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Why Color Remains an Important Fruit Maturity Index
Fruit color can be used as a harvest index for nearly all fruits. Fruit skin color is the basis for consumer acceptance and marketability. Fruit skin color is a valuable indicator of maturity stages and is associated with other quality parameters, including nutritional value. Non-destructive methods to estimate fruit color in the supply chain and… Continue reading…
Medicinal Plant Extracts for Post-harvest Fresh Produce Preservation
Medicinal plants have phytochemicals and antioxidants that could have applications for fresh produce preservation instead of chemicals. Research findings show that medicinal plant extracts can improve several physical and chemical quality attributes. Medicinal plant extracts reduce disease incidence and severity of pest attacks by direct action against causal agents or by strengthening the plant defense… Continue reading…
Advances in Non Destructive Apple Quality Prediction
The search for quality in apple production is perpetual. The research paper by Biegert et al., titled “Modelling Soluble Solids Content Accumulation in ‘Braeburn’ Apples,” offers a pivotal step forward in this search. Published in the journal Plants, this study leverages optical sensor data to transform our understanding of apple sweetness—quantified by the Soluble Solids… Continue reading…
Interaction between Rootstocks and ScionsÂ
Scion-rootstock interaction studies had initially focused on graft vigor and stress tolerance. Rootstock-mediated effects on nearly all the fruit quality parameters are now established. The fruit quality effects of rootstocks are more in perennial crops like citrus than deciduous fruit trees. Grafting of woody crops aims to manipulate scion for which appropriate rootstock selection is… Continue reading…
Organic Soil Amendments Are Better for Fruit Quality Than Chemical Fertilizers
Fruit quality parameters in soil supplemented with organic soil amendments were generally better than those grown with chemical fertilizers. However, chemical fertilizers increased fruit size and yield and improved lycopene content. The type of organic manure is also crucial. Each type of manure successfully enhances one or more fruit quality parameters. Growing food requires artificial… Continue reading…
Five Recent Advances in Post-harvest Mango Management
Scientists seek solutions to local mango postharvest challenges to extend shelf life, maintain quality, and reduce waste, disease, and pest damage. Studies often focus on finding eco-friendly alternatives to existing chemical treatments. Measurement of physicochemical quality parameters is a standard procedure in the search for appropriate postharvest technology. Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is a tropical… Continue reading…
Zeafruit and Harvest Innovation: Utilizing Technology for Sustainable Fruit Cultivation
In this insightful conversation, Steven from Zeafruit, a figure prominently involved in cultivating and distributing avocados and other fruits, engages in a dialogue with Galen, our Director of Applied Science at Felix Instruments. As they navigate the intricacies of sustaining a 12-month supply chain amidst the challenges posed by a single flowering event and unpredictable… Continue reading…
We’re Headed to Expoalimentaria and Fruit Attraction 2023!
Are you near Lima, Peru, or Madrid, Spain? We are heading to two conferences and would love to see you there! Both conferences are a great opportunity to see the latest and greatest tech, innovations, and fruit advancements to prepare you for 2024! We’re eager to meet you and help you find the technology solutions… Continue reading…
Enhancing Fruit Quality with Mineral Nutrition Management
A given effect of a mineral on fruit quality can vary depending on local weather and soil conditions. The effects of several minerals depend on the relative concentrations of other elements. Total soluble solids, color, polyphenols, pH, titrable acidity, and aroma are affected by mineral nutrition management. Minerals affect fruit quality’s morphological, organoleptic, physical, and… Continue reading…
Innovative Conversations: Avocado Quality at the World Avocado Congress 2023
Felix Instruments is thrilled to present a glimpse into the future of avocado quality assessment at the World Avocado Congress 2023. This renowned event brought together industry leaders and pioneers to showcase the cutting-edge technology and innovation shaping the field. A highlight of the congress was an exclusive video interview with Galen, our director of… Continue reading…