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International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation

International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation (IJPTI)

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International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation (2 papers in press)

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  • Determinants of postharvest handling practices and technologies harnessed by smallholder fruit crop farmers in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa   Order a copy of this article
    by Vhahangwele Belemu, Isaac Busayo Oluwatayo 
    Abstract: Postharvest losses (PHL) in fruit crop production pose a serious challenge resulting in reduced fruits quality, shorter shelf life, and economic losses to smallholder fruit crop farmers. This study examined the drivers of postharvest handling practices and technologies harnessed by fruit crop farmers in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa. A total of 224 farmers were interviewed. Descriptive analysis of data reveals a predominance of male farmers engagement in agriculture and land ownership compared to women farmers. There is limited access to credit, storage facilities, and markets. The most common fruits grown include avocados, mangoes, macadamias and bananas. The main selling channels are farmers markets, and roadside stands, with limited exports. The Tobit model result showed that land ownership, selling method, access to agricultural information and availability of packhouse significantly influence postharvest handling practices and technologies harnessed. The study highlights the critical need for improved access to credit, markets, storage infrastructure, and educational programs.
    Keywords: smallholder fruit crop farmers; Limpopo Province; postharvest losses; PHL; seasonal heat stress; economic loss; Vhembe District.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJPTI.2025.10073127
     

Special Issue on: AAPHCE 2023 Innovative Solutions for Food Loss and Waste Reduction in Africa

  • Prickly pear mucilage coating reinforced with cellulose nanofibers preserved quality of minimally processed butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) during cold storage   Order a copy of this article
    by Mawande Hugh Shinga, Olaniyi Amos Fawole 
    Abstract: Minimally processed products deteriorate in quality due to increased respiration, enzymatic activity, and microbial growth. Postharvest treatment applications are needed to maintain quality and enhance marketability. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Opuntia ficus-indica mucilage (OFIM) reinforced with cellulose nanofibres (CNF) as an edible coating for fresh-cut butternut during cold storage. Butternut cubes were coated with 0.5% OFIM containing 0.03, 0.06, or 0.09% CNF and stored at 4 C and 85 +- 5% RH for 20 days. Quality parameters, including weight loss, firmness, respiration rate (RR), total soluble solids (TSS), titratable acidity (TA), colour, total carotenoid content (TCC), total phenolic content (TPC), total ascorbic acid content (AA) and 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) were measured every four days. OFIM coating reduced WL and maintained TSS, TA, firmness, TPC, AA and DPPH compared to uncoated fruit. These findings suggest OFIM could be a natural preservative for minimally processed produce.
    Keywords: edible coating; postharvest quality; antioxidant activities; market value; minimally processed produce; Opuntia ficus-indica mucilage; cold storage.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJPTI.2025.10071250
     

 

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