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Umezuruike Linus Opara
Researcher at Stellenbosch University
Publications - 306
Citations - 10816
Umezuruike Linus Opara is an academic researcher from Stellenbosch University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Postharvest & Cold storage. The author has an hindex of 44, co-authored 260 publications receiving 7526 citations. Previous affiliations of Umezuruike Linus Opara include University College Cork.
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Investigating non-destructive quantification and characterization of pomegranate fruit internal structure using X-ray computed tomography
TL;DR: Shani-Yonay et al. as mentioned in this paper used X-ray computed tomography (CT) coupled with image analysis techniques for non-destructive characterization and quantification of internal structure of intact pomegranate fruit.
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The role of horticultural carton vent hole design on cooling efficiency and compression strength: A multi-parameter approach
Tarl M. Berry,Tobi Fadiji,Thijs Defraeye,Thijs Defraeye,Thijs Defraeye,Umezuruike Linus Opara +5 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors applied a multi-parameter evaluation approach to assess four carton designs, each for three vent hole areas and three corrugated fibreboard grades, and demonstrated the importance of incorporating a multiparameter approach in developing improved packaging with optimised vent hole designs.
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Processing Factors Affecting the Phytochemical and Nutritional Properties of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Peel Waste: A Review.
TL;DR: A lack of studies testing pretreatment protocols that may result in a lower loss of the valuable biological compounds of pomegranate peels to allow for full exploitation of their health-promoting properties in potentially new value-added products is identified.
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Evaluation of Fourier transform-NIR spectroscopy for integrated external and internal quality assessment of Valencia oranges
Lembe Samukelo Magwaza,Umezuruike Linus Opara,Leon A. Terry,Sandra Landahl,Paul J.R. Cronje,Helene Nieuwoudt,Arthur Hanssens,Wouter Saeys,Bart Nicolai +8 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors compared three different Fourier transform NIR acquisition methods, namely, a fibre-optic probe for solid samples (SP), an integrating sphere (IS) and an emission head (EH), to detect external and internal quality of Valencia oranges.
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Postharvest precooling of fruit and vegetables: A review
Duan Yuan,Guan-Bang Wang,Olaniyi Amos Fawole,Pieter Verboven,Xin-Rong Zhang,Di Wu,Umezuruike Linus Opara,Bart Nicolai,Kunsong Chen +8 more
TL;DR: In this article, a review of precooling and its application in the fruit and vegetable industry is presented, where the authors provide a comprehensive overview of mathematical modeling approaches used to quantitatively describe precooling processes for computer-aided designs.