Browning and contamination are regarded as the main constraints in the plant tissue culture of Musa spp. that can hinder the success of plant propagation in vitro. Browning is caused by enzymatic reactions due to explant injury, while microbial contamination is caused by phyllospheric,...

Root vegetables, which are in close contact with soil, are particularly vulnerable to soil contamination or decay as they can be contaminated from multiple sources, including primary production and processing. This study investigated effective washing conditions to reduce the microbial...

Edible flowers are food products that are usually eaten fresh without prior heat treatment. Due to their chemical composition and low degree of processing, they can be an excellent breeding ground for microorganisms, and thus a source of infection. Methods of their preservation include proper...

The present study investigated the effect of gaseous ozone on reducing microbial contamination and maintaining the shelf life of fresh-cut durian. The effect of ozone gas at 0 (control), 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, and 1,000 mg L^-1 for 3 and 5 min on the decontamination of...

Present investigation was carried out with the objectives to assess the in vitro regeneration potential of mango through in ovulo embryo and shoot tip culture. It was postulated from the present that mango cv. Amrapali exhibited maximum embryo growth during in ovulo embryo maturation. However,...

Concern over microbial contamination limits the adoption of home production of sprouts as a nutritious and sustainable food. Simple, accessible approaches to seed disinfection could support safe home seed sprouting. Here, we quantify bacterial and fungal contamination of seeds of 14 plant cultivars ...

In order to maintain sensorial characteristics and to reduce the microbial load of pomegranate cv. Rabab-e-Neyriz arils, the combined effects of packaging with two types of polymer films, and different concentrations of cinnamaldehyde a three-factor factorial experiment was conducted in a...

On-farm measures can be used in multi-barrier schemes to manage microbial risks from consumption of wastewater-irrigated vegetables, especially where informality of the practice determines minimal external support for farmers. Evidence indicates that cessation of irrigation greatly reduces ...

The aim of the study was to investigate efficient sterilization methods for reducing microbial contamination and phenolic compound of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) leaf culture. The non-chlorophyllous immature coconut leaves explant used were taken from unopened spear leaves tissue of the coconut...

A blend of cassava starch (CS), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), and paraffin was prepared as a coating material to maintain the quality of eggs during 4 wk of storage at different temperatures. The efficacy of the CS/CMC/paraffin (6/1/0.5% w/v) coating was investigated in terms of the Haugh unit...