Advances in Postharvest Packaging and Preservation Techniques
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Postharvest Biology, Quality, Safety, and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2025 | Viewed by 1955
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food science; food chemistry; food analysis; biotechnology; biopolymers; postharvest technology
Interests: biopolymers; edible coatings; active packaging; biodegradable packaging; food and packaging irradiation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The loss of fruits, vegetables, seeds and grains in the postharvest stage is a global concern, reaching up to 40% losses in perishable species. These percentages increase in tropical regions where humidity and temperature are high, promoting the growth of microorganisms and insects, resulting in significant economic losses. Edible coatings, active packaging (antioxidants and antimicrobials), irradiation, gaseous ozone and good management practices are among the postharvest techniques used; however, these are under constant research due to their importance in helping reduce waste and improve the quality of crops.
The purpose of this Special Issue aims to present updated information on emerging technologies for packaging and postharvest conservation techniques. Articles with innovative techniques to improve the shelf-life and/or maintain the quality of fruits, vegetables, seeds and grains are welcome in this Special Issue.
Dr. Jesús Rubén Rodríguez-Núñez
Dr. Tomás Jesús Madera-Santana
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- edible coatings
- antimicrobial packaging
- antioxidant packaging
- biodegradable packaging
- irradiation
- modified atmospheres
- postharvest management
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