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For decades, heat treatments have been known to reduce or eliminate decay-causing agents and slow the physiological deterioration of freshly harvested fruits and vegetables. For years, fungicides and pesticides have been used to control fungi on freshly harvested fruits and vegetables. However, these chemicals can contaminate the environment and be hazardous to those who consume fresh produce. Therefore, heat treatments, lasting only minutes or up to several days, have been developed to control insects and pathogenic fungi on fresh produce after harvest. In the 1990s, hot water rinsing and brushing (HWRB) technology to clean and disinfect fresh produce at relatively high temperatures (50 to 62 °C) for seconds (12–20 s) was developed at the Volcani Institute in Israel. This technology has been improved over time and is currently used commercially on several crops in Israel and elsewhere. This article discusses the development of this prestorage technology, from 1996 to 2006, and describes the effects of HWRB on the internal and external characteristics of fruits and vegetables, as well as the possible mode of action of this technology, as examined in the literature published since 1996.
Elazar Fallik; Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia; Daniel Chalupowicz. Hot Water Rinsing and Brushing of Fresh Produce as an Alternative to Chemical Treatment after Harvest—The Story behind the Technology. Agronomy 2021, 11, 1653 .
AMA StyleElazar Fallik, Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia, Daniel Chalupowicz. Hot Water Rinsing and Brushing of Fresh Produce as an Alternative to Chemical Treatment after Harvest—The Story behind the Technology. Agronomy. 2021; 11 (8):1653.
Chicago/Turabian StyleElazar Fallik; Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia; Daniel Chalupowicz. 2021. "Hot Water Rinsing and Brushing of Fresh Produce as an Alternative to Chemical Treatment after Harvest—The Story behind the Technology." Agronomy 11, no. 8: 1653.
Fresh fruits and vegetables have always made an important contribution to the human diet
Carmit Ziv; Elazar Fallik. Postharvest Storage Techniques and Quality Evaluation of Fruits and Vegetables for Reducing Food Loss. Agronomy 2021, 11, 1133 .
AMA StyleCarmit Ziv, Elazar Fallik. Postharvest Storage Techniques and Quality Evaluation of Fruits and Vegetables for Reducing Food Loss. Agronomy. 2021; 11 (6):1133.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarmit Ziv; Elazar Fallik. 2021. "Postharvest Storage Techniques and Quality Evaluation of Fruits and Vegetables for Reducing Food Loss." Agronomy 11, no. 6: 1133.
More food with high nutritional content will be needed to feed the growing global human population, which is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050. Fruits and vegetables contain most of the minerals, micronutrients, and phytonutrients essential for human nutrition and health. The quantity of these phytochemicals depends on crop genetics, weather and environmental factors, growth conditions, and pre-harvest and post-harvest treatments. These phytochemicals are known to have anti-cancer properties and to regulate immunity, in addition to hypolipidemic, antioxidant, anti-aging, hypotensive, hypoglycemic, and other pharmacological properties. Physical treatments have been reported to be effective for managing several post-harvest diseases and physiological disorders. These treatments may affect the external, internal, and nutritional qualities of fruits and vegetables. Therefore, the aim of this review is to summarize the information recently reported regarding the use of physical treatments applied either directly or in combination with other means to maximize and maintain the phytochemical content of fresh and fresh-cut or processed fruits and vegetables.
Elazar Fallik; Zoran Ilić. The Influence of Physical Treatments on Phytochemical Changes in Fresh Produce after Storage and Marketing. Agronomy 2021, 11, 788 .
AMA StyleElazar Fallik, Zoran Ilić. The Influence of Physical Treatments on Phytochemical Changes in Fresh Produce after Storage and Marketing. Agronomy. 2021; 11 (4):788.
Chicago/Turabian StyleElazar Fallik; Zoran Ilić. 2021. "The Influence of Physical Treatments on Phytochemical Changes in Fresh Produce after Storage and Marketing." Agronomy 11, no. 4: 788.
Acorn squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a familiar fruit vegetable in North America, appreciated for its attractive appearance, good flavor, nutritional content and long storage life. A breeding program in Israel has produced three new acorn squash hybrids of enhanced sweetness and flavor. Presently, we evaluated productivity, quality, and storability of these new cultivars in fall plantings. The plants were grown trellised, in an insect-proof greenhouse, for fruit production during the winter to meet consumer demand. The plants were highly productive and bore fruits of superb quality, but there was a high incidence of fungal rots during postharvest cold storage. Pre-treating the fruits with hot water brushing and rinsing before storage was found effective in reducing rot incidence of the fruits stored at 15 °C, but only for one cultivar. Storing the fruits at 10 °C with reduced humidity (Rh 70%) enabled a 3-month shelf life with significantly reduced fruit-rot incidence and minimal effect on fruit quality of all three cultivars. Storage at 20 °C with reduced humidity was suitable for a 1-month period. These protocols for prolonging storage life will help attain controlled, gradual year-round marketing of quality acorn squash at uniform, reasonable price levels for farmers and consumers, and could facilitate overseas export.
