Projects

INTEGRATED APPROACH TO QUALITY MAINTENANCE AND EVALUATION OF INTACT AND FRESH-CUT PRODUCE Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408251

Publications

Incresing antioxidant activity and reducing decay of blueberries by essential oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, C.Y., Wang, S.Y., Chen, C. 2008. Incresing antioxidant activity and reducing decay of blueberries by essential oils. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 56:3587-3592.

SOLUBLE SOLIDS AND SIMPLE SUGARS MEASUREMENT IN INTACT MANGO USING NEAR INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Delwiche, S.R., Mekwatanakarn, W., Wang, C.Y. 2008. Soluble solids and simple sugars measurement in intact mango using near infrared spectroscopy. HortTechnology. 18(3):325-544.

Effect of UV treatment on antioxidant capacity, antioxidant enzyme activity and decay in strawberry fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Erkan, M., Wang, S.Y., Wang, C.Y. 2007. Effect of UV treatment on antioxidant capacity, antioxidant enzyme activity and decay in strawberry fruit. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 48:163-171.

Resveratrol Content in Strawberry Fruit is Affected by Preharvest Conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, S.Y., Chen, C., Wang, C.Y., Chen, P. 2007. Resveratrol Content in Strawberry Fruit is Affected by Preharvest Conditions. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 55:8269-8274.

Transcript levels of antioxidative genes and oxygen radical scavenging enzyme activities in chilled zucchini squash in response to superatmospheric oxygen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zheng, Y., Fung, R., Wang, S.Y., Wang, C.Y. 2008. Transcript levels of antioxidative genes and oxygen radical scavenging enzyme activities in chilled zucchini squash in response to superatmospheric oxygen. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 47:151-158.

Enhancing Antioxidant, Antiproliferation, and Free Radical Scavenging Activities in Strawberries with Essential Oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, C.Y., Wang, S.Y., Yin, J., Parry, J., Yu. 2007. Enhancing Antioxidant, Antiproliferation, and Free Radical Scavenging Activities in Strawberries with Essential Oils. Journal of Agricultural Food & Chemistry. 55:6527-6532.

Cultural Practices Affect Fruit Quality and Antioxident Capacity in Blueberries - (Abstract)

Wang, S.Y., Chen, C., Sciarappa, W., Wang, C.Y. 2007. Cultural Practices Affect Fruit Quality and Antioxident Capacity in Blueberries. HortScience; 42(4):958

Effect of high oxygen atmospheres on quality of fruits and vegetables - (Review Article)

Zheng, Y., Wang, C.Y. 2007. Effect of high oxygen atmospheres on quality of fruits and vegetables. Stewart Postharvest Review. 6(2):1-8.

PHYTOCHEMICAL CONTENT IN BLUEBERRIES IS INFLUENCED BY UV ILLUMINATION - (Abstract)

Chen, C., Wang, S.Y., Wang, C.Y. 2007. Phytochemical content in blueberries is influenced by uv illumination. BARC Poster Day.

UV Treatment Enhances Flavonoid Content in Blueberries - (Abstract) - (01-Apr-07)

Effect of UV-C Irradiation on Nutraceuticals in Blueberries - (Abstract)

Chen, C., Wang, S.Y., Wang, C.Y. 2006. Effect of UV-C Irradiation on Nutraceuticals in Blueberries. Meeting Abstract.

Biochemical basis of the effects of modified and controlled atmospheres - (Review Article)

Wang, C.Y. 2006. Biochemical basis of the effects of modified and controlled atmospheres. Stewart Postharvest Review. 5: Chapter 8.

Modified and controlled atmosphere storage of tropical and subtropical fruits - (Review Article)

Wang, C.Y., Erkan, M. 2006. Modified and controlled atmosphere storage of tropical and subtropical fruits. Stewart Postharvest Review. 5: Chapter 4.

RESPONSE OF STRAWBERRY FRUIT TO HIGH OXYGEN TREATMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ayala-Zavala, J., Wang, C.Y., Wang, S.Y., Gonzalez-Aguilar, G.A. 2007. Response of strawberry fruit to high oxygen treatment. Food Technology and Biotechnology. 45:166-173.

NATURAL VOLATILE TREATMENTS INCREASE FREE RADICAL SCAVENGING CAPACITY OF STRAWBERRIES AND BLACKBERRIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chanjirakul, K., Wang, S.Y., Wang, C.Y., Siriphanich, J. 2007. Natural volatile treatments increase free radical scavenging capacity of strawberries and blackberries. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 87:1463-1472.

