Compressed Sensing Based Apple Image Measurement Matrix Selection by Ying Xiao, Wanlin Gao, Ganghong Zhang, Han Zhang

“…Real time acquiring and transmitting apple image has great importance for monitoring the growth of fruit trees and efficiently picking apple. This paper firstly chooses sym5 wavelet base as apple image sparse transformation base, and then it uses Gaussian random matrices, Bernoulli random matrices, Partial Orthogonal random matrices, Partial Hadamard matrices, and Toeplitz matrices to measure apple images, respectively. …”
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Assessment of Enzymatic Browning and Evaluation of Antibrowning Methods on Dates by Mariam Al-Amrani, Ahmed Al-Alawi, Insaaf Al-Marhobi

“…Dates’ color is known to play a crucial role in determining the value and quality of the fruit. The color changes from the natural accepted golden color to unfavorable dark brown color during storage. …”
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Fresh-cut watermelon: postharvest physiology, technology, and opportunities for quality improvement by Ebenezer Quandoh, Karin Albornoz

“…Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) fruit is widely consumed for its sweetness, flavor, nutrition and health-promoting properties. …”
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Chemical and Sensory Effects of Cofermentation and Blending of Malbec and Merlot Wines from the Central Coast of California by L. Federico Casassa, Armando Vega-Osorno, Anibal A. Catania, James F. Harbertson

“…The perception of wine length was positively correlated with red fruit aroma (R2 = 0.94 and p=0.006) and negatively correlated with earthy aroma (R2 = 0.91 and p=0.012). …”
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Contribution à l’anthropologie de la consommation de champignons à partir du cas du sud-ouest de la France (xvie-xxie siècles) by Frédéric Duhart

“…The history of their trade and consumption invite to think about the management of a « natural resource ». This paper is the fruit of a longue durée approach to mushroom consumption in South West France. …”
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Kabale University Interdisciplinary Research Journal (KURJ) by Siraje, Kaaya, George Stanley, Kinyata

“…The papers include: Reverse logistics and environmental sustainability in selected manufacturing entities in Kampala district, Uganda; Antiplasmodial compounds from Millettia dura; Resource mobilisation and allocation priorities on knowledge production in universities in Uganda: an empirical study; Epidemiology and causes of common soccer injuries during university games in Uganda; Micro-credit institution’s services and sustainability of micro, small and medium-scale enterprises during Covid-19 pandemic in Kigezi region south western Uganda; Transformational Leadership style and occupational stress among primary School Teachers in Tanzania; Citrus fruit farmers’ Adaptation Capacities to Climate Variability in Ngora district, Eastern Uganda; Developing metacognition in pre-primary childhood education in Nigeria and Uganda; and Mentorship and supervision in Ugandan higher education Institutions universities: challenges and prospects. …”
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Dietary protein intake and PM2.5 on ovarian cancer survival: A prospective cohort study by He-Li Xu, Yi-Fan Wei, Qi Bao, Ya-Li Wang, Xiao-Ying Li, Dong-Hui Huang, Fang-Hua Liu, Yi-Zi Li, Yue-Yang Zhao, Xin-Xin Zhao, Qian Xiao, Song Gao, Ren-Jie Chen, Ling Ouyang, Xia Meng, Xue Qin, Ting-Ting Gong, Qi-Jun Wu

“…Conclusions: This study provides evidence linking the potential interactions between dietary fish, egg, and fruit/vegetable protein intake and PM2.5 exposure on all-cause mortality of OC patients. …”
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Investigating Parkinson’s disease risk across farming activities using data mining and large-scale administrative health data by Pascal Petit, François Berger, Vincent Bonneterre, Nicolas Vuillerme

“…The highest-risk group included FMs engaged in pig farming, cattle farming, truck farming, fruit arboriculture, and crop farming, with mean hazard ratios (HRs) ranging from 1.22 to 1.67. …”
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Soil mesofauna diversity in agricultural systems of Slovenia using the QBS index and its modifications by Vid Naglič, Nataša Šibanc, Tine Grebenc, Irena Bertoncelj

