Preserving Fruit Quality: Innovations in Postharvest Storage for Horticultural Plants
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Horticultural Science and Ornamental Plants".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 1342
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cold chain management and packaging of fresh fruits
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Interests: postharvest technology research; food packaging; postharvest physiology; food bioprocessing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fruit quality is essential in horticultural production, affecting flavor, texture, nutritional content, and visual appeal, and effective postharvest handling is crucial for maintaining quality, influencing shelf life, taste, nutritional value, and consumer acceptance.
Key factors in postharvest storage include temperature, humidity, and atmospheric composition: proper temperature control slows ripening and prevents spoilage, while managing humidity reduces water loss and maintains texture; modified atmospheric storage techniques can enhance fruit longevity by decreasing respiration rates and delaying ripening; and optimizing storage conditions involves managing physiological changes like respiration and ethylene production. Postharvest treatments such as wax coatings and controlled ripening techniques can further improve fruit quality and extend storage life.
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue dedicated to the latest advances in the field of the fruit quality and postharvest storage of horticultural plants. This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research and innovative practices that enhance the quality, safety, and shelf life of horticultural produce. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, controlled atmosphere storage, non-destructive quality assessment techniques, computational modeling, and the impact of various storage conditions on fruit physiology and biochemistry. We invite researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to contribute original research articles, reviews, and case studies that address these critical aspects of postharvest technology. Join us in exploring the future of horticultural science and its role in ensuring sustainable and high-quality food supply chains.
Dr. Alemayehu (Alex) Ambaw
Dr. Oluwafemi James Caleb
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- postharvest technology
- fruit quality
- controlled atmosphere storage
- non-destructive testing
- computational modeling
- cold storage
- shelf life extension
- horticultural produce
- quality assessment
- storage conditions
- physiological changes
- biochemical changes
- innovative storage solutions
- food safety
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