01/24/2010

Bai, J., Yin, X., Whitaker, B.D., Deschuytter, K., Chen, P.M. 2009. Combination of 1-methylcyclopropene and ethoxyquin to control superficial scald of 'd'Anjou' pears. HortTechnology 19: in press.

Barry C.S. 2009. The stay-green revolution: recent progress in deciphering the mechanisms of chlorophyll degradation in higher plants. Plant Science 176: 325 - 333.

Barry C.S., McQuinn R, Chung M-Y, Besuden A, Giovannoni J.J. 2008. Amino acid substitutions in homologs of the STAY-GREEN protein are responsible for the green-flesh and chlorophyll retainer mutations of tomato and pepper. Plant Physiology 147: 179 - 187.

Fawbush, F., Nock, J., Watkins, C. 2009. Antioxidant contents and activity in SmartFresh-treated 'Empire' apples during air and controlled atmosphere storage. New York Fruit Quarterly 17(4):15-18.

Fawbush, F., Nock, J.F., Watkins, C.B. 2009. Antioxidant contents and activity of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP)-treated 'Empire' apples in air and controlled atmosphere storage. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 52:30-37.

Fuchs, S.J., Mattinson, D.S., and Fellman, J.K. 2008. Effect of edible coatings on quality of fresh green asparagus. J. Food Proc. Preserv. 31:951-971.

Hancock, J., Callow, P., Serce, S., Hanson, E., and Beaudry, R. 2008. Effect of cultivar, controlled atmosphere storage, and fruit ripeness on the long-term storage of highbush blueberries. HortTechnology, 18(2):199-205.

Jung, S.K., and Watkins, C.B. 2009. 1-Methylcyclopropene treatment and bruising of different apple cultivars during storage. J. Hort. Sci. Biotech. 84:143-148.


Jurick, W.M., II, Vico, I., McElvoy, J.L., Whitaker, B.D., Janisiewicz, W., Conway, W.S. 2009. Isolation, purification and characterization of a polygalacturonase produced in Penicillium solitum-decayed 'Golden Delicious' apple fruit. Phytopathology 99: 636-641.

Kahlke C., Watkins, C. 2009. Harvest indices. Fruit Notes 9(18):1-3.

Kalt, W., MacKinnon, S., McDonald, J., Vinqvist, M., Craft, C., Howell, A. 2008. Phenolics of Vaccinium berries and other fruit crops. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 88:68-76.

Kresty, L.A., Howell, A.B., Baird, M. 2008. Cranberry proanthocyanidins inhibit acid-induced cell proliferation in human esophageal adenocarcinoma cells. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 58:676-680.


Marin, A.B., Colonna, A.E., Kudo, K., Kupferman, E.M, Mattheis, J.P. 2009. Measuring consumer response to 'Gala' apples treated with 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP). Postharvest Biol Tech 51: 73-79.

Paull, R.E., Irikura, B., Wu, P., Turano, H., Chen, N.J., Blas, A., Fellman, J.K. Gschwend, A.R., Wai, C.M., Yu, Q., Presting, G., Alam, M., and Ming, R. 2008. Fruit Development, Ripening, and Quality Related Genes in the Papaya Genome. Tropical Plant Biol. 1:246-277.

Peck, G.M., Merwin, I.A., Watkins, C.B., Chapman, K.W., Padilla-Zakour, O.I. 2009. Maturity and quality of 'Liberty' apple fruit under integrated and organic fruit production systems are similar. HortScience 44:1382-1389.

Rosenberger, D.A. 2009. Fungicides, biocides, and sanitizers for managing postharvest pathogens in apples. N.Y. Fruit Quarterly 17(3):3-6.

Rosenberger, D. 2009. Postharvest fungicides for apples in 2009. Scaffolds Fruit Journal 18(25):1-3. Online at http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/ent/scaffolds/2009/

Rosenberger, D. 2009. Sanitizers and biocides for apple storage and packing operations. Scaffolds Fruit Journal 18(25):3-5. Online at http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/ent/scaffolds/2009/

Rudell, D.R., Mattheis, J.P. 2009. Superficial scald development and related metabolism is modified by postharvest light irradiation. Postharvest Biol Tech 51:174-182.

