As it was previously reported, black spot development in the skin of Hass avocado has been related to a decreased antioxidant defense system. The aim this study investigate effect different postharvest storage conditions on controlling targeting their system (non-enzymatic and enzymatic) skin. Four treatments (T1: regular air (RA) at 5 °C for 40 d; T2: controlled atmosphere (CA) 4 kPa O2 6 CO2 ...

Yellow peaches (Prunus persicu L. Batsch.) were stored under a controlled atmosphere of 2% O2 + 10% CO2, or a normal atmosphere at 2 C, in order to investigate the effects of storage conditions, atmosphere and time on the structure of a single water-soluble pectin (WSP) molecule. The microstructural changes of the branches and widths of WSP were studied by atomic force microscopy (AFM) on the 1...

In recent years, by population expansion and consequently expansion in service industries, competition has grown in retailing industry more than ever. Retailers can overcome competition in retailing industry by creating attractive, enjoyable, and even more exciting store environment. The purpose of this study is to help marketers, managers and retailers to create an enjoyable and memorable expe...