Nectarine Fruit Ripening and Quality Assessed Using the Index of Absorbance Difference (IAD) by E. Bonora, D. Stefanelli, G. Costa

“…Consistency of fruit quality is extremely important in horticulture. …”
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Does Eco-label Format Influence Consumers’ Valuation of Fruit-Producing Plants? by Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia Rihn, Xuan Wei

“… Consumer demand for environmentally friendly products has increased, and consumers are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly fruit-producing plants. With the increased demand, however, the number and variety of eco-labels describing the environmentally friendly qualities of plants has also increased, which could confuse consumers and decrease label effectiveness. …”
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2010 Cost Estimates of Establishing and Producing Pitaya (Dragon Fruit) in South Florida by Edward A. Evans, Jordan Huntley, Jonathan Crane, Allen F. Wysocki

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Micromechanical behavior of the apple fruit cuticle investigated by Brillouin light scattering microscopy by Timm Landes, Bishnu P. Khanal, Hans Lukas Bethge, Tina Lehrich, Maximilian Seydi Kilic, Franz Renz, Miroslav Zabic, Moritz Knoche, Dag Heinemann

“…In this study, non-invasive Brillouin light scattering (BLS) spectroscopy was applied to probe the micro-mechanics of native CM, dewaxed CM (DCM), and isolated cutin matrix (CU) of mature apple fruit. The BLS signal arises from the photon interaction with thermally induced pressure waves and allows for imaging with mechanical contrast. …”
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Achachairú (Garcinia humilis) Fruit Trees: Botany and Commercial Cultivation in South Florida by Federico W. Sanchez, Jonathan H. Crane, Haimanote Bayabil, Ali Sarkhosh, Muhammad A. Shahid, Bruce Schaffer

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Home Gardening Food Safety: Washing the Fruits (and Vegetables) of Your Labor Properly by Eshani Persaud, Amy Simonne, Karla P. Shelnutt

“…It is a great way to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables—foods that are an important part of a healthy diet. …”
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UPLC-TOF-MS Characterization and Identification of Bioactive Iridoids in Cornus mas Fruit by Shixin Deng, Brett J. West, C. Jarakae Jensen

“…Nine of these were reported for the first time from C. mas fruit. The iridoids did not induce SOS repair of DNA, indicating a lack of genotoxic activity in E. coli PQ37. …”
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Does Eco-label Format Influence Consumers’ Valuation of Fruit-Producing Plants? by Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia Rihn, Xuan Wei

“… Consumer demand for environmentally friendly products has increased, and consumers are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly fruit-producing plants. With the increased demand, however, the number and variety of eco-labels describing the environmentally friendly qualities of plants has also increased, which could confuse consumers and decrease label effectiveness. …”
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Evaluation of engineering, physiochemical and nutritional properties of three different varieties of pomelo fruit by Simple Sharma, Barinderjit Singh, Yashi Srivastava

“…Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify the engineering, physiochemical, and nutritional properties of selected varieties of pomelo fruit. Research method: The study was carried out using a one-way analysis of variance with three replications on selected varieties of pomelo fruit. …”
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Biological Functions and Health Benefits of Flavonoids in Fruits and Vegetables: A Contemporary Review by Xiaoyuan Zheng, Xuejiao Zhang, Fankui Zeng

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West Indian Fruit Fly, Anastrepha obliqua (Macquart) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, John B. Heppner, Gary J. Steck, Thomas R. Fasulo

“…It is intercepted frequently in mangoes and several other fruits from various countries. This revised 5-page fact sheet was written by H. …”
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South American Fruit Fly, Anastrepha fraterculus (Wiedemann) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Jr.

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Phytochemical, Cytotoxic, and Antimicrobial Evaluation of the Fruits of Miswak Plant, Salvadora persica L. by Mohammed Al Bratty, Hafiz A. Makeen, Hassan A. Alhazmi, Sohier M. Syame, Ashraf N. Abdalla, Husham E. Homeida, Shahnaz Sultana, Waquar Ahsan, Asaad Khalid

“…To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study aimed at conducting phytochemical, cytotoxic, and antimicrobial investigations of the fruits (berries) of S. persica collected from the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia. …”
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Tropical Fruit Growers' Water Use and Conservation Practices in Miami-Dade County by Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, Jonathan H. Crane, Glenn D. Israel, Carlos F. Balerdi

“… This fact sheet reports water conservation trends for tropical fruit producers based on an extensive survey carried out in Miami-Dade County. …”
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Impact of nitrogen fertilization and rootstock genotype on growth and fruit quality of Nules clementine by Fatima Ezahra Omari, Lhou Beniken

“…Optimal yield and fruit quality in Nules clementine are achieved using 540g of N/tree/year when grafted on Carrizo citrange. …”
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Retracted: Design and Fabrication of Solar Dryer System for Food Preservation of Vegetables or Fruit by Journal of Food Quality

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South Florida Tropical Fruit Grower Perspectives: Water Conservation Management Practices by Kati W. Migliaccio, Jonathan H. Crane, Edward Evans, Bruce Schaffer, Yuncong Li, Rafael Muñoz-Carpena

“…Crane, Edward Evans, Bruce Schaffer, Yuncong Li, and Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, presents the results of a survey designed to assess changing views of tropical fruit producers in Miami-Dade County regarding water quantity and quality management practices. …”
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Heat Pump Drying of Fruits and Vegetables: Principles and Potentials for Sub-Saharan Africa by Folasayo Fayose, Zhongjie Huan

“…However, heat pump drying (HPD) of fruits and vegetables has been largely unexploited in South Africa and by extension to the sub-Saharan African region. …”
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Coccoloba uvifera (L.) (Polygonaceae) Fruit: Phytochemical Screening and Potential Antioxidant Activity by Maira Rubi Segura Campos, Jorge Ruiz Ruiz, Luis Chel-Guerrero, David Betancur Ancona

“…The flora of Latin America attracts gaining interest as it provides a plethora of still unexplored or underutilized fruits that can contribute to human well-being due to their nutritional value and their content of bioactive compounds. …”
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Retracted: Combination of Fruit and Vegetable Storage and Fresh-Keeping with Postharvest Heat Treatment by Journal of Chemistry

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