“…Minimum tillage promoted higher biodiversity, especially of Collembola, compared to conventional tillage. In fruit production systems, the ratio of Collembola to Acarina differed from that of arable fields, skewing in favour of Collembola, possibly related to the use of copper-containing pesticides in organic orchards and systemic herbicides in IPM systems. …”
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GC-MS Analysis and Study of the Antimicrobial Activity of Citrus paradisi, Citrus aurantifolia, and Citrus sinensis Peel Essential Oils as Hand Sanitizer by Isra Osman Mohammed, Ayat Ahmed Alrasheid, Saad Mohammed Hussein Ayoub

“…In conclusion, essential oils obtained from citrus fruit peel represent a rich source of compounds possessing antimicrobial properties and could be an alternative to synthetic antimicrobial agents.…”
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Chemical constituents and antibacterial activity of essential oils in <i>Amomum longiligulare</i> from Vietnam by N. Hung, N. H. Toan

“…This paper reports the chemical constituents and the antibacterial activity of essential oils from the leaves, rhizomes, and fruits of Amomum longiligulare T.L. Wu (Zingiberaceae) obtained by microwave-assisted hydrodistillation. …”
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Characterizing the Deacidification Adsorption Model of Organic Acids and Phenolic Compounds of Noni Extract Using Weak Base Ion Exchanger by Haslaniza Hashim, Saiful Irwan Zubairi, Wan Aida Wan Mustapha, Mohamad Yusof Maskat

“…Although noni (Morinda citrifolia L.) has been used to treat a broad range of diseases, many people avoid consuming the fruits because of its unpleasant odor caused by organic acids. …”
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Red Light Exposure Delays Appearance and Aroma Deterioration of Fresh-Cut Watermelon during Retail Display by Yue Shi, Yubin Wang, Yue Ma, Yong Xu, Xiaoyan Zhao, Chao Zhang

“…The red light exposure reduced the color difference of the fruit surface significantly as well as maintaining its redness. …”
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Genetic variability studies of diverse cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) cultivars for growth and yield parameters in coastal zone of Karnataka by Arati Yadawad*, A. M. Maruthesh and K. Nishmitha

“…Fifteen year old standing cashew orchard planted with 42 diverse cashew cultivars were evaluated for 15 fruit, nut, growth and yield parameters following randomized complete block design with two replications. …”
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Testing of selected hybrids of Ribes nigrum L. in Estonia by Ave Kikas, Asta-Virve Libek

“…The aim of the experiment was to study the agronomical and fruit quality traits of the selected hybrids and to identify the genotypes with the best properties. …”
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Impact of Pretreatment and Drying Factors on Chemical and Biochemical Attributes of Moroccan Thompson Seedless Grapes by Abdelhakim Boudboud, Mohamed Ben Aziz, Hassan Hajjaj, Lhoussain Hajji, Bruno de Meulenaer, Hamid Mazouz

“…Drying is a common technique in the agrifood industry, but insufficient control in the drying process can result in changes to the fruit’s appearance due to physiological damage during processing. …”
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Microsatellite and Mitochondrial COI Provide Novel Insights Into the Population Genetic Structure of White Prunicola Scale (Pseudaulacaspis prunicola) in China by Minmin Niu, Dengen Fu, Haoyang Wang, Yun Liu, Xuanxing Du, Qing Zhao, Jiufeng Wei

“…ABSTRACT The white prunicola scale Pseudaulacaspis prunicola (Maskell) is an important pest of fruit and ornamental plants, characterised by its wide distribution, broad host range and distinct biological traits. …”
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Removal of copper (II) ions from aqueous solution using acid- and alkali-treated carbonized mangosteen peel as adsorbent by Anee Sweatha, Krishnan Soundarajan

“…Biosorption is a highly effective option. Fruit peels, a typical agricultural waste, have been widely employed as low-cost biosorbents. …”
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A Chromosome level assembly of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) variety grown in arid environment by Himanshu V. Patankar, Luis F. Rivera, Fatima Omari Alzahrani, Rod A. Wing, Ikram Blilou

“…Abstract The pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is an ancient fruit-bearing tree known for its nutritional and antioxidant properties. …”
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A Review of Watermelon Production and Price Trends from 2010 to 2021 by Tara Wade, Kelvin Amon, Kevin Athearn, Craig Frey

“… Watermelons are primarily produced by eight states on over 100,000 acres each year (USDA-NASS, 2022). Most of the fruit (almost 80%) are cultivated in California, Florida, Georgia, and Texas with Florida leading in domestic production (USDA-ERS, 2020a). …”
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