Sugimoto N., S. Park, S. van Nocker, and R. Beaudry. 2008. Gene expression associated with apple aroma biosynthesis. Acta Horticulturae, 768:57-64.

Watkins, C.B. 2009. Postharvest physiological disorders and mineral nutrients. New York Fruit Quarterly 17(3):17-20.

Whitaker, B.D. 2008. Genetic and biochemical mechanisms of superficial scald development in apple and pear fruits. Proceedings COST action 924 International Congress: Novel approaches for the control of postharvest diseases and disorders, p. 257-268.

Whitaker, B.D., Villalobos-Acuña, M., Mitcham, E.J., Mattheis, J.P. 2009. Superficial scald susceptibility and a-farnesene metabolism in 'Bartlett' pears grown in California and Washington. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 53: 43-50.

09/30/2010

Publications and Proceedings
Almenar, E.; Samsudin, H.; Auras, R. Hate, J. 2010. Consumer acceptance of fresh blueberries in bio-based packages. J. Sci. Food Agric. 90(7): 1121-1128.

Almenar, E., Hernández-Muñoz, P., Gavara, R. 2009. Evolution of selected volatiles in chitosan-coated strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa) during refrigerated storage. J. of Agric. Food Chem. 57: 974-980.

Bai, J., Yin, X., Whitaker, B.D., Deschuytter, K., Chen, P.M. 2009. Combination of 1-methylcyclopropene and ethoxyquin to control superficial scald of d'Anjou pears. HortTechnology 19: 533-537.

Barry, C.S. and Pandey, P. 2009. A survey of cultivated heirloom tomato varieties identifies four new mutant alleles at the green-flesh locus. Molecular Breeding 24:269-276.

Barry, C.S. 2010. Factors influencing the ripening and quality of fleshy fruits. Annual Plant Reviews 38:296-326. L. Ostergaard, ed., Wiley.

Beaudry, R.M. and Vallejo, F. 2010. Comparing the function of perforated and non-perforated film in MAP: Impact on the quality of broccoli. Proc. 9th Intl Controlled Atmosphere Conference. Acta Hort.

DeEll, J., and B. Ehsani-Moghaddam. 2010. Preharvest 1-methylcyclopropene treatment reduces soft scald in Honeycrisp apples during storage. HortScience 45:414-417.

DeEll, J.R., J.T. Ayres, and D.P. Murr. 2010. Commercial application of 1-methylcyclo-propene affects storability and disorders of Empire apples. Acta Hort. 857:107-114.

Deewatthanawong, R., Watkins, C.B. 2010. ³-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) metabolism in CO2 treated tomatoes. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 57:97-105.

Deewatthanawong, R., Nock, J.F., Watkins, C.B. 2010. ³-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) accumulation in four strawberry cultivars in response to elevated CO2 storage. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 57:92-96.

de Freitas, S. T., C.V.T. do Amarante, J.M. Labavitch, and E.J. Mitcham. 2010. Cellular approach to understanding bitter pit development in apple fruit. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 57:6-13.

Fawbush, F., Nock, J.F., Watkins, C.B. 2009. Antioxidant contents and activity of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP)-treated Empire apples in air and controlled atmosphere storage. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 52:30-37.

Felicetti, E. and Mattheis, J.P. 2010. Quantification and histochemical localization of ascorbic acid in Delicious, Golden Delicious, and Fuji apple fruit during on-tree development and cold storage. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 56:56-63.

Gomes, M.H., R.M. Beaudry, D.F. Almeida, and F.X. Malcata. 2010. Modelling respiration of packaged fresh-cut Rocha pear as affected by oxygen concentration and temperature. J. Food Eng. 96:74-79.

Guevara, J.C., L. Cedeno, E.M. Yahia, and R.M. Beaudry. 2009. Modeling of temperature and relative humidity effect on respiration rate of Nopalitos. Proc. 6th International Congress on Cactus and Cochineal, Joao Pessoa, Brazil Oct. 22-26, 2007, F.A.P. Campos , J.C.B. Dubeux, Jr., and S. De Melo Silva, (eds.). Acta Hort. 811:161-166.

Jiang, Y.M. and J. Song. 2010. Fruits and Fruit Flavour: Classification and Biological Characterization. Handbook of Fruit Flavors. Ed. Feng Chen. John Wiley, New York.

