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Promoting a circular economy by developing new gastronomic products from brassica non-edible leaves
(Wiley, 2023-12-15)
This study aims to apply circular economy principles by reintroducing discarded Brassica leaves into the value chain as innovative products. Non-edible leaves of three Brassica varieties were used to ...
Cultivar differences in the hormonal crosstalk regulating apple fruit development and ripening: relationship with flavour components and postharvest susceptibility to Penicillium expansum
(Elsevier, 2023-08-17)
The hormonal interplay during the on-tree development and ripening of three apple cultivars with known differences in their postharvest ripening patterns was studied, at the biochemical and targeted ...
Exploring the Nutritional Potential of Microalgae in the Formulation of Bakery Products
(MDPI, 2023-12-26)
Microalgae have positioned themselves as an innovative and sustainable source of bioactive
compounds and high nutritional value. The selection of a suitable food carrier is important to ease
its ...
Identification and Biosynthesis of DHN-melanin Related Pigments in the Pathogenic Fungi Monilinia laxa, M. fructicola, and M. fructigena
(MDPI, 2023-01-19)
Monilinia is the causal agent of brown rot in stone fruit. The three main species that
cause this disease are Monilinia laxa, M. fructicola, and M. fructigena, and their infection capacity is
influenced ...
Validation of a Warning System to Control Brown Rot in Peach and Nectarine
(MDPI, 2023-01-14)
Monilinia spp. is the main pathogen that affects stone fruit, causing significant production
losses, especially in seasons with favorable climatic conditions for disease development. Currently,
the ...
Performance of an Expert Sensory Panel and Instrumental Measures for Assessing Eating Fruit Quality Attributes in a Pear Breeding Programme
(MDPI, 2023-03-27)
Breeding programmes count on stable trained panels that support breeding evaluation
selections. This work aimed to evaluate the performance of a small expert panel in the join IRTA-PFR
breeding programme ...
Deciphering the Effect of Light Wavelengths in Monilinia spp. DHN-Melanin Production and Their Interplay with ROS Metabolism in M. fructicola
(MDPI, 2023-06-10)
Pathogenic fungi are influenced by many biotic and abiotic factors. Among them, light is a
source of information for fungi and also a stress factor that triggers multiple biological responses,
including ...
Effect of Spirulina in Bread Formulated with Wheat Flours of Different Alveograph Strength
(MDPI, 2023-10-10)
Consumers within the EU are increasingly asking for natural and healthier food products,
which are additive-free and environmentally friendly. The aim of this study was to assess the effects
of Spirulina ...
A hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)-based coating inhibits ethylene-dependent quality changes and reduces superficial scald incidence and blue mould severity during postharvest handling of two apple varieties
(Elsevier, 2023-10-12)
The search of new alternatives to substitute postharvest treatments based on synthetic chemicals has gained attention on recent years due to social pressure and stricter legislative policies. Consequently, ...
New insights into early biochemical prediction of internal browning disorder in 'Conference' pears
(Elsevier, 2023-09-28)
This study aimed to identify markers in pear capable of predicting the development of internal browning disorder (IBD) at harvest or during early storage. ´Conference´ pears were harvested from different ...