Postharvest Biology and Quality Management of Berry Fruits
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Horticultural Science and Ornamental Plants".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editors
Interests: postharvest deterioration; flavor characteristics; logistic and safety control technology of fruits and vegetables
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Interests: evaluation and utilization of berry germplasm resources; berry genetic breeding and efficient cultivation
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Interests: exploration and utilization of plant functional components; molecular mechanism of plant quality; development of plant molecular markers; genetic mapping with molecular markers
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Interests: collection and identification of horticultural plant germplasm resources; molecular mechanisms of fruit quality development and regulation
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Interests: postharvest storage and preservation technology of agricultural products; postharvest physiology and biochemistry; cold chain logistics and quality control; food quality and safety
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Berry fruits are highly regarded for their unique flavor and rich content of antioxidants, vitamins, and other beneficial health-promoting components. However, their delicate texture, thin skin, rapid respiration rate, vulnerability to mechanical damage, water loss, susceptibility to fungal attack, and other characteristics make them one of the most perishable horticultural products. The significant post-harvest losses and quality deterioration have posed great challenges to the berry fruit industry, limiting its market coverage, economic returns, and ultimately affecting the quantity of nutritious fresh agricultural products that consumers can obtain.
Efficient post-harvest management of berry fruits requires a thorough understanding of their unique biological and physiological characteristics. Various factors before harvest have a crucial impact on their storage time and final quality, such as harvesting techniques, cooling methods, packaging systems, storage conditions (temperature, humidity, and gas environment), and transportation methods. Moreover, clarifying the potential biochemical and molecular mechanisms related to their ripening, senescence, stress responses, and pathogen invasion is essential for formulating targeted preservation strategies.
This Special Issue titled "Postharvest Biology and Quality Management of Berry Fruits" aims to gather the latest research results and comprehensive reviews in this field, and to explore various challenges and innovative solutions. We welcome submissions covering both basic biology and application technologies that focus on maintaining and enhancing the post-harvest quality, safety, and nutritional value of berry fruits.
Prof. Dr. Hangjun Chen
Prof. Dr. Cheng Liu
Dr. Xiaobai Li
Dr. Lixiang Miao
Dr. Cunkun Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- berry fruits
- postharvest biology
- quality
- preservation technologies
- preservation
- preservatives
- packaging
- disease
- toxins
- bioactive substance
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