Postharvest Treatments to Enhance Chilling Tolerance in Fruits and Vegetables

Dear Colleagues,

Chilling injury, which has been affecting the global food supply chain since the advent of cold storage, remains a major postharvest challenge for fruits and vegetables. Striking a balance between low temperatures for preservation and preventing chilling damage has fueled decades of research. This Special Issue, “Postharvest Treatments to Enhance Chilling Tolerance in Fruits and Vegetables”, is dedicated to highlighting the latest breakthroughs in this field. It emphasizes innovative physical, chemical, and biological treatments designed to improve chilling tolerance and minimize postharvest losses.

Recent studies have spotlighted the use of both natural and synthetic compounds, such as salicylic acid and calcium treatments, along with advanced physical techniques like controlled atmosphere storage and intermittent warming. Furthermore, molecular biology and genetic engineering are becoming crucial areas of investigation, focusing on genes linked to chilling tolerance.

We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that advance understanding and foster enhancement of chilling tolerance in postharvest fruits and vegetables. Areas of interest include novel chemical and physical treatments, biological methods, physiological and molecular responses to chilling stress, improvements in storage technologies, and successful commercial applications. This Special Issue aims to encourage innovation and collaboration, offering comprehensive insights into current trends and future directions in postharvest chilling tolerance.

Dr. Seonae Kim
Prof. Dr. Inkyu Kang
Guest Editors

Dr. Van Giap Do
Guest Editor Assistant

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