Ayobami Adeeko; Fabiola Yudelevich; Ginat Raphael; Lior Avraham; Hana Alon; Merav Zaaroor Presman; Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia; Harry S. Paris; Elazar Fallik; Carmit Ziv. Quality and Storability of Trellised Greenhouse-Grown, Winter-Harvested, New Sweet Acorn Squash Hybrids. Agronomy 2020, 10, 1443 .
AMA StyleAyobami Adeeko, Fabiola Yudelevich, Ginat Raphael, Lior Avraham, Hana Alon, Merav Zaaroor Presman, Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia, Harry S. Paris, Elazar Fallik, Carmit Ziv. Quality and Storability of Trellised Greenhouse-Grown, Winter-Harvested, New Sweet Acorn Squash Hybrids. Agronomy. 2020; 10 (9):1443.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAyobami Adeeko; Fabiola Yudelevich; Ginat Raphael; Lior Avraham; Hana Alon; Merav Zaaroor Presman; Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia; Harry S. Paris; Elazar Fallik; Carmit Ziv. 2020. "Quality and Storability of Trellised Greenhouse-Grown, Winter-Harvested, New Sweet Acorn Squash Hybrids." Agronomy 10, no. 9: 1443.
This study examined the effects of stem-pruning and fruit-thinning on the yield of marketable watermelon fruit (>5 kg) and watermelon quality after four days of postharvest storage at 22 °C (marketing simulation). We examined the fruits from non-grafted and grafted plants (TZ and Nurit rootstocks) for two consecutive years. Grafting increased the number of marketable fruit per m2. The weight of the average marketable fruit was increased by pruning, but was not affected by thinning or by the choice of rootstock. The level of total soluble solids was higher among fruits from Nurit rootstock. Flesh texture was improved by grafting, but was not affected by thinning or pruning. Thinning improved the taste of the fruit significantly better than stem-pruning did. Grafting (both rootstocks) was associated with crispier fruits. The fruits from Nurit-grafted plants tasted best. The combination of grafting + fruit-thinning increased the fruit lycopene content. The highest levels of vitamin C were found among the fruit from Nurit-grafted plants and the pruned + Nurit-grafted plants, in particular. Overall, fruit quality was affected mainly by grafting onto Nurit rootstock in combination with fruit-thinning and less by stem-pruning. However, not all internal and nutritional quality parameters were significantly affected by the grafting + fruit-thinning treatment.
Merav Zaaroor-Presman; Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia; Daniel Chalupowicz; Marina Beniches; Abraham Gamliel; Elazar Fallik. Watermelon Rootstock/Scion Relationships and the Effects of Fruit-Thinning and Stem-Pruning on Yield and Postharvest Fruit Quality. Agriculture 2020, 10, 366 .
AMA StyleMerav Zaaroor-Presman, Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia, Daniel Chalupowicz, Marina Beniches, Abraham Gamliel, Elazar Fallik. Watermelon Rootstock/Scion Relationships and the Effects of Fruit-Thinning and Stem-Pruning on Yield and Postharvest Fruit Quality. Agriculture. 2020; 10 (9):366.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMerav Zaaroor-Presman; Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia; Daniel Chalupowicz; Marina Beniches; Abraham Gamliel; Elazar Fallik. 2020. "Watermelon Rootstock/Scion Relationships and the Effects of Fruit-Thinning and Stem-Pruning on Yield and Postharvest Fruit Quality." Agriculture 10, no. 9: 366.
