Proceedings. San Diego, CA. 2 pages.
VOLATILE EMISSIONS OF NAVEL ORANGES AS PREDICTORS OF FREEZE DAMAGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Aung, L.H., Bridges, D.L., Mackey, B.E. Volatile emissions of navel oranges as predictors of freeze damage. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2003. v. 51(11). p. 3367-3371.
CHLOROPHYLL FLUORESCENCE IMAGING TO DETECT POSTHARVEST QUARANTINE-INDUCED CITRUS RIND INJURY - (Proceedings)
Obenland, D.M., Neipp, P.W. 2003. Chlorophyll fluorescence imaging to detect postharvest quarantine-induced citrus rind injury. HortScience 38:855
STONE FRUIT QUALTY FOLLOWING HIGH TEMPERATURE/CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE TREATMENT - (Abstract Only)
Obenland, D.M., Neipp, P.W., Neven, L.G. Stone fruit qualty following high temperature/controlled atmosphere treatment. Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Research Conference Proceedings.
EXPANSIN PROTEIN LEVELS DECLINE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF MEALINESS IN PEACHES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obenland, D.M., Crisosto, C.H., Rose, J.K.C. Expansin protein levels decline with development of mealiness in peaches. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 2003. v. 29. p. 11-18.
ESSENTIAL OILS AND CHILLING INJURY IN LEMON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
RELEASE OF D-LIMONENE FROM NON-INJURED AND INJURED LEMONS TREATED WITH HOT WATER AND COLD TEMPERATURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)