kaolin-based film as surround wp® was applied to ‘galaxy’ apple trees to evaluate its effects on postharvest fruit quality. following harvest, the surround wp® on the fruit skin was either wiped off, or left unwiped, then, the fruits from these treatments along with fruits from non-surround wp®-treated trees as the control were stored at 6°c for 100 days. surround wp® film application reduced w...

Postharvest technology plays a vital role in preserving fruits. In particular, banana is climacteric fruit with short shelf-life; thus, good postharvest practice through the supply chain essential to maintaining its quality. Prior applying proper technology, it important understand physiological changes during ripening process. This review describes characteristics of after harvesting as well t...

one of the problems encountering gerbera production is the decreasing flower quality and yield especially when grown in non-standard greenhouse coditions. in this research the effect of weekly humic acid (ha) (500 mg/l) spray was studied and compared with application of 2 solutions containing 3.5 and 7 meq/l of calcium along with the same concentration of ha on gerbera jamesonii l. it was demon...

The limitations in current understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying fruit response to the application of plant growth regulators have increasingly become major challenges in improvement of crop quality. This study aimed to evaluate the response of strawberry to the preharvest application of exogenous cytokinin known as forchlorfenuron (CPPU). Postharvest internal and physiological q...

A novel edible coating based on Aloe vera gel obtained according to SP Patent Filed 200302937 has been used as a means of preservation to maintain the quality and safety of cv. Crimson Seedless table grapes during cold storage and subsequent shelf life. Table grapes have a crucial economic value as a dessert fruit, but once harvested show a reduction of shelf life due to a rapid loss of quality...

because of the harmful effects of chemicals on human health and environment, the use of these compounds in postharvest technology of horticultural crops is highly restricted. current study was done to evaluate the effect of aloe vera gel on postharvest quality and storage life of fruit cultivar siahe-mashhad. fruit were treated with aloe vera gel of 25 and 33% for 5 min at 22 °c. control fruit ...