Emerging Technologies in the Preservation and Quality Conservation of Horticultural Products

Dear Colleagues,

Population growth and climate change have significantly affected global food security. Combined with this, we face the perishable nature of most horticultural commodities and the growing demand for contaminant-free food. All of these factors reinforce the need to develop technologies to preserve the quality of fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, and ornamental plants.

In this context, we invite researchers from around the world to share their research results regarding the use of emerging technologies and their impact on the quality of horticultural products.

The objective of this Special Issue, ‘Emerging Technologies in the Preservation and Quality Conservation of Horticultural Products,’ is to present innovative articles on ozone treatment, cold plasma, pulsed electric fields, UVC radiation, high-pressure processing, modified atmosphere storage, edible coatings, and new trends in food packaging. The articles are expected to highlight processes and equipment configurations used to inactivate microorganisms, control insect pests, degrade pesticide residues, and extend the shelf life of horticultural products

Dr. Lêda Rita D’Antonino Faroni
Prof. Dr. Marcus Vinicius de Assis Silva
Prof. Dr. Ernandes Rodrigues De Alencar
Prof. Dr. Gutierres Nelson Silva
Guest Editors

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