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Research Project: Determination of Flavor and Healthful Benefits of Florida-Grown Fruits and Vegetables and Development of Postharvest Treatments to Optimize Shelf Life an Quality for Their Fresh and Processed Products

Location: Citrus and Other Subtropical Products Research

Title: Postharvest management of fruits and vegetables series II

Author
item IMAHORI, YOSHIHIRO - Osaka Prefecture University
item Bai, Jinhe

Submitted to: Foods
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 3/26/2024
Publication Date: 3/29/2024
Citation: Imahori, Y., Bai, J. 2024. Postharvest management of fruits and vegetables series II. Foods. 13:1049. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13071049.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13071049

Interpretive Summary: This is an editorial for a special issue in Foods on "Postharvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables Series II". It delves into crucial aspects of maintaining fruit and vegetable quality postharvest. It includes ten scientific papers focusing on various strategies, such as the use of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) to control ripening and ethylene effects, and controlled atmospheres for storage. The issue also covers advancements in natural wax and edible coatings for preservation, methods to mitigate chilling injury in cold storage, decay control, and the application of genomic tools like GWAS, QTL, and SNP markers for crop improvement. These studies highlight innovative techniques in extending shelf life and ensuring postharvest quality.

Technical Abstract: The "Postharvest Management of Fruits and Vegetables Series II" Special Issue compiles recent research in the field, presenting ten scientific papers that address critical aspects of postharvest management to preserve the quality of fruits and vegetables. It emphasizes the importance of managing rapid ripening and ethylene production, specifically through the application of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) in climacteric fruits like apples, pears, and mangoes. The issue explores controlled and modified atmospheric conditions used in storage, highlighting their role in reducing water loss, respiration rate, and decay, particularly in apples and pears. Additionally, it discusses the effectiveness of natural wax and edible coatings in maintaining moisture and enhancing appearance, alongside strategies to address chilling injury in cold storage. Significant focus is placed on decay control through low-residue chemicals and natural compounds in packaging systems, along with the examination of metabolic changes during fruit infections. A groundbreaking aspect covered is the use of genomic tools such as Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS), Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL), and Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP)-based DNA markers for breeding improved crop varieties. This collection underscores the integration of scientific advancements in ripening management, atmospheric control, temperature regulation, and molecular genetics, all crucial for enhancing the nutritional and economic value of fruits and vegetables postharvest.