OBJECTIVE Fibrinogen and factor XIII (FXIII) have been shown to critically influence clot firmness in the intraoperative setting and thus likely influence intraoperative bleeding. We were interested to identify potential modulators of postoperative clot firmness in a tertiary care hospital surgical intensive care unit setting, independent of their clinical course during surgery. METHODS 272 d...

We analyzed the red-fleshed apple cultivar ‘Baya Marisa’ and compared it with traditional, white-fleshed ‘Golden Delicious’. The objective of this study was to compare sugars, organic acids, phenolic compounds widely known consumed In addition, flesh firmness, color, soluble solid content studied. A total 46 were quantified identified, some for first time in apples. showed that (TAPC) 1.6× high...

• Pollination technique did not affect the physico-chemical quality of jackfruit flesh. Harvesting syncarp at 14 WAA is recommended if grower plans to sell within 50 km radius. The flesh was affected by ripening condition and weeks after anthesis techniques could fruit size, whereas optimal maturity stage during harvest postharvest life eating fruit. Therefore, right pollination timing an impor...

Production of pork for quality-driven export markets offers economic incentive. Pork processors use subjective firmness as a sorting tool for loins intended for high-quality export. The objectives of this study were to determine 1) durometer efficacy in muscle, 2) if firmness on one portion of the loin is indicative of other locations, 3) if 1 d firmness is related to export quality traits, and...

The quality attributes and storage life of ‘Jinhwang’ mango fruit can be effectively maintained with 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) application and/or chitosan coating. ‘Jinhwang’ mango fruit was treated with 5 μl l 1-MCP for 12 h, dipped with 0.5 % chitosan, 5 μl l 1-MCP combine with 0.5 % chitosan and untreated (control) then stored at 10C. Mango treated with 1-MCP maintained firmness, sucrose ...

The objective of this paper was to evaluate the effect time summer pruning on quality Fuji apples, red color and functional properties, at harvest after 3.5 months cold storage. treatments evaluated consisted control (without pruning) in December, January, February. percentage fruit with more than 50% skin 20.5% higher when performed later early. In general, January February provided a relative...