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Research Publications (Food Safety)

This page tracks research articles published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. Recent articles are available ahead of print and searchable by Journal, Article Title, and Category. Research publications are tracked across six categories: Bacterial Pathogens, Chemical Contaminants, Natural Toxins, Parasites, Produce Safety, and Viruses. Articles produced by USDA Grant Funding Agencies (requires login) and FDA Grant Funding Agencies (requires login) are also tracked in Scopus.

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  1. Ozone treatment inhibits dry rot development and diacetoxyscirpenol accumulation in inoculated potato tuber by influencing growth of Fusarium sulphureum and ergosterol biosynthesis

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology
      • Natural toxins
      • Mycotoxins

  2. Edible and water-soluble corn zein coating impregnated with nisin for Listeria monocytogenes reduction on nectarines and apples

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology
      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Listeria monocytogenes

  3. Edible and water-soluble corn zein coating impregnated with nisin for Listeria monocytogenes reduction on nectarines and apples

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): Gabriella Mendes-Oliveira, Ganyu Gu, Yaguang Luo, Antonios Zografos, Ioannis Minas, Xiangwu Nou

      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Bacterial pathogens

  4. UV-B pre-irradiation induces cold tolerance in tomato fruit by SlUVR8-mediated upregulation of superoxide dismutase and catalase

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): Zhifang Jiang, Mingfeng Xu, Jufang Dong, Yun Zhu, Panpan Lou, Yidie Han, Juan Hao, Yanjun Yang, Jun Ni, Maojun Xu

  5. 60Coγ-ray irradiation inhibits germination of fresh walnuts by modulating respiratory metabolism and reducing energy status during storage

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): Haichao Hu, Nana Jing, Yuhang Peng, Chaobin Liu, Huiling Ma, Yanping Ma

  6. UV-C irradiation delays the physiological changes of bell pepper fruit during storage

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): Lili Ma, Qing Wang, Li Li, Donald Grierson, Shuzhi Yuan, Shufang Zheng, Yunxiang Wang, Baogang Wang, Chunmei Bai, Anzhen Fu, Lipu Gao, Benzhong Zhu, Yunbo Luo, Jianlou Mu, Jinhua Zuo

  7. Potential use of atmospheric cold plasma for postharvest preservation of blueberries

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): Xiaoxia Hu, Hao Sun, Xudong Yang, Dongjie Cui, Yuqi Wang, Jie Zhuang, Xiaoxia Wang, Ruonan Ma, Zhen Jiao

  8. Inactivation of Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes and murine norovirus (MNV-1) on fresh strawberries by conventional and water-assisted ultraviolet light (UV-C)

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): J. Ortiz-Solà, I. Abadias, P. Colàs-Medà, M. Anguera, I. Viñas

      • Bacterial pathogens
      • Viruses
      • Listeria monocytogenes
      • Norovirus
      • Salmonella

  9. Melatonin reduces pesticide residue, delays senescence, and improves antioxidant nutrient accumulation in postharvest jujube fruit

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): Benliang Deng, Chunbo Xia, Shan Tian, Haojie Shi

      • Pesticide residues
      • Chemical contaminants

  10. Impact of electron-beam irradiation combined with shellac coating on the suppression of chlorophyll degradation and water loss of lime fruit during storage

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): Ratchagon Pongsri, Sukanya Aiamla-or, Varit Srilaong, Apiradee Uthairatanakij, Pongphen Jitareerat

  11. Genome and metabolites analysis reveal insights into control of foodborne pathogens in fresh-cut fruits by Lactobacillus pentosus MS031 isolated from Chinese Sichuan Paocai

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): Lanhua Yi, Teng Qi, Jiahong Ma, Kaifang Zeng

  12. The effect of different doses of ozone treatments on the postharvest quality and biodiversity of cantaloupes

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): Cunkun Chen, Huijie Zhang, Xiaojun Zhang, Chenghu Dong, Wentong Xue, Wentao Xu

  13. Microbial decontamination system combining antimicrobial solution washing and atmospheric dielectric barrier discharge cold plasma treatment for preservation of mandarins

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): In Hee Bang, Eun Song Lee, Ho Seon Lee, Sea C. Min

  14. Assessment of antifungal activities of a biocontrol bacterium BA17 for managing postharvest gray mold of green bean caused by Botrytis cinerea

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): Yonggang Li, Yanan Cai, Yanbo Liang, Pingsheng Ji, Lankun Xu

  15. Molecular and metabolic strategies for postharvest detection of heat-resistant fungus Neosartorya fischeri and its discrimination from Aspergillus fumigatus

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): Giorgia Pertile, Magdalena Frąc, Emilia Fornal, Karolina Oszust, Agata Gryta, Takaski Yaguchi

  16. Impact of light quality (white, red, blue light and UV-C irradiation) on changes in anthocyanin content and dynamics of PAL and POD activities in apical and basal spear sections of white asparagus after harvest

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): S. Huyskens-Keil, I. Eichholz-Dündar, K. Hassenberg, W.B. Herppich

  17. Effects of postharvest pulsed light treatments on the quality and antioxidant properties of persimmons during storage

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): Gabriela I. Denoya, Gianpiero Pataro, Giovanna Ferrari

  18. Novel organic-based postharvest sanitizer formulation using Box Behnken design and mathematical modeling approach: A case study of fresh pistachio storage under modified atmosphere packaging

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): Abdollatif Sheikhi, Seyed Hossein Mirdehghan, Mohammad Mehdi Arab, Maliheh Eftekhari, Hamed Ahmadi, Saeid Jamshidi, Shahin Gheysarbigi

  19. Electrolysed water and salt solutions can reduce green and blue molds while maintain the quality properties of ‘Valencia’ late oranges

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): Khamis Youssef, Ahmed Hussien

  20. Enhancement of table grape flavor by postharvest application of monoterpenes in modified atmosphere

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): Kamal Tyagi, Itay Maoz, Yakov Vinokur, Victor Rodov, Efraim Lewinsohn, Amnon Lichter

  21. Design and development of an on-line fluorescence spectroscopy system for detection of aflatoxin in pistachio nuts

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Author(s): Qifang Wu, Huirong Xu

      • Natural toxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Aflatoxins
      • Natural toxins

  22. The use of redox potential to estimate free chlorine in fresh produce washing operations: Possibilities and limitations

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Publication date: October 2019

      , Volume 156

      Author(s): Sam Van Haute, Bin Zhou, Yaguang Luo, Imca Sampers, Martijn Vanhaverbeke, Patricia Millner

  23. Analysis and detection of decayed blueberry by low field nuclear magnetic resonance and imaging

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Publication date: October 2019

      , Volume 156

      Author(s): Shicheng Qiao, Youwen Tian, Ping Song, Kuan He, Shiyuan Song

  24. Fresh culinary herbs decontamination with essential oil vapours applied under vacuum conditions

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Publication date: October 2019

      , Volume 156

      Author(s): Antonio López-Gómez, María Ros-Chumillas, Vera Antolinos, Laura Buendía-Moreno, Laura Navarro-Segura, María José Sánchez-Martínez, Ginés Benito Martínez-Hernández, Sonia Soto-Jover

      • Bacterial pathogens

  25. Quality and safety attributes on shredded carrots by using Origanum majorana and ascorbic acid

    • Postharvest Biology and Technology

    • Publication date: September 2019

      , Volume 155

      Author(s): Panayiota Xylia, Abigail Clark, Antonios Chrysargyris, Gianfranco Romanazzi, Nikos Tzortzakis