Postharvest Treatment and Physicochemical Dynamics in Fruits
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Horticultural and Floricultural Crops".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 23 December 2026 | Viewed by 96
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fruit and vegetable quality; postharvest physiology and technology
Interests: fruit and vegetable quality; postharvest physiology and technology
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Dear Colleagues,
Postharvest treatment and the physicochemical dynamics in fruits represent a crucial intersection of plant physiology, biochemistry, and applied technology. After harvest, fruits remain metabolically active, undergoing respiration, ethylene synthesis, enzymatic degradation, and moisture loss, which collectively influence texture, flavor, nutritional value, and marketability. To mitigate rapid senescence and quality decline, interventions such as refrigeration, controlled-atmosphere storage, chemical regulators, and biotechnological innovations are employed to slow metabolic activity and extend shelf life. Recent research emphasizes sustainable and non-destructive approaches, reflecting global priorities in food security and environmental stewardship. Understanding the interplay between intrinsic physiological processes and external treatments is essential for optimizing storage protocols, reducing postharvest losses, and ensuring consumer satisfaction. By integrating knowledge of physicochemical dynamics with emerging technologies, this field advances strategies that preserve fruit quality, minimize waste, and contribute to resilient fruit production systems.
Dr. Leandro Camargo Neves
Prof. Dr. Silvanda De Melo Silva
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- postharvest treatment
- fruit physiology
- shelf life
- sustainability
- fruit quality
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