Yellow sweet peppers (Capsicum annuum L. cv. Dinamo) are generally more susceptible than red sweet peppers to physiological and pathological deterioration after harvest. Yellow peppers also fetch higher prices at market. In this study, we examined the external and nutritional quality attributes of yellow pepper fruits stored at suboptimal temperatures of 1.5 and 4 °C for 3 weeks, followed by a 3-day shelf-life simulation. Notably, yellow peppers kept in plastic (Xtend®, Stepac, Tefen, Israel) bags at 4 °C maintained their external quality just as well as peppers stored at the optimum temperature of 7 °C. In addition, nutrient content (namely ascorbic acid) and total phenolic and hydrophilic antioxidant contents were not reduced when the peppers were kept at suboptimal storage temperatures of 4 or 1.5 °C in Xtend® plastic packaging. Thus, the external and nutritional qualities of yellow pepper fruits can be preserved at suboptimal temperatures of 4 °C with Xtend® plastic packaging. This is particularly significant in light of the fact that storage at such temperatures is sometimes used as a quarantine method to eliminate pests on produce imported into Israel.
Kumar Lama; Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia; Daniel Chalupowicz; Elazar Fallik. Extended Storage of Yellow Pepper Fruits at Suboptimal Temperatures May Alter Their Physical and Nutritional Quality. Agronomy 2020, 10, 1109 .
AMA StyleKumar Lama, Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia, Daniel Chalupowicz, Elazar Fallik. Extended Storage of Yellow Pepper Fruits at Suboptimal Temperatures May Alter Their Physical and Nutritional Quality. Agronomy. 2020; 10 (8):1109.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKumar Lama; Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia; Daniel Chalupowicz; Elazar Fallik. 2020. "Extended Storage of Yellow Pepper Fruits at Suboptimal Temperatures May Alter Their Physical and Nutritional Quality." Agronomy 10, no. 8: 1109.
Interaction of grafting and shading on tomato physical properties and chemical composition after 15 days of storage at 10 °C and 90% relative humidity was investigated in ungrafted and grafted tomato cultivars ‘Optima F1’ and ‘Big beef F1’ grown under shading nets (red and pearl net) and nonshaded conditions. For grafted plants ‘Maxifort’ rootstock was used. The effects of two weeks of storage was statistically significant when taking into account the effects of grafting, shading and variety for all tomato fruit composition parameters, except total phenols. A principal component analysis demonstrated that the changes in tomato fruit traits during the studied storage period were the main source of differentiation in tomato fruit quality. Beside a slight loss of firmness, tomato fruits were generally expected to have lower lycopene, sugar, malic and citric acid contents, higher succinic acid content, more elastic fruit skin and higher ascorbic acid content. Additionally, after storage, fruits from grafted plants had lower total phenol, higher ascorbic acid and higher succinic acid contents compared to fruits from ungrafted plants. Storage diminishes the differences in quality achieved through convenient grafting and shading combinations.
Zoran S. Ilić; Athanasios Koukounaras; Lidija Milenković; Žarko Kevrešan; Aleksandra Bajić; Ljubomir Šunić; Renata Kovač; Elazar Fallik; Jasna Mastilović. Grafting and Shading—The Influence on Postharvest Tomato Quality. Agriculture 2020, 10, 181 .
AMA StyleZoran S. Ilić, Athanasios Koukounaras, Lidija Milenković, Žarko Kevrešan, Aleksandra Bajić, Ljubomir Šunić, Renata Kovač, Elazar Fallik, Jasna Mastilović. Grafting and Shading—The Influence on Postharvest Tomato Quality. Agriculture. 2020; 10 (5):181.
Chicago/Turabian StyleZoran S. Ilić; Athanasios Koukounaras; Lidija Milenković; Žarko Kevrešan; Aleksandra Bajić; Ljubomir Šunić; Renata Kovač; Elazar Fallik; Jasna Mastilović. 2020. "Grafting and Shading—The Influence on Postharvest Tomato Quality." Agriculture 10, no. 5: 181.
Grafting of vegetable seedlings is a unique horticultural technology, practiced for more than 5 decades, to overcome problems associated with intensive cultivation on limited arable land. Grafting can protect vegetables against soil‐borne diseases and nematodes, against abiotic stresses such as high or low temperatures, salinity, drought or excessive soil‐water content, and against elevated soil concentrations of heavy metals and organic pollutants. Watermelon is one of the most popular vegetable that is grafted, and more than 90% of the plants worldwide are commercially grafted. This mini review aims to summarize the latest available information about the effects of rootstock/scion combinations in enhancing or impairing watermelon fruit‐quality. A better understand of the influence of rootstock/scion compatibility or incompatibility on fruit‐quality parameters will facilitate decision making by growers and direct breeding programs to produce high quality grafted fruits in a cost‐effective manner. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Elazar Fallik; Carmit Ziv. How rootstock/scion combinations affect watermelon fruit quality after harvest? Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 2020, 100, 3275 -3282.
