Advances in Postharvest Preservation and Quality of Fruits and Vegetables

Valenzuela, J. L.

doi:10.3390/foods12091830

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“…Adegoroye et al [3]; Ndlovu and Ndlovu [12] attributed "this situation to socioeconomic constraint surrounding the key actors in the vegetable value chain". "Vegetables are also highly perishable as they start to lose their quality right after harvest and continued throughout the process until it is consumed" [13]. "Nigeria has a high potential and positive comparative advantage for vegetable production.…”

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Unlocking the Economic Potentials of Leafy Vegetable: A Case Study of Farmers in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

Oladoyin,

Adegoroye,

Akinbola

et al. 2023

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This study analysed the economic potentials of leafy vegetable among farmers in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. Primary data were used for this study with a well- structured questionnaire and personal interview for the collection of the data with a sample size of 150 farmers. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, budgetary technique and multiple regression analysis. The analysis of the data showed that about two-third of the farmers were male,74.7% married and the majority (58.7%) of the respondents were in their economic active age (41-50 years). Majority (94%) of the farmers were educated with the average farming experience of 14 years. The results also revealed that the major types of vegetables available in the study area were; Africa spinach, Pumpkin, water leaf, jute leaf and bitter leaf. The result on return on investment was 2.31, implying that for every N1 invested on vegetable production, there is a return of N2.31kobo which is an indication that the business is worthwhile. The study also revealed the gender, age of farmers, marital status, level of education and household size were the factors that significantly and positively influence leafy vegetable output in the area. The most serious problems encountered by the vegetable farmers were; inadequate capital, unstable price of vegetables, the incidence of pest, pilfering and theft and inadequate information. Thus, it is recommended that agricultural credit should be provided for vegetable farmers to boost vegetable production.

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Unlocking the Economic Potentials of Leafy Vegetable: A Case Study of Farmers in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

Oladoyin,

Adegoroye,

Akinbola

et al. 2023

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Effectiveness of Green Cupric Oxide Nanoparticles for Walnut Storage Pest Management

Rodríguez,

Comelli,

López

et al. 2024

Chemistry & Biodiversity

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Walnut yield and quality are often affected by beetle infestations, particularly those caused by Carpophilus truncatus (Murray) (Nitidulidae) and Oryzaephilus mercator (L.) (Silvanidae). Beetle damage exposes walnuts to microbial food spoilers such as Fusarium species. Insecticides currently used for beetle control are environmentally unfriendly. This work explored a green synthesis approach for copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO−NPs) in a basic medium at 30 °C by hydrolates, aqueous extracts obtained from Lippia integrifolia and Pimpinella anisum, denoted as CuO−I and CuO−A, respectively. Characterization through XRD, FT‐IR, Raman, UV‐visible absorbance, and AFM techniques indicated that CuO−A and CuO−I have a size ranging from 2–10 nm in height. The antifungal assay showed that both have a similar efficacy (MID=320 μg), 3‐fold stronger than CuO‐ NPs obtained in absence of hydrolates (denoted CuO−W) (MID=960 μg), with the broadest inhibitory halos (ID=126–128 mm) observed for CuO−A. Insecticidal activity of CuO−NPs showed a concentration‐dependent behavior, with CuO−I showing an effect comparable to that of diatomaceous earth. SEM images confirmed the adhesion of nanoparticles to insect surfaces, which could induce oxygen deprivation and disruption of metabolic processes. Both CuO−A and CuO−I are promising for their use in integrated pest control in walnut storage.

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Post-harvest Food Quality and Safety in the Global South: Sustainable Management Perspectives

Osei-Kwarteng,

Ogwu,

Mahunu

et al. 2024

Food Safety and Quality in the Global South

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Advances in Postharvest Preservation and Quality of Fruits and Vegetables

Abstract: Numerous agricultural regions face the daunting task of providing high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables to increasingly competitive markets [...]

Cited by 10 publications

References 15 publications

Unlocking the Economic Potentials of Leafy Vegetable: A Case Study of Farmers in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

Unlocking the Economic Potentials of Leafy Vegetable: A Case Study of Farmers in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

Effectiveness of Green Cupric Oxide Nanoparticles for Walnut Storage Pest Management

Post-harvest Food Quality and Safety in the Global South: Sustainable Management Perspectives

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