INFLUENCE OF CULTIVAR AND HARVEST METHOD ON POSTHARVEST STORAGE QUALITY OF PEPPER (CAPSICUM ANNUUM L.) FRUIT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, D.L., Stommel, J.R., Fung, R.W., Wang, C.Y., Whitaker, B.D. 2006. Influence of cultivar and harvest method on postharvest storage quality of pepper (capsicum annuum l.) fruit. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 42:243-247.

PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL RESPONSES OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS TO METHYL JASMONATE - (Review Article)

Gonzalez-Aguilar, G., Tiznado-Hernandez, M., Wang, C.Y. 2006. Physiological and biochemical responses of horticultural products to methyl jasmonate. Stewart Postharvest Review. 2:1-9.

THE USE OF ESSENTIAL OILS AS NATURAL PRESERVATIVES FOR BERRY FRUITS - (Abstract)

Wang, C.Y. 2006. The use of essential oils as natural preservatives for berry fruits. [abstract]. HortScience. 41:1042-1043.

EFFECT OF NATURAL VOLATILE COMPOUNDS ON ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY AND ANTIOXIDANT ENZYMES IN RASPBERRIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chanjirakul, K., Wang, C.Y., Wang, S.Y., Siriphanich, J. 2006. Effect of natural volatile compounds on antioxidant capacity and antioxidant enzymes in raspberries. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 40:106-115.

CHARACTERIZATION OF LEAOX GENE EXPRESSION IN RESPONSE TO MESA AND MEJA PRE-TREATMENT AND LOW TEMPERATURE IN PINK TOMATOES (LYCOPERSICON ESCULENTUM) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fung, R.M., Wang, C.Y., Smith, D.L., Gross, K.C., Tao, Y., Tian, M. 2006. Characterization of leaox gene expression in response to mesa and meja pre-treatment and low temperature in pink tomatoes (lycopersicon esculentum). Journal of Plant Physiology. 163:1049-1060.

DEVELOPMENT OF HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHILLING INJURY IN CUCUMBERS: PART I. SPECTRAL ANALYSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Y., Chen, Y.R., Wang, C.Y., Chan, D.E., Kim, M.S. 2005. Development of hyperspectral imaging technique for the detection of chilling injury in cucumbers: Part I. Spectral Analysis. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 22:101-111.

DEVELOPMENT OF HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHILLING INJURY IN CUCUMBERS: SPECTRAL AND IMAGE ANALYSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Y., Chen, Y.R., Wang, C.-Y., Chan, D.C., Kim, M.S. 2006. Development of hyperspectral imaging technique for the detection of chilling injury in cucumbers; spectral and image analysis. Applied Eng. in Agric. 22:(1):101-111.

CHANGES IN STRAWBERRY PHENOLICS, ANTHOCYANINS, AND ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY IN RESPONSE TO HIGH OXYGEN TREATMENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zheng, Y., Wang, S.Y., Wang, C.Y., Zheng, W. 2006. Changes in strawberry phenolics, anthocyanins, and antioxidant capacity in response to high oxygen treatments. Food Science and Biotechnology. 40:49-57.

MICROBIAL, CHEMICAL, AND SENSORY QUALITY CHANGES OF FRESH PROCESSED `RED OAK LEAF' LETTUCE TREATED WITH UV-C RADIATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allende, A., Mcevoy, J.L., Luo, Y., Artes, F., Wang, C.Y. 2006. Effectiveness of two-sided UV-C treatments in inhibiting natural microflora and extending the shelf-life of minimally processed `Red Oak Leaf¿ lettuce. Food Microbiology. 2:241-249.

EFFECT OF NATURAL PRODUCTS ON DECAY AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES OF FRESH-CUT PAPAYAS - (Abstract)

Wang, C.Y., Chanjirakul, K., Wang, S.Y., Siriphanich, J. 2005. Effect of natural products on decay and antioxidant activities of fresh-cut papayas. Hortscience. 40(4):1004

BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES IN PINEAPPLE SLICES TREATED WITH ANTIBROWNING AGENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gonzalez-Aguilar, G.A., Ruiz, S., Vasquez, S., Wang, C.Y. 2005. Biochemical changes in pineapple slices treated with antibrowning agents. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 40:377-384.