AMA StyleElazar Fallik, Carmit Ziv. How rootstock/scion combinations affect watermelon fruit quality after harvest? Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 2020; 100 (8):3275-3282.
Chicago/Turabian StyleElazar Fallik; Carmit Ziv. 2020. "How rootstock/scion combinations affect watermelon fruit quality after harvest?" Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 100, no. 8: 3275-3282.
The increased demand of high quantity and quality of cherry tomatoes requires the application of a wide range of pre-harvest pesticides. The application of dozens of pre-harvest pesticides frequently results in multiple pesticide residues, to which the end consumer is exposed. Incorrect usage of these pesticides may result in hazardous food contamination and therefore, it is crucial to monitor pesticide residues in pre- and post-marketed agricultural commodities. Hence, the objectives of the present study were to characterize the distribution and residual levels of pre-harvest pesticides applied on cherry tomatoes, as a function of regulated storage conditions, irrigation water salinity levels, and tap water rinsing. The fruits were grown in a greenhouse and were designated for the local and international markets. The residual pesticide levels allowed us to perform a dietary risk assessment for the consumption of contaminated tomatoes. Tetraconazole was the only pesticide residue, exceeding the maximal residue limit (MRL) value of 50 µg/kg in the fruits after 5 days of storage time. Since tetraconazole was shown to potentially impair reproduction and fetal development, it is suggested that the last application of this pesticide would be restricted to not less than 56 days before harvest. The extent of pesticide peel penetrability as well as the pesticide distribution and residual levels in the peel and pulp were unaffected by the salinity level (electrical conductivity 1.5–3 ds/m) of the irrigation water. The most commonly applied household washing procedure for fruit and vegetables, using running tap water for 30 s, was ineffective in removing residual pesticides from the peel. Hence, more efficient washing procedures are required to improve consumers’ safety.
Jakob A. Shimshoni; Vijayakumar Bommuraj; Yaira Chena; Roy Sperling; Shimon Barel; Yuval Kaye; Elazar Fallik; Kaye. Residual Distribution Kinetics of Pesticides in Cherry Tomato Peel, Pulp, and Fruit as a Function of Irrigation Water Salinity, Household Rinsing, and Storage Regimen. Agronomy 2019, 9, 800 .
AMA StyleJakob A. Shimshoni, Vijayakumar Bommuraj, Yaira Chena, Roy Sperling, Shimon Barel, Yuval Kaye, Elazar Fallik, Kaye. Residual Distribution Kinetics of Pesticides in Cherry Tomato Peel, Pulp, and Fruit as a Function of Irrigation Water Salinity, Household Rinsing, and Storage Regimen. Agronomy. 2019; 9 (12):800.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJakob A. Shimshoni; Vijayakumar Bommuraj; Yaira Chena; Roy Sperling; Shimon Barel; Yuval Kaye; Elazar Fallik; Kaye. 2019. "Residual Distribution Kinetics of Pesticides in Cherry Tomato Peel, Pulp, and Fruit as a Function of Irrigation Water Salinity, Household Rinsing, and Storage Regimen." Agronomy 9, no. 12: 800.
Grafting of vegetable plants is done primarily to reduce the potential for damage caused by soil-borne diseases. Most of the watermelons (Citrullus) grown in the Mediterranean Basin, including in Israel, are grafted, mainly on interspecific hybrid pumpkin (Cucurbita) rootstocks. Biblical law (Leviticus 19:19) does not allow intergeneric grafting, so in recent years, great efforts have been made in Israel to find or breed watermelon rootstocks. Both interspecific and intergeneric grafting can have negative or positive effects on fruit yield and quality after harvest. The inconsistencies in fruit quality and shelf-life parameters can be attributed to differences in production environments. However, many farmers are grafting and planting the same rootstock-scion combination all over the country, regardless of local soil, water, and climactic conditions. We studied the effect of similar rootstock-scion combinations on watermelon yield and fruit quality in three regions of Israel differing in soil type and altitude. Fruit-quality parameters were evaluated after 4 days at 21 °C (local marketing simulation). Fruit quality was significantly affected, mainly by the growing region, based on factorial analysis, but also by rootstock-scion combination, regardless of rootstock vigor. Therefore, the best rootstock-scion combination needs to be found and adopted for each growing region. Grafting was essential for watermelon crop survival in contaminated soils and improved both plant performance and postharvest fruit quality, but was not a factor in non-contaminated soils.
