Over decades, the concept of grape quality has evolved emphasizing its multidisciplinary
nature and that the same “desired quality” might correspond to even strikingly different …

Knowledge of textural properties is important for stakeholders in the food value chain
including producers, postharvest handlers, processors, marketers and consumers. For fresh …

The Science of Grapevines, Third Edition reflects the latest insights into cultivar
relationships, vascular transport, hormone action, and stress responses of grapevines …

In this article, a combination of non-destructive NIR spectroscopy and machine learning
techniques was applied to predict the texture parameters and the total soluble solids content …

Rice storage proteins (RSPs) are plant proteins with high nutritional quality. As the second
largest type of storage substance in rice, it is the main source of protein intake for people …

Storage life of strawberry fruit is limited due to its high softening rate and susceptibility to
fungal attack. Thus, it is of interest to develop and improve preservation techniques to …

Melon (Cucumis melo L.) is a commercially important horticultural crop worldwide that
exhibits extensive phenotypic and genetic variation. Texture is one of the key attributes …

Abstract Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes were dehydrated under controlled
conditions (7° C and 35% relative humidity) and the effect of this process on the mineral …

Biscuits are excellent snacks with a long shelf life. However, they are also high-energy foods
so there is a great need to improve their nutrient value. Many substitutions of composite …

Viticulture is a cropping system in which treatment against fungal diseases (in particular
powdery and downy mildews) can be extremely frequent. Accordingly, a reduction in …