Recent Advances in Biological and Technological Research of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable: Third Edition
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Quality and Safety".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 October 2025 | Viewed by 424
Special Issue Editor
Interests: postharvest biology; preservation of fruit and vegetable
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Dear Colleagues,
The first and second editions of this Special Issue were incredibly successful. (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/foods/special_issues/IA8UA14903; https://www.mdpi.com/journal/foods/special_issues/VFLS3GX0U1). We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who contributed to these Special Issues for their participation and support.
Fresh fruit and vegetables are a dietary source of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, but, due to their short postharvest life, a large portion of the produce is lost. It is therefore necessary to investigate the biological changes underlying ripening and senescence and find ways to control the perishability of fresh fruit and vegetables, thereby increasing their shelf life. The basic science of the ripening and senescence of these foods has progressed rapidly in recent years, largely due to a series of breakthrough discoveries that have uncovered some of the key factors and signaling pathways by which ripening- and senescence-associated genes have been set into motion. On the other hand, advanced postharvest technologies, including chemical treatment, physical methods, and biotechnology, have been widely applied to minimize postharvest loss and maintain commercial quality. The aim of this Special Issue is to gather pioneering research on the biological mechanisms of, and preservation technology for, fresh fruit and vegetables. All aspects of postharvest research throughout the supply chain will be considered, such as technologies, underpinning mechanisms, and quality evaluation.
Dr. Zhongqi Fan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fruit and vegetable
- quality deterioration
- biological mechanism
- physiology disorder
- preservation technology
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