Elazar Fallik; Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia; Daniel Chalupowicz; Sigal Popovsky-Sarid; Merav Zaaroor-Presman. Relationships between Rootstock-Scion Combinations and Growing Regions on Watermelon Fruit Quality. Agronomy 2019, 9, 536 .
AMA StyleElazar Fallik, Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia, Daniel Chalupowicz, Sigal Popovsky-Sarid, Merav Zaaroor-Presman. Relationships between Rootstock-Scion Combinations and Growing Regions on Watermelon Fruit Quality. Agronomy. 2019; 9 (9):536.
Chicago/Turabian StyleElazar Fallik; Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia; Daniel Chalupowicz; Sigal Popovsky-Sarid; Merav Zaaroor-Presman. 2019. "Relationships between Rootstock-Scion Combinations and Growing Regions on Watermelon Fruit Quality." Agronomy 9, no. 9: 536.
The aim of this research was to evaluate postharvest cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum (L.) Mill.) yield and fruit quality as affected by grafting and irrigation water quality in the desert region of Israel. Tomato plants (scion cv. Lorka) were grafted onto 3 commercial tomato rootstocks (Resistar, Beaufort and TRS2) and were irrigated with 2 water qualities: fresh water (electrical conductivity (EC)-1.6 dS m−1) and salty water (EC-4.0 dS m−1). Fresh water significantly increased fruit yield by an average of 17% and fruit size, regardless of plant grafting and rootstock, but there were no significant differences in fruit size between the water treatments. However, salty water, but not grafting, significantly improved several quality parameters of fruit stored for 12 d at 12 °C followed by 2 d at 20 °C in simulated sea transport of produce from Israel to Europe and marketing. Fruit harvested from plants irrigated with salty water showed higher sweetness, sourness and, especially, better general taste, and significantly reduced off-flavor, compared with those irrigated with fresh water. The combination of ‘Lorka’ on ‘Resistar’ rootstock and resulted in the best external, internal, and sensory quality parameters at the end of storability and marketing simulation, while the lowest-quality parameters were in fruit harvested from ‘Lorka’ on ‘Beaufort’ rootstock.
Hiam Abu Glion; Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia; Merav Zaaroor-Presman; Daniel Chalupowicz; Mili Zanbar; Michal Amichai; Shabtai Cohen; Tsion Shemer; Shlomo Sarig; Elazar Fallik. Effects of Rootstock/Scion Combination and Two Irrigation Water Qualities on Cherry Tomato Yield and Postharvest Fruit Quality. Horticulturae 2019, 5, 35 .
AMA StyleHiam Abu Glion, Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia, Merav Zaaroor-Presman, Daniel Chalupowicz, Mili Zanbar, Michal Amichai, Shabtai Cohen, Tsion Shemer, Shlomo Sarig, Elazar Fallik. Effects of Rootstock/Scion Combination and Two Irrigation Water Qualities on Cherry Tomato Yield and Postharvest Fruit Quality. Horticulturae. 2019; 5 (2):35.
Chicago/Turabian StyleHiam Abu Glion; Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia; Merav Zaaroor-Presman; Daniel Chalupowicz; Mili Zanbar; Michal Amichai; Shabtai Cohen; Tsion Shemer; Shlomo Sarig; Elazar Fallik. 2019. "Effects of Rootstock/Scion Combination and Two Irrigation Water Qualities on Cherry Tomato Yield and Postharvest Fruit Quality." Horticulturae 5, no. 2: 35.
There are gaps in our knowledge of the effects of irrigation water quality and amount on yield and postharvest quality of pepper fruit (Capsicum annuum L.). We studied the effects of water quality and quantity treatments on pepper fruits during subsequent simulated storage and shelf-life. Total yield decreased with increasing water salinity, but export-quality yield was not significantly different in fruits irrigated with water of either 1.6 or 2.8 dS/m, but there was a 30–35% reduction in export-quality yield following use of water at 4.5 dS/m. Water quantity hardly affected either total or export-quality yield. Water quality but not quantity significantly affected fruit weight loss after 14 days at 7 °C plus three days at 20 °C; irrigation with water at 2.8 dS/m gave the least weight loss. Fruits were significantly firmer after irrigation with good-quality water than with salty water. The saltier the water, the higher was the sugar content. Vitamin C content was not affected by water quality or quantity, but water quality significantly affected antioxidant (AOX) content. The highest AOX activity was found with commercial quality water, the lowest with salty water. Pepper yield benefited by irrigation with fresh water (1.6 dS/m) and was not affected by water quantity, but post-storage fruit quality was maintained better after use of moderately-saline water (2.8 dS/m). Thus, irrigation water with salinity not exceeding 2.8 dS/m will not impair postharvest quality, although the yield will be reduced at this salinity level.