DEVELOPMENT OF SIMPLE ALGORITHM FOR THE DETECTION OF CHILLING INJURY IN CUCUMBERS FROM VISIBLE/NEAR INFRARED HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Y., Chen, Y.R., Wang, C.Y., Chan, D.E., Kim, M.S. 2005. Development of simple algorithm for the detection of chilling injury in cucumbers from visible/near infrared hyperspectral imaging. Applied Spectroscopy. 59:136-143.

DEVELOPMENT OF HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING TECHNIQUE FOR THE DETECTION OF CHILLING INJURY IN CUCUMBERS: PART II. IMAGE ANALYSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (20-Sep-04)

METHYL JASMONATE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ETHANOL TREATMENTS INCREASES ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY, AROMA COMPOUNDS AND POSTHARVEST LIFE OF STRAWBERRY FRUIT - (Abstract)

Ayala-Zavala, F.J., Wang, C.Y., Wang, S.Y., Gonzalez-Aguilar, G. 2004. Methyl jasmonate in conjunction with ethanol treatments increases antioxidant capacity, aroma compounds and postharvest life of strawberry fruit [abstract]. International Symposium Tropical and Sub-tropical Fruits. p. 157.

ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY AND AROMA COMPOUNDS OF STRAWBERRY FRUIT ARE AFFECTED BY STORAGE TEMPERATURE - (Abstract)

Ayala-Zavala, J.F., Wang, S.Y., Wang, C.Y., Gonzalez-Aguilar, G., Montoya, L.C. 2004. Antioxidant capacity and aroma compounds of strawberry fruit are affected by storage temperature. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. 58(6):158

HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS: POSTHARVEST MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION - (Book/Chapter)

Wang, C.Y., Wang, S.Y. 2004. Horticultural products: postharvest management and nutrition. Vision of 2050 Agriculture in China. p. 309-319.

A NOVEL INTEGRATED PCA AND FLD METHOD ON HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING FEATURE EXTRACTION FOR CUCUMBER CHILLING DAMAGE INSPECTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cheng, X., Chen, Y.R., Tao, Y., Wang, C.Y., Kim, M.S., Lefcourt, A.M. 2004. A novel integrated PCA and FLD method on hyperspectral imaging feature extraction method for cucumber chilling damage inspection. Transactions of ASAE. 47(04):1313-1320.

CORRELATION OF INCREASED ALTERNATIVE OXIDASE GENE EXPRESSION WITH REDUCED CHILLING INJURY IN COLD-STORED TOMATOES (LYCOPERSICON ESCULENTUM) - (Abstract)

Wang, C.Y., Fung, R.W., Smith, D.L., Gross, K.C., Tao, Y., Tian, M. 2004. Correlation of increased alternative oxidase gene expression with reduced chilling injury in cold-stored tomatoes (lycopersicon esculentum) [abstract]. HortScience. 39:806.

QUALITY OF TOMATO SLICES FRESHLY CUT FROM FRUIT TREATED WITH METHYL JASMONATE - (Abstract)

Wang, C.Y. 2004. Quality of tomato slices freshly cut from fruit treated with methyl jasmonate [abstract]. Hortscience. 39:817.

HOT WATER AND CURING TREATMENTS REDUCE CHILLING INJURY AND MAINTAIN POSTHARVEST QUALITY OF 'VALENCIA' ORANGES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Erkan, M., Wang, C.Y. 2005. Hot water and curing treatments reduce chilling injury and maintain postharvest quality of 'valencia' oranges. International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 40:91-96.

MICROBIAL AND QUALITY CHANGES IN FRESH-CUT BABY SPINACH STORED UNDER MAP AND SUPER ATMOSPHERIC OXYGEN CONDITIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allende, A., Luo, Y., Mcevoy, J.L., Artes, F., Wang, C.Y. Microbial and quality changes in fresh-cut baby spinach stored under map and super atmospheric oxygen conditions. Postharvest Biology and Technology 33 (2004) 51-59

EFFECT OF STORAGE TEMPERATURES ON ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY AND AROMA COMPOUNDS IN STRAWBERRY FRUIT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ayala-Zavala, J.F., Wang, S.Y., Wang, C.Y., Gonzalez-Aguilar, G., Montoya, L.C. 2004. Effect of storage temperatures on antioxidant capacity and aroma compounds in strawberry fruit. Swiss Society of Food Science and Technology. 37:687-695.

