AIM AIM of this work was understanding the microbial transfer dynamics from packaging to packed peaches in relation to the packaging used. METHOD AND RESULTS A challenge test was performed, inoculating Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas spp. and Saccharomyces cerevisiae on cardboards and RPC (Reusable Plastic Containers), and monitoring their cell loads on fruits according to a probabilistic model...

Stink bugs (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) are economic pests of a variety fruit crops across the southeastern USA, and damage by stink to peaches is common. The landscape surrounding orchards may influence bug distribution dispersal into this commodity, but such patterns vary over growing season. Accordingly, control should be targeted seasonally towards habitats that effectively reduce or prevent p...

Abstract Background Fruit and vegetables are highly perishable. In an era where reducing food waste is absolutely essential, packaging important for maintaining the postharvest quality of these fresh products. Research working to reduce use synthetic materials, not safe environment human health. this perspective, chitosan emerges as a viable solution purpose, it biodegradable, biocompatible als...

Abstract The peaches belonging to different cultivars can be characterized by differentiation in properties. aim of this study was evaluate the usefulness individual parts fruit (skin, flesh, stone and seed) for cultivar discrimination based on textures determined using image analysis. Discriminant analysis performed classifiers Bayes net, logistic, SMO, multi-class classifier random forest a s...