Elazar Fallik; Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia; Daniel Chalupowicz; Merav Zaaroor-Presman; Rivka Offenbach; Shabtai Cohen; Effi Tripler. How Water Quality and Quantity Affect Pepper Yield and Postharvest Quality. Horticulturae 2019, 5, 4 .
AMA StyleElazar Fallik, Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia, Daniel Chalupowicz, Merav Zaaroor-Presman, Rivka Offenbach, Shabtai Cohen, Effi Tripler. How Water Quality and Quantity Affect Pepper Yield and Postharvest Quality. Horticulturae. 2019; 5 (1):4.
Chicago/Turabian StyleElazar Fallik; Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia; Daniel Chalupowicz; Merav Zaaroor-Presman; Rivka Offenbach; Shabtai Cohen; Effi Tripler. 2019. "How Water Quality and Quantity Affect Pepper Yield and Postharvest Quality." Horticulturae 5, no. 1: 4.
Acorn squash fruits (Cucurbita pepo L.) are very sweet and are an excellent source of nutrients and vitamins. Very little information is available about their optimal storage temperature or how to extend their shelf life. The present goal was to elucidate the best storage temperature of this fruit, and to evaluate hot water rinsing and brushing (HWRB) technology to maintain fruit quality for several months. The optimal storage temperature was found to be 15 °C. However, treating the fruits with HWRB at 54 °C for 15 s and then storing them at 15 °C significantly maintained fruit quality for 3.5 months, as indicated by higher fruit firmness, lower decay incidence, and improved retention of green skin color.
Daniel Chalupowicz; Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia; Merav Zaaroor-Presman; Elazar Fallik. The Potential Use of Hot Water Rinsing and Brushing Technology to Extend Storability and Shelf Life of Sweet Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo L.). Horticulturae 2018, 4, 19 .
AMA StyleDaniel Chalupowicz, Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia, Merav Zaaroor-Presman, Elazar Fallik. The Potential Use of Hot Water Rinsing and Brushing Technology to Extend Storability and Shelf Life of Sweet Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo L.). Horticulturae. 2018; 4 (3):19.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDaniel Chalupowicz; Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia; Merav Zaaroor-Presman; Elazar Fallik. 2018. "The Potential Use of Hot Water Rinsing and Brushing Technology to Extend Storability and Shelf Life of Sweet Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo L.)." Horticulturae 4, no. 3: 19.
Roi Rutenberg; Solange Bernstein; Eli Fallik; Nachman Paster; Elena Poverenov. The improvement of propionic acid safety and use during the preservation of stored grains. Crop Protection 2018, 110, 191 -197.
AMA StyleRoi Rutenberg, Solange Bernstein, Eli Fallik, Nachman Paster, Elena Poverenov. The improvement of propionic acid safety and use during the preservation of stored grains. Crop Protection. 2018; 110 ():191-197.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRoi Rutenberg; Solange Bernstein; Eli Fallik; Nachman Paster; Elena Poverenov. 2018. "The improvement of propionic acid safety and use during the preservation of stored grains." Crop Protection 110, no. : 191-197.
Cabbage production is problematic in hot climates, since it grows best in a temperature range of 16–18 °C. In Israel the best production time is fall and winter, but to allow for year round supply cultivation and storage is necessary in the spring and summer months. Three cabbage cultivars, Cheers, Fresco and Pruktor, were examined for their ability to be grown in the spring and stored over the summer. Experiments were conducted over four seasons. Storage was in both regular air and controlled atmosphere at 1 °C, for up to 120 d. Controlled atmosphere was applied by two methods; an experimental system of containers of 400 L, and in a small commercial room of 5 MT. Regular air storage for an extended period was not suitable because all the cultivars developed unacceptable weight loss, yellowing, decay and physiological disorders (black spot and grey rib) when stored for more than one month. CA enabled storage of Cheers and Pruktor for up to three months. Fresco developed high levels of black spot under both regular and controlled atmosphere storage. Cheers had higher levels of isothiocyanates and less physiological disorders than Pruktor. Cheers was found to be the best cabbage cultivar for spring production and storage over the summer. The CA conditions of 2% O2 and 5% CO2 were better than 3% O2, 6% CO2.
Y. Osher; D. Chalupowicz; D. Maurer; A. Ovadia-Sadeh; S. Lurie; E. Fallik; D. Kenigsbuch. Summer storage of cabbage. Postharvest Biology and Technology 2018, 145, 144 -150.
