Postharvest Physiology and Quality Management of Horticultural Products

Dear Colleagues,

The development of innovative postharvest strategies and technologies that finetune metabolic processes and retard deterioration of horticulture crops is essential to reduce postharvest food loss. To that end, knowledge of the physiological and molecular mechanisms that modulate the physico-chemical, quality, and sensory changes of harvested crops is fundamental.

In this Special Issue, we welcome studies that elucidate the mechanisms underlying (1) the physiological, physico-chemical, or molecular changes; (2) the effects of pre-/post-harvest technologies on quality and shelf life; (3) and the abiotic/biotic stress responses of harvested horticulture crops. Other studies that investigate the physiological and molecular mechanisms that directly impact the quality and shelf life of harvested horticulture crops are also encouraged.

Dr. Yen-Chou Kuan
Prof. Dr. Huey-Ling Lin
Prof. Dr. Yi-Yin Do
Guest Editors

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