Browsing Research Articles (Horticulture) by Title
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Mating compatibility and competitiveness between wild and laboratory strains of Eldana saccharina (Lepidoptera : Pyralidae) after radiation treatment
(Florida Entomological Society, 2016)The efficacy of the sterile insect technique (SIT) applied as part of area-wide integrated pest management (AW-IPM) depends on efficient transfer of sperm carrying dominant lethal mutations from sterile males to wild ... -
Mealiness of Forelle pears - Quo vadis
(International Society for Horticultural Science -- ISHS, 2005-04)‘Forelle’ (Pyrus communis), a late season blushed pear cultivar grown in South Africa, requires a minimum of 12-weeks cold storage (-0.5 °C) to ripen evenly. Mealiness, a dry texture disorder, may develop at this time. ... -
Modeling the effect of time and temperature on respiration rate of pomegranate arils (cv. ‘‘Acco’’ and ‘‘Herskawitz’’)
(Wiley Blackwell, 2012-03)Abstract: Understanding the effect of time and temperature on the respiration rate (RR) of fresh-cut produce, towards the design of a suitable modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) system, requires an adequate mathematical ... -
Modelling the respiration rates of pomegranate fruit and arils
(Elsevier, 2012-02)The design of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for fresh and fresh-cut fruit requires adequate prediction of respiration rates (RRs). A study was conducted to determine the influences of storage temperature (5, 10 and ... -
Modified atmosphere packaging of pomegranate fruit and arils : a review
(Springer Verlag, 2011-02)Ongoing global drive for a healthier diet has led to a rise in demand for convenient and fresh food produce, with high nutritional value and free of additives. Minimally fresh processed fruits and vegetables, satisfies ... -
Nutrient distribution and requirement of 'Forelle'pear trees on two rootstocks
(International Society for Horticultural Science -- ISHS, 2005-04)Accurate water and fertilizer management are essential in modern high intensity orchard systems to enable the manipulation of both reproductive and vegetative development. Studies have been conducted to establish the ... -
Pear production in Chile : situation and trends
(Acta HorticulturaeInternational Society for Horticultural Science -- ISHS, 2005-04)Pear production is concentrated in the central zone of the country (32º-36°33’ S), under temperate climatic conditions. Pear is the fifth largest fruit crop in the Chilean export basket, representing 5% of the planted ... -
Physiological responses of pears to exogenous ethylene and pre-harvest factors influencing post-harvest quality with reference to 'Forelle' and 'Packham's Triumph' pears
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The major sites for fruit ripening and softening are found in the middle lamella where enzymatic and non-enzymatic mechanisms seem to degrade pectin polymers to a more soluble state and in the primary ... -
Post-harvest control of the grain chinch bug Macchiademus diplopterus (Heteroptera: Lygaiedae) on pears in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(Acta Horticulturae, 2005-04)The grain chinch bug (GCB) M. diplopterus is endemic to the Western Cape and as such is classified as a quarantine pest. The aim of this project was to evaluate post-harvest methods of control to ensure that packed fruit ... -
Postharvest calyx retention of citrus fruit
(Acta Horticulturae, 2005-06)Abscission is an active developmental process occurring at the abscission zone of the fruit peduncle. The target cells in the abscission zone, which are involved in the process of separation, are located in the separation ... -
Prediction of ‘Nules Clementine’ mandarin susceptibility to rind breakdown disorder using Vis/NIR spectroscopy
(Elsevier, 2012-12)The use of diffuse reflectance visible and near infrared (Vis/NIR) spectroscopy was explored as a nondestructive technique to predict ‘Nules Clementine’ mandarin fruit susceptibility to rind breakdown (RBD) disorder by ... -
Rapid methods for extracting and quantifying phenolic compounds in citrus rinds
(Wiley Open Access, 2016)Conventional methods for extracting and quantifying phenolic compounds in citrus rinds are time consuming. Rapid methods for extracting and quantifying phenolic compounds were developed by comparing three extraction solvent ... -
Red colour development and loss in pears
(International Society for Horticultural Science -- ISHS, 2005-04)The endogenous and environmental regulation of red colour development in blushed and fully red pears is reviewed. Colour development in pears has an underlying developmental component. Generally, highest anthocyanin c ... -
Reproductive bud development of pears (Pyrus communis L.) with emphasis on the bourse shoot
(International Society for Horticultural Science -- ISHS, 2005-04)For consistent yields in pear fruit production, knowledge of the development of the reproductive bud is required. The aim of this study was to gain more insight into the development of the primordial bourse shoot. The ... -
Resistance to airflow and cooling patterns through multi-scale packaging of table grapes
(Elsevier, 2012-03)Postharvest handling of table grape is commonly carried out using multi-scale packages comprised of the main container, inner liner film and pouches holding individual bunch of berries. Total pressure drop through different ... -
Stability of total phenolic concentration and antioxidant capacity of extracts from pomegranate co-products subjected to in vitro digestion
(BioMed Central, 2016-09)Background: Co-products obtained from pomegranate juice processing contain high levels of polyphenols with potential high added values. From value-addition viewpoint, the aim of this study was to evaluate the stability of ... -
Status of the pear industry in Africa, with specific reference to South Africa
(Acta Horticulturae, 2005-04)In the context of global production, Africa as a continent is a very small producer of Pyrus communis pears, with roughly 3% of global hectares and production. South Africa produces 56% of Africa’s total crop, followed by ... -
Temperature variances in a 12 m integral reefer container carrying plums under a dual temperature shipping regime
(International Society for Horticultural Science -- ISHS, 2005-07)The South African plum industry is an important supplier of fresh fruit to the northern hemisphere from December to April. Extensive use is made of a dual- temperature shipping regime, which is a form of intermittent ... -
The use of CFD to characterize and design post-harvest storage facilities : past, present and future
(Elsevier, 2012)There has long been an interest on the use of mathematical models for optimization of post-harvest refrigeration systems operation and design. These mathematical models are applied to predict the biophysical phenomena ... -
Use of evaporative cooling to improve ' Rosemarie' and ' Forelle' pear fruit blush colour and quality
(International Society for Horticultural Science -- ISHS, 2005-04)In Pyrus communis ‘Rosemarie’, a potentially lucrative blushed pear cultivar, poor fruit colour has been ascribed to pre-harvest red colour loss during periods of high temperature. High temperatures combined with high ...