UV-C IRRADIATION PREVENTS BREAKDOWN AND CHILLING INJURY OF PEACHES DURING COLD STORAGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gonzalez-Aguilar, G., Wang, C.Y., Buta, J.G. 2004. Uv-c irradiation prevents breakdown and chilling injury of peaches during cold storage. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 84:415-422

MESA AND MEJA INCREASE STEADY-STATE TRANSCRIPT LEVELS OF ALTERNATIVE OXIDASE AND RESISTANCE AGAINST CHILLING INJURY IN SWEET PEPPERS (CAPSICUM ANNUUM L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fung, R.W., Wang, C.Y., Smith, D.L., Gross, K.C., Tian, M. 2003. Mesa and meja increase steady-state transcript levels of alternative oxidase and resistance against chilling injury in sweet peppers (capsicum annuum l.). Plant Science. 166(2004) 711-719

PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES IN PINEAPPLE SLICES TREATED WITH ANTIBROWNING AGENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gonzalez-Aguilar, G.A., Ruiz, S., Zavaleta, R., Wang, C.Y. 2003. Physiological changes in pineapple slices treated with antibrowning agents. Food Science and Technology. May 2004, V. 37. Issue 3, P. 369-376.

EFFECT OF HIGH OXYGEN ATMOSPHERES ON BLUEBERRY PHENOLICS, ANTHOCYANINS, AND ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zheng, Y., Wang, C.Y., Wang, S.Y., Zheng, W. 2003. Effect of high oxygen atmospheres on blueberry phenolics, anthocyanins, and antioxidant capacity. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Vol. 51, No. 24, 7162-7169

MAINTAINING POSTHARVEST QUALITY OF RASPBERRIES WITH NATURAL VOLATILE COMPOUNDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, C.Y. 2003. Maintaining postharvest quality of raspberries with natural volatile compounds. International Journal of Food Science and Technology 2003, 38, 869-875

REDUCING CHILLING INJURY AND ENHANCING TRANSCRIPT LEVELS OF HEAT SHOCK PROTEINS, PR-PROTEINS AND ALTERNATIVE OXIDASE BY METHYL JASMONATE AND METHYL SALICYLATE IN TOMATOES AND PEPPERS - (Abstract)

Wang, C.Y., Fung, R., Ding, C. 2003. Reducing chilling injury and enhancing transcript levels of heat shock proteins, pr-proteins and alternative oxidase by methyl jasmonate and methyl salicylate in tomatoes and peppers. Meeting Abstract. 2003. V. 38. P. 860.

TREATMENTS WITH METHYL SALICYLATE AND METHYL JASMONATE INCREASE CHILLING TOLERANCE AND EXPRESSION LEVELS OF ALTERNATIVE OXIDASE TRANSCRIPT IN BELL PEPPERS - (Abstract)

Fung, R.W., Wang, C.Y., Smith, D.L., Gross, K.C., Tian, M. Treatments with methyl salicylate and methyl jasmonate increase chilling tolerance and expression levels of alternative oxidase transcript in bell peppers. Hortscience. 2003. V. 38. P. 860.

THE DUAL EFFECTS OF METHYL SALICYLATE ON RIPENING AND EXPRESSION OF ETHYLENE BIOSYNTHESIS GENES IN TOMATO FRUIT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ding, C., Wang, C.Y. 2003. The dual effects of methyl salicylate on ripening and expression of ethylene biosynthesis genes in tomato fruit. Plant Science. 164 (2003) 589-596

METHYL JASMONATE REDUCES DECAY AND MAINTAINS POSTHARVEST QUALITY OF PAPAYA 'SUNRISE' - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gonzalez-Aguilar, G.A., Buta, J., Wang, C.Y. Methyl jasmonate reduces decay and maintains postharvest quality of papaya 'sunrise'. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 2002. V. 28. P. 361-370.

EFFECTS OF METHYL JASMONATE AND SUPERATMOSPHERIC OXYGEN LEVELS ON ALTERNATIVE OXIDASE IN LOW TEMPERATURE STORED GREEN PEPPER (CAPSICUM ANNUUM L.) AND ZUCCHINI SQUASH (CUCURBITA PEPO L.) - (Abstract) - (18-Apr-02)