New Trends in Molecular Biochemistry and Physiology of Pre- and Post-Harvest Fruits and Vegetables
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Horticultural and Floricultural Crops".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 July 2025 | Viewed by 166
Special Issue Editors
Interests: postharvest plant physiology; plant biochemistry; ascorbate metabolism; antioxidant system in plants
2. Non-Institutional Competence Focus (NICFocus) ‘Functional Cell Reprogramming and Organism Plasticity’ (FunCROP), Coordinated from Foros de Vale de Figueira, Alentejo, Portugal
Interests: genetics; plant molecular biology; the identification of potential genes for biotechnological applications; the molecular basis associated with biochemistry and the physiological responses of plants under stress
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Interests: plant growth regulators; preharvest treatments; postharvest plant physiology; fruit quality; antioxidant system
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2. Department Production Systems of Horticultural Crops, University of Hohenheim, 70593 Stuttgart, Germany
Interests: postharvest physiology and technology; fruit quality; controlled atmosphere and dynamic controlled atmosphere
Interests: plant physiology and biochemistry; postharvest physiology of plants; plant stress physiology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue of Agronomy titled "New Trends in Molecular Biochemistry and Physiology of Pre- and Post-Harvest Fruits and Vegetables". This issue aims to spotlight groundbreaking research on the molecular and physiological mechanisms that influence the quality, resilience, and nutritional value of fruits and vegetables from their pre-harvest growth to post-harvest handling.
The global challenge of food loss is a pressing issue, with significant quantities of fruits and vegetables wasted each year due to spoilage, decay, and poor handling. Addressing this challenge requires a deeper understanding of the biochemical and physiological processes that govern crop vitality and longevity. By focusing on innovative research and new technological advancements, we seek to uncover strategies to minimize these losses and enhance the sustainability of our food systems.
This Special Issue will cover a range of topics, including metabolic regulation, stress tolerance, nutrient retention, and the impact of environmental factors on crop quality. While we are interested in research using advanced techniques such as genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, we also value contributions that employ traditional methodologies or interdisciplinary approaches.
We invite you to contribute original research articles or comprehensive reviews that address these critical issues and offer solutions to mitigate food loss. Your insights and expertise would be invaluable in advancing our understanding and improving practices in this crucial area.
We look forward to your participation.
Dr. Jurandi Gonçalves De Oliveira
Prof. Dr. José Hélio Costa
Dr. María E. García-Pastor
Dr. Daniel Alexandre Neuwald
Guest Editors
Dr. Luis Miguel Mazorra Morales
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- antioxidant metabolism
- antioxidant system
- plant growth regulators
- pre- and post-harvest technologies
- quality
- respiration
- shelf life
- storage
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