The blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) have gained consumer interest worldwide for its antioxidant, neuroprotective, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and blood pressure reducing properties. The objective of our study was to characterize 10 blueberry cultivars for firmness, weight, caliber,...

Strawberry is a high-value crop in Spain, where fruits for fresh consumption are produced off-season and exported to central and northern European countries. Soil-borne pathogens (SBP), such as Macrophomina phaseolina and Meloidogyne hapla, are widely spread in strawberry crops in Spain. The...

Cold plasma has been induced in polymer modification, but its influence on the properties of edible coatings in fruit preservation is unclear. In the present study, cold plasma was used to improve the practicability of Gelatin-carboxymethyl cellulose (GCMC). Cold plasma modification decreased the...

Cuticular wax has been reported to play an essential role in resisting pathogens in various fruits. This study investigated the antifungal ability of the components in blueberry cuticular wax. We showed that the cuticular wax of blueberry inhibited the growth of Botrytis cinerea and ursolic acid...

In Australia, small and sour fruit can be a problem for growers of southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) during the early season. A field experiment examined the impact of hand thinning and the foliar treatments, urea, ammonium thiosulphate (ATS), benzyladenine (BA) and ATS/BA...

This study looked at the development of six deep learning artificial neural network models for detecting ripeness stage in wild blueberries, along with developing models for yield estimation. The six networks used were YOLOv3, YOLOv3-SPP, YOLOv3-Tiny, YOLOv4, YOLOv4-Small and YOLOv4-Tiny. Both...

Hair fescue is a common perennial grass weed in wild blueberry fields in Nova Scotia, Canada and reduces yield if not adequately controlled. Hair fescue is typically managed with a broadcast propyzamide application which is costly for growers. Current research on the management of hair fescue in...

Blueberry leaf rust has become a prevalent disease in New Zealand blueberry production. To identify the pathogen responsible for this disease in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand, leaves showing signs or symptoms of rust infection were collected from three blueberry cultivars ('Centra Blue'...

The present study reports the contents of macroelements such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium in tropical fruits samples from Solomon Islands. The fruit samples were analyzed using flame atomic absorption spectrometer. The method used was validated by analyzing standard reference...

Although helpful in treating cancer, exposure to ionizing radiation can sometimes cause severe side effects, negating its benefit. In addition to its use in clinics, a nontoxic radioprotective agent can also be beneficial in occupational settings where humans are occupationally exposed for...