Postharvest treatments with extracts from two wild edible plants (Orobanche crenata and Sanguisorba minor), water solutions of two inorganic salts (calcium chloride, CaCl2, and sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3), and their combination (i.e., extracts with added CaCl2 or NaHCO3), were assayed to control… 
Postharvest degreening treatment with exogenous ethylene application is widely used in Mediterranean growth area to improve the external coloration of the early-season citrus varieties in which internal maturity is achieved when the peel is still green. Nevertheless this treatment can induce…
AGRI DIS, by CLODOS® Technology, is a pure ClO2 and stable solution, for agricultural applications.
Main advantages are without residual components, without chlorine, it does not induce resistance, and no safety interval required.
AGRI DIS other actions and characteristics include:-…
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The F-940 Store It! Gas Analyzer by FELIX INSTRUMENTS provides rapid and precise measurements of ethylene, CO2 and O2. The Store It! was designed for Quality Assurance staff to increase shelf-life and prevent spoilage by monitoring ripening gases throughout the storage process.
The Store It!…
Fresh Ideas: Since the acquisition of StePac by Johnson Matthey’s Atmosphere Control Technologies business, there has been a lot going on behind the scenes, arguably none more so than in the technical R&D team. This article gives an insight into some of the exciting areas that are being…
We investigated the alterations on bioactive compounds after treatments with ozonated water during the storage of organically and conventionally cultivated mangoes, cv. Palmer. Mangoes were stored in a cold chamber (14 ± 2 °C) for 15 d and evaluated after the harvest and sanitization…
VISAR SORTING is currently assembling the first sorting line for unwashed potato plants in Luxembourg, in the cooperative Synplants, with our partner Netagco. The start up is planned for the end of September and the capacity will be 10 tons/hour.
About Visar SortingThe Visar Sortop is the latest,…
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The Eurobandeja 95, by Ponienteplast, is a stronger tray due its special design than other models; corners are equally high strength. The try is very light and transparent, personalized colors available, and embossed engraving of the trade mark on floor, optional.
Eurosizes; external dimensions…
The effects of continuous supplemental ethylene (10 µL L-1) timing on the physiology and biochemistry of sweetpotato roots during storage at 25 °C were examined. Alongside continuous ethylene or air treatments, a subset of the roots were transferred at dormancy break, from those…
BILANCIAI GROUP offers an extensive range of industrial weighing equipment, weighbridges and specialist software. Ahead of the July 2016 deadline, the company has already developed specific SOLAS software for their DD1050 and DD2050 Diade intelligent weight terminals, designed to integrate directly…
Tuta absoluta is an invasive pest species that affects tomatoes and other solanaceous crops and is found in Europe and other Mediterranean areas. Hitherto, fumigation with methyl bromide is the only measure used to control this pest during the postharvest period. Because of methyl bromide…
This year as well, MACFRUT show proves to be a prominent showcase for the presentation of the latest news from UNITEC, the international group that specializes in the design and development of innovative technological solutions that aim to improve the competitiveness of packing houses, both those…
In this study we evaluated the effect of abiotic stresses, peeling and shredding, in different carrot tissues as a phenolic synthesis elicitor to improve bioactive quality of shredded carrot as a fresh-cut. The phenolic content (TPC) present in carrot peels (2954 mg kg-1) is up to ~6 times higher…
After participating in Asia Fruit Logistica, INFIA, exhibited in Macfrut, with a stand situated in an outstanding place (1st picture); the plastic packaging manufacturer will be in Madrid, participating in Fruit Attraction, next October, 5 – 7.
Infia has being manufacturing plastic packaging…
With the objective to reward biotech innovations (applied to non-health sectors), Genopole Young Biotech Award offers a…
SNACKING LEMON, by AKIRA SEEDS, is a green to lemon-yellow, small conical pepper.
Characteristics:- Strong vigor- Suitable…
Some growers think that Phalaenopsis must have 50% open flowers when supplied to look its best. But a large share of the…
