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Evaluation of calcium hydroxide, calcium hypochlorite, peracetic acid, and potassium bicarbonate as citrus fruit sanitizers
(2021-01-01)
Xanthomonas citri (X. citri) is a quarentenary plant pathogen and the causal agent of the citrus canker. X. citri forms biofilms and remains fixed on the surface of plant tissues, especially on leaves and fruits. Considering ...
Chlorine dioxide, peroxyacetic acid, and calcium oxychloride for post-harvest decontamination of citrus fruit against Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri, causal agent of citrus canker
(2021-08-01)
After a new regulation on the control of citrus canker (Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri) came into force in Brazil in 2017, the post-harvest sanitization of citrus fruit became mandatory to prevent dissemination of the ...
Ozone and temperature on 'Roxinho of Kenya' passion fruit bioactive compounds during storage
(Univ Federal Rural Pernambuco, 2018-01-01)
Several alternative methods for fruit sanitization have been studied to extend the post-harvest life. Here we investigated whether the sanitization with ozone influences the content of some bioactive compounds during ...
A cinnamaldehyde-based formulation as an alternative to sodium hypochlorite for post-harvest decontamination of citrus fruit
(Springer, 2020-03-30)
According to the most recent regulation, published in 2018, areas or states of Brazil where citrus canker is endemic are no longer obliged to eradicate citrus trees affected by the disease as in the past 60 years. Instead, ...
Ozonated water in the post-harvest treatment of coffee fruits
(Univ Federal Campina Grande, 2016-09-01)
Ozone is used in many countries for the treatment of effluents, becoming a viable alternative in sanitation of coffee wastewater. However, the strong ozone oxidation, responsible for its germicidal effect, can also compromise ...
Modified atmosphere using propolis in post-harvested 'Eva' organic apple
(2020-03-01)
The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of different propolis extracts in post harvesting 'EVA' organic apple, in order to prolong storage and fruit quality maintenance. After selection, fruits were sanitized ...
Revestimentos comestíveis na conservação pós-colheita de tomates cv. DominadorEdible coatings in post-harvest preservation of tomatoes cv. Dominator
(Universidade Estadual de Maringá. Centro de Ciências AgráriasBrasilPrograma de Pós-Graduação em AgronomiaUEMMaringá, PRDepartamento de Agronomia, 2018)