Joo, M.J.; Samsudin, H.; Almenar, E.; Auras, R.; Harte, J.; Harte, B. An eco-friendly container for ready-to-eat blackberries matching lifestyle necessities. Proc. 24th IAPRI Symposium on Packaging (IAPRI 2009). South Carolina, USA.

Jung, S.K. and Watkins, C.B. 2009. 1-Methylcyclopropene treatment and bruising of different apple cultivars during storage. J. Hort. Sci. Biotech. 84:143-148.

Jurik, W.M, II., I. Vico, V.L. Gaskins, W.M. Garrett, B.D. Whitaker, W.J. Janisiewicz, and W.S. Conway. 2010. Purification and biochemical characterization of polygalacturonase produced by Penecillium expansum during postharvest decay of Anjou pear. Phytopathology 100:42-48.

Legnani, G., Watkins, C.B., Miller, W.B. 2010. Effects of hypoxic and anoxic controlled atmospheres on carbohydrates, organic acids, and fermentation products in Asiatic hybrid lily bulbs. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 56:85-94.

Lui, J., J. DeEll, G. Bozzo, and B. Shelp. 2009. Physiological disorders of postharvest apples: a role for glutamate decarboxylase derived ³-aminobutyrate? Proc. of the Eastern Regional Meeting of the Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists & Plant Development Workshop, p. 75. Guelph, Ontario.

Manthey, J. and P. Perkins-Veazie. 2009. Influences of harvest date and location on the levels of beta-carotene, ascorbic acid, total phenols and the in vitro antioxidant capacity, and phenolic profiles of five commercial varieties of mango (Mangifera indica L.). J. Agric. Food Chem. 57:10825-10830.

Mitsuhashi-Gonzalez, K. M.J. Pitts, J.K. Fellman, E.A. Curry, and C. Clary. 2010. Bruising profile of fresh apples associated with tissue type and structure. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 26:509-517.

Moran, R.E., J.R. DeEll, and W. Halteman. 2009. Effects of preharvest precipitation, air temperature, and humidity on the occurrence of soft scald in Honeycrisp apples. HortScience 44:1645-1647.

Paliyath, G., Tiwari, K. Yuan, H., Whitaker, B.D. 2008. Structural deterioration in produce: Phospholipase D, membrane deterioration and senescence. In: Paliyath, G. Murr, D.P. Handa, A.K., Luri, S. (eds.). Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers, Wiley-Blackwell, Ames, Iowa, pp 195-239.

Peck, G.M., Merwin, I.A., Watkins, C.B., Chapman, K.W., Padilla-Zakour, O.I. 2009. Maturity and quality of Liberty apple fruit under integrated and organic fruit production systems are similar. HortScience 44:1382-1389.

Pesis, E., A. Ibanez, M. Phu, E. Mitcham, S. Ebeler, and A. Dandekar. 2009. Superficial scald and bitter pit development in cold-stored transgenic apples suppressed for ethylene biosynthesis. J. Agric. Food Chem. 57: 2786-2792.

Rosenberger, D.A., Meyer, F.W. and Rugh, A.L. 2010. Controlling Penecillium blue mold in stored apples with Scholar and difenoconoazole, 2009-09. Plant Disease Management Reports (online). (in press). DOI:10.1094/PDMR04.

Rudell, D.R., Mattheis, J.P., and Hertog, M.L.A.T.M. 2009. Metabolic change precedes apple superficial scald symptoms. J. Agric. Food Chem. 57:8459-8466.

Rudell, D.R., Mattheis, J.P. 2009. Superficial scald development and related metabolism is modified by postharvest light irradiation. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 51:174-182.

Rugkong, A., Rose, J.K.C., Lee, S.J., Giovannoni, J.J., O'Neill, M.A., Watkins, C.B. 2010. Cell wall metabolism in cold-stored tomato fruit. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 57:106-113.

Singh, H.P., D.P. Murr, G. Paliyath, and J.R. DeEll. 2010. Aroma volatile biosynthesis in Gala apples stored in controlled atmosphere. Acta Hort. 857:115-121.

