About this Research Topic
Post-harvest practices in fruits and vegetables significantly influence sustainability in food production. Climacteric fruits, among others, become highly perishable soon after harvest, presenting a crucial challenge in agricultural management. The application of advanced techniques before and after harvest is paramount to maintain product integrity and minimize losses. Addressing these issues can significantly ensure that the food demand of the growing population is met while preserving the environment through the use of efficient, less invasive methods. Incorporating bioeconomy, circular economy, and agroecological approaches offers innovative pathways to enhance sustainability in post-harvest technologies. Additionally, the integration of modern technological advances, including the use of artificial intelligence alongside traditional plant physiology, represents a cutting-edge approach to enhancing the quality and volume of produce.
This Research Topic aims to explore cutting-edge developments and currents in the physiology and technological applications of fruits and vegetables. Emphasizing the role of interdisciplinary strategies, it seeks to investigate the synergy between molecular knowledge and observed phenotypic changes through varying treatments and technologies. Covering a broad spectrum from small-scale molecular studies to large-scale agricultural applications, this topic encourages a fusion of distinct scientific domains to foster innovative solutions in post-harvest and pre-harvest practices.
To gather further insights within the realm of post-harvest and pre-harvest practices, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Omics technologies (genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, proteomics) aimed at improving product quality,
• Encapsulation of compounds for enhanced delivery and effect in agricultural products,
• Application of machine learning for disease detection and other physiological assessments,
• Techniques for biofortification and improved nutritional profiles,
• Studies in plant electrophysiology and its practical applications,
• Development and use of novel coatings and barriers,
• Implementation of adjusted atmospheres and other physical treatments to prolong shelf life and maintain quality.
• Bioeconomy: Exploring biodegradable coatings and natural compound encapsulation for sustainable food systems
• Circular Economy: Repurposing post-harvest waste into valuable products, like edible coatings and natural antifungal agents
• Agroecological Approaches: Impact on postharvest life with natural, low-impact methods such as adjusted atmospheres and plant electrophysiology, and exploring their alignment with sustainable, eco-friendly practices.
• IoT and AI-based management systems: Innovative technologies for efficient post-harvest management
This Research Topic aims to explore cutting-edge developments and currents in the physiology and technological applications of fruits and vegetables. Emphasizing the role of interdisciplinary strategies, it seeks to investigate the synergy between molecular knowledge and observed phenotypic changes through varying treatments and technologies. Covering a broad spectrum from small-scale molecular studies to large-scale agricultural applications, this topic encourages a fusion of distinct scientific domains to foster innovative solutions in post-harvest and pre-harvest practices.
To gather further insights within the realm of post-harvest and pre-harvest practices, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Omics technologies (genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, proteomics) aimed at improving product quality,
• Encapsulation of compounds for enhanced delivery and effect in agricultural products,
• Application of machine learning for disease detection and other physiological assessments,
• Techniques for biofortification and improved nutritional profiles,
• Studies in plant electrophysiology and its practical applications,
• Development and use of novel coatings and barriers,
• Implementation of adjusted atmospheres and other physical treatments to prolong shelf life and maintain quality.
• Bioeconomy: Exploring biodegradable coatings and natural compound encapsulation for sustainable food systems
• Circular Economy: Repurposing post-harvest waste into valuable products, like edible coatings and natural antifungal agents
• Agroecological Approaches: Impact on postharvest life with natural, low-impact methods such as adjusted atmospheres and plant electrophysiology, and exploring their alignment with sustainable, eco-friendly practices.
• IoT and AI-based management systems: Innovative technologies for efficient post-harvest management
Keywords: innovative technologies, machine learning, omics, plant stress, post-harvest losses, ripening, shelf life, storage
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