AMA StyleY. Osher, D. Chalupowicz, D. Maurer, A. Ovadia-Sadeh, S. Lurie, E. Fallik, D. Kenigsbuch. Summer storage of cabbage. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 2018; 145 ():144-150.
Chicago/Turabian StyleY. Osher; D. Chalupowicz; D. Maurer; A. Ovadia-Sadeh; S. Lurie; E. Fallik; D. Kenigsbuch. 2018. "Summer storage of cabbage." Postharvest Biology and Technology 145, no. : 144-150.
Summary Quality of produce cannot be improved after harvest, only maintained. Postharvest handling depends on the specific conditions of production, season, method of handling, and distance to market. Under organic production, growers harvest and market their produce at or near the peak ripeness more commonly than in many conventional systems. Organic production often includes more specialty varieties whose shelf life and shipping traits are reduced or even inherently poor. Harvesting and handling techniques that minimize injury to the commodity, as well as increased care with field and packinghouse sanitation, (chlorine, ozone, calcium hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite and chlorine dioxide, acetic acid, peroxyacetic acid, vinegar, ethyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, etc.) during postharvest processes are vital components of a postharvest management plan for organic products. Sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, and physical treatments such as heat treatments (as hot water treatment or dips, short hot water rinsing and brushing or hot air) can significantly lower the disease pressure on the harvested commodities. These sanitation practices are very easy to implement in the organic food production chain. They start in the field and continue during harvesting, sorting, packing, and transportation and continue even in the consumer’s home. All those treatments reduce rot development, provide quarantine security, and preserve fruit quality during cold storage and shelf life. In addition, the use chitosan, propolis, methyl jasmonate, essential oils, carnuba wax, biocontrol agents and modified atmosphere packaging can also reduce decay development during prolonged storage. All these treatments can be applied alone or in combination with each other in order to improve decay control after harvest and provide a healthy and safe product to the consumer. The aim of this chapter is to shed more light on the latest information on permitted treatments for organic products and on the possible mode-of-action of these treatments. This chapter summarizes technologies developed over the past five years that explore special physical treatments applied either directly, or in combination with other means to control rot development and insect infestation on fresh produce.
Zoran S. Ilić; Elazar Fallik; Maja Manojlović; Žarko Kevrešan; Jasna Mastilović. Postharvest Practices for Organically Grown Products. Contemporary Agriculture 2018, 67, 71 -80.
AMA StyleZoran S. Ilić, Elazar Fallik, Maja Manojlović, Žarko Kevrešan, Jasna Mastilović. Postharvest Practices for Organically Grown Products. Contemporary Agriculture. 2018; 67 (1):71-80.
Chicago/Turabian StyleZoran S. Ilić; Elazar Fallik; Maja Manojlović; Žarko Kevrešan; Jasna Mastilović. 2018. "Postharvest Practices for Organically Grown Products." Contemporary Agriculture 67, no. 1: 71-80.
Sajid Ali; Emilio Alvarez-Parrilla; Ram Asrey; Minu B. Balkhi; Kalyan Barman; Isabella M. Brasil; Arpita Das; Laura A. De La Rosam; Elazar Fallik; Gustavo A. González-Aguilar; Chafik Hdider; Riadh Ilahy; Zoran Ilic; Sanu Jacob; John Jifon; M. Kalmesh; Nouri Khamassy; Ahmad S. Khan; Endrit Kullaj; Ranjeet Kumar; Satyendra Kumar; Kiran Kumari; Samrat Laha; Isabel Lara; Marcello Salvatore Lenucci; Sanchita Mandal; Khalid Z. Masoodi; Nirmal K. Meena; Saba Mir; Jesús O. Moreno-Escamilla; Vishal Nath; C. Nithya; José A. Núñez-Gastélum; Sukanta Pal; K. Prasad; Joaquín Rodrigo-García; Tamoghna Saha; Vijay R. Sanikommu; Farheena Shah; Ram R. Sharma; Swati Sharma; Mohammed Wasim Siddiqui; Maneesh P. Singh; Dharini Sivakumar; Imen Tlili; Ramanuj Vishwakarma; Shabir H. Wani; Sajad M. Zargar. List of Contributors. Preharvest Modulation of Postharvest Fruit and Vegetable Quality 2018, 1 .