Song, J., L. Fan, C. Forney, and C. Campbell-Palmer. 2010. Use of hexanal, a natural volatile compound, to control postharvest diseases and extend shelf-life of highbush blueberry. Canadian J. Plant Sci. 90:359-366.

Song, J. 2010. Major enzymes in flavour volatile production and regulation in fruit and vegetables. P45-69. Enzyme in fruit and vegetable processing. Ed. Alev Bayindirli. Taylor and Francis. Group LLC.

Sun L. and van Nocker S. 2010. Analysis of promoter activity of members of the PECTATE LYASE-LIKE (PLL) gene family in cell separation in Arabidopsis. BMC Plant Biology 10:152.

Tsantili, E. Shin, Y., Nock, J.F., Watkins, C.B. 2010. Antioxidant concentrations during chilling injury development in peaches. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 57:27-34.

Vallejo, F. and R. M. Beaudry. 2010. Absorption of 1-MCP by non-target materials during storage. Proc. 9th Int'l Controlled Atmosphere Conference. Acta Hort.

Villalobos-Acuña, M.G., W.V. Biasi, S. Flores, R.B. Elkins, N.H. Willits, and E.J. Mitcham. 2010. Preharvest application of 1-methyclopropene influences fruit drop and storage potential of Bartlett pears. HortScience 45:610-616.

Whitaker, B.D., Villalobos-Acuna, M., Mitcham, E.J., and Mattheis, J.P. 2009. Superficial scald susceptibility and ±-farnescene metabolism in Bartlett pears grown in California and Washington. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 53: 43-50.


Newsletter and Technical Bulletin Articles
Region-By-Region Storage Recommendations for Honeycrisp: Responses from apple storage researchers. Compiled by R.M. Beaudry, MSU. http://smfarm.cfans.umn.edu/RegionalReccs.pdf, Good Fruit Grower 61(13):17

DeEll, J. 2010. SmartFresh and Storage of Honeycrisp apples. 53rd Intl. Fruit Tree Assoc. Conference. Compact Fruit Tree (9 pp., in press).

DeEll, J. 2010. 1-MCP technology for McIntosh apples. 53rd Intl. Fruit Tree Assoc. Conference. Compact Fruit Tree (9 pp., in press).

Fawbush, F., Nock, J., Watkins, C. 2009. Antioxidant contents and activity in SmartFresh-treated Empire apples during air and controlled atmosphere storage. New York Fruit Quarterly 17(4):15-18.

James, H., Watkins, C., Cheng, L., Nock, J. 2009. Flesh browning in McIntosh and Empire apples - a NYFVI project. 14pp. Storage Workshop, Ithaca, NY. Dept. Horticulture Publication number 58.

Kahlke C., Watkins, C. 2009. Harvest indices. Fruit Notes 9(18):1-3.

MacLean, D.D., D.P. Murr, and J.R. DeEll. 2010. Postharvest variation in total antioxidant capacity and flavonoid levels in D'Anjou Pear (Pyrus × communis L.) after treatment with 1-MCP. Acta Hort. 857:243-250.

Mattheis, J., Rosenberger, D., DeEll, J., Watkins, C. 2009. Honeycrisp panel review. 11p. Storage Workshop, Ithaca, NY. Dept. Horticulture Publication number 58.

Rosenberger, D.A. 2009. Fungicides, biocides, and sanitizers for managing postharvest pathogens in apples. NY Fruit Quarterly 17(3)3-6.

Rosenberger, D. 2009. Postharvest fungicides for apples in 2009. Scaffolds Fruit Journal 18(25):1-3. Online at http://www.nyaes.cornell.edu/ent/scaffolds/2009/.

Rosenberger, D. 2009. Sanitizers and biocides for apple storage and packing operations. Scaffolds Fruit Journal 18(25):3-5. Online at http://www.nyaes.cornell.edu/ent/scaffolds/2009/.

Watkins, C.B. 2009. Postharvest physiological disorders and mineral nutrients. New York Fruit Quarterly 17(3):17-20.

Watkins, C., Kupferman, E., Mattheis, J., DeEll, J. 2009. Storage disorders - the good, the bad, with and without 1-MCP. 12pp. Storage Workshop, Ithaca, NY. Dept. Horticulture Publication number 58.

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