Emerging Researches in Postharvest Physiology and Shelf-Life Extension Technologies for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to present emerging and novel technologies for maintaining the postharvest quality of fresh fruits, vegetables, and minimally processed products. Although a great deal of research has previously been published on this topic, the current Special Issue aims to form a new point of view for postharvest stakeholders, with a focus on decreasing the food loss and food waste at this stage through the application of new sustainable methods, processes, and technologies. The Guest Editors of this Special Issue welcome high-quality original research articles as well as comprehensive review papers. They encourage the publication of new findings on innovative processing technologies, coatings, pre-treatments, sustainable and eco-friendly packaging, modified or controlled atmosphere systems, disinfection methods, and the application of GRAS substances. The final goal is to obtain solutions that prolong the freshness, reduce the nutritional value loss, and extend the postharvest life of fruits and vegetables, from farm to fork.

Dr. Bernardo Pace
Dr. Maria Cefola
Guest Editors

Dr. Michela Palumbo
Guest Editor Assistant

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