Samson Zeray Tesfay

TL;DR: The positive correlation observed between grain yield and proline content under-drought stress conditions provides evidence that proline accumulation might ultimately be considered as a tool for effective selection of drought tolerant genotypes.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated moringa leaf extract, together with commercially available edible coatings, namely, chitosan and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), as postharvest treatments to enhance shelf-life and improve the quality of ‘Fuerte’ and ‘Hass’ avocado fruit.

TL;DR: The use of ECPE stands high chances of increasing consumer confidence because they can be completely organic as mentioned in this paper. But, some substances included in coatings formulations are criticised due to their negative residual effects on consumers, high potential to form an impermeable layer whilst some are prohibited on organic produce.

TL;DR: A qualitative systematic approach review of online sources, peer reviewed papers published in journals, books and other publications was conducted by as mentioned in this paper to document the state of utilisation and production of ALVs in South Africa.

TL;DR: In this article, a review of postharvest factors influencing vitamin C content of citrus fruits is presented, and the effect of low relative humidity (RH) on Vitamin C content has not yet been fully elucidated.