AMA StyleSajid Ali, Emilio Alvarez-Parrilla, Ram Asrey, Minu B. Balkhi, Kalyan Barman, Isabella M. Brasil, Arpita Das, Laura A. De La Rosam, Elazar Fallik, Gustavo A. González-Aguilar, Chafik Hdider, Riadh Ilahy, Zoran Ilic, Sanu Jacob, John Jifon, M. Kalmesh, Nouri Khamassy, Ahmad S. Khan, Endrit Kullaj, Ranjeet Kumar, Satyendra Kumar, Kiran Kumari, Samrat Laha, Isabel Lara, Marcello Salvatore Lenucci, Sanchita Mandal, Khalid Z. Masoodi, Nirmal K. Meena, Saba Mir, Jesús O. Moreno-Escamilla, Vishal Nath, C. Nithya, José A. Núñez-Gastélum, Sukanta Pal, K. Prasad, Joaquín Rodrigo-García, Tamoghna Saha, Vijay R. Sanikommu, Farheena Shah, Ram R. Sharma, Swati Sharma, Mohammed Wasim Siddiqui, Maneesh P. Singh, Dharini Sivakumar, Imen Tlili, Ramanuj Vishwakarma, Shabir H. Wani, Sajad M. Zargar. List of Contributors. Preharvest Modulation of Postharvest Fruit and Vegetable Quality. 2018; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSajid Ali; Emilio Alvarez-Parrilla; Ram Asrey; Minu B. Balkhi; Kalyan Barman; Isabella M. Brasil; Arpita Das; Laura A. De La Rosam; Elazar Fallik; Gustavo A. González-Aguilar; Chafik Hdider; Riadh Ilahy; Zoran Ilic; Sanu Jacob; John Jifon; M. Kalmesh; Nouri Khamassy; Ahmad S. Khan; Endrit Kullaj; Ranjeet Kumar; Satyendra Kumar; Kiran Kumari; Samrat Laha; Isabel Lara; Marcello Salvatore Lenucci; Sanchita Mandal; Khalid Z. Masoodi; Nirmal K. Meena; Saba Mir; Jesús O. Moreno-Escamilla; Vishal Nath; C. Nithya; José A. Núñez-Gastélum; Sukanta Pal; K. Prasad; Joaquín Rodrigo-García; Tamoghna Saha; Vijay R. Sanikommu; Farheena Shah; Ram R. Sharma; Swati Sharma; Mohammed Wasim Siddiqui; Maneesh P. Singh; Dharini Sivakumar; Imen Tlili; Ramanuj Vishwakarma; Shabir H. Wani; Sajad M. Zargar. 2018. "List of Contributors." Preharvest Modulation of Postharvest Fruit and Vegetable Quality , no. : 1.
Elazar Fallik; Zoran Ilić. Hot Water Treatments. Novel Postharvest Treatments of Fresh Produce 2017, 241 -258.
AMA StyleElazar Fallik, Zoran Ilić. Hot Water Treatments. Novel Postharvest Treatments of Fresh Produce. 2017; ():241-258.
Chicago/Turabian StyleElazar Fallik; Zoran Ilić. 2017. "Hot Water Treatments." Novel Postharvest Treatments of Fresh Produce , no. : 241-258.
Zoran S. Ilić; Elazar Fallik. Light quality manipulation improves vegetable quality at harvest and postharvest: A review. Environmental and Experimental Botany 2017, 139, 79 -90.
AMA StyleZoran S. Ilić, Elazar Fallik. Light quality manipulation improves vegetable quality at harvest and postharvest: A review. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 2017; 139 ():79-90.
Chicago/Turabian StyleZoran S. Ilić; Elazar Fallik. 2017. "Light quality manipulation improves vegetable quality at harvest and postharvest: A review." Environmental and Experimental Botany 139, no. : 79-90.
Kumar Lama; Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia; Yaacov Perzelan; Elazar Fallik. Nutritional qualities and aroma volatiles of harvested red pepper fruits stored at suboptimal temperatures. Scientia Horticulturae 2016, 213, 42 -48.
AMA StyleKumar Lama, Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia, Yaacov Perzelan, Elazar Fallik. Nutritional qualities and aroma volatiles of harvested red pepper fruits stored at suboptimal temperatures. Scientia Horticulturae. 2016; 213 ():42-48.
Chicago/Turabian StyleKumar Lama; Sharon Alkalai-Tuvia; Yaacov Perzelan; Elazar Fallik. 2016. "Nutritional qualities and aroma volatiles of harvested red pepper fruits stored at suboptimal temperatures." Scientia Horticulturae 213, no. : 42-48.