Using retail purchase data reported by Nielsen‘s Homescan panel this study investigates the U.S. demand for organic and conventional fresh fruits. The study fills an important research void by estimating the much needed income and price elasticities for organic and conventional fruits utilizing a censored demand approach. Household income is found to affect organic fruit consumption. Consumers ...

The mango fruit (Mangifera indica) is a highly appreciated fruit by the consumers. One of the most significant quality aspects of mango is its firmness as it represents ripeness. Destructive tests are still commonly used as an instrumental reference for texture measurements. However, during the last two decades there has been an increasing interest in nondestructive fruit quality inspection. Th...

There is now biochemical and genetic evidence that oxidative cleavage of cis-epoxycarotenoids by 9-cisepoxycarotenoid dioxygenase (NCED) is the critical step in the regulation of abscisic acid (ABA) synthesis in higher plants. The peel of Citrus fruit accumulates large amounts of ABA during maturation. To understand the regulation of ABA biosynthesis in Citrus, two full-length cDNAs (CsNCED1 an...

Sesquiterpenoid capsidiol, exhibiting antifungal activity against pathogenic fungus, is accumulated in infected ripe pepper fruits. In this study, we found a negative relation between the capsidiol level and lesion size in fruits infected with Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, depending on the stage of ripening. To understand the developmental regulation of capsidiol biosynthesis, fungal-induced ...

Lohakath (Xylia kerrii Craib & Hutch.), a valuable timber species in Bangladesh, belongs to the family Leguminosae. Morphology of fruits, seeds and effect pre-sowing treatments were studied. The average length, breath thickness fruits found 13.3, 5.3 0.8 cm respectively those 1.4, 0.3 respectively. Number per kilogram was 5000-5400. germination test done by sowing polybags (4 x 6 cm) filled...

Helicoidally arranged layers of cellulose microfibrils in plant cell walls can produce strong and vivid coloration a wide range species. Despite its significance, the morphogenesis walls, whether reflective or not, is not fully understood. Here we show that by optically monitoring reflectance Pollia japonica fruits during development directly map structural changes wall on scale tens nanometres...

Chemoprevention is an attempt to use nontoxic natural and synthetic substances or their mixtures to intervene the relatively early stages of carcinogenesis, before invasive characteristics are manifested. The consumption of fruits is well known to reduce the risk of human cancers. Although most fruits are available only on a seasonal basis, recent advances in food processing technologies have m...

The plants and its produce characteristics are the basis to design a crop specific harvester. objective of this study was determine physical, morphological mechanical properties chilli fruits, that can be used in harvester machine. observations data were collected by taking measurements at harvesting stage three cultivars. fruit bearing behavior solitary with position erect Demon F1 pendent Ara...

Fruits and vegetables are universally promoted as healthy. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 recommend you make one-half of your plate fruits and vegetables. Myplate.gov also supports that one-half the plate should be fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables include a diverse group of plant foods that vary greatly in content of energy and nutrients. Additionally, fruits and vegetabl...

background and objectives: pomegranate, belonging to punicaceae family, is native of subtropical regions of iran and its neighborhood countries. iran has the richest germplasm resource of pomegranate and the first grade in cultivation area and production worldwide. physical and chemical properties of pomegranate cultivars vary in different developmental stages and have a large impact on the nut...