Projects

Enhancement of the Quality and Microbial Stability of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables with Edible Coatings and Other Surface Treatments Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 418616

Enhanced Utilization of Carbohydrates and Polysaccharides from Citrus Processing Waste Streams Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 417988

Effect of Pre-Harvest Sprays of Carnauba Wax & Other Natural Treatments on Fruit to Protect Them from Infection & Maintain Quality for Sales Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 416482

Research on Antioxidants Activity and Flavor of Tropical Fruits Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 411638

Flavor Quality Evaluation of Citrus Fruit Breeding Lines Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 411639

Edible Coatings and Other Postharvest Treatments to Improve Small Fruit, Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Shelf Life Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 414354

Effects of Calcium Chloride and Other Natural Treatments on Fruits and Vegetables Before Storage to Control Postharvest Decay Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 412725

Develop System of Defense Against Xanthomonas Citri (Xcc) Using Sanitation, Antimicrobial Compounds and Assessing Lesions for Virulence Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 415096

Effect of Laser Etching from New Labeling Systems on Fruit and Vegetable Postharvest Decay Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 411426

Developing Best Postharvest Handling Practices to Assure Canker-Free Fruit Exports Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 414561

Fresh Juice Microbial Quality 5-Log Reduction to Meet Regulatory Standards Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 414719

Natural Systems Approach for Eliminating Citrus Canker Bacteria (Xanthomonas Citri Subsp. Citri, (Xcc)) on the Line Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 418434

Effects of Huanglongbing (Hlb) Disease on Quality of Orange Juice and Identification of Hlb-Induced Chemical Signatures in Fruit Juice ... Trust (T)   Accession Number: 415069

Publications

Spoilage of fruit juices by filamentous fungi - (Abstract) - (26-May-09)

Laser labeling, a safe technology to label produce - (Abstract)

Sood, P., Etxeberria, E., Ference, C., Narciso, J. 2009. Laser labeling, a safe technology to label produce. Florida State Horticultural Society Meeting. Paper No. HP14.

Surface treatments and coatings to maintain fresh cut mango quality in storage - (Abstract)

Plotto, A., Baldwin, E.A., Narciso, J.A., Bai, J., Rattanapanone, N. 2009. Surface treatments and coatings to maintain fresh cut mango quality in storage. Florida State Horticultural Society Meeting. Paper No. HP12.

Laser labeling and its effect on the storage quality of citrus fruits - (Abstract)

Sood, P., Exteberria, E., Narciso, J., Ference, C. 2009. Laser labeling and its effect on the storage quality of citrus fruits. HortScience. 44(4):1004.

Laser labeling, a safe technology to label produce - (Abstract)

Sood, P., Exteberria, E., Narciso, J.A., Ference, C.M. 2009. Laser labeling, a safe technology to label produce. HortScience. 44(4):1169.

Harvest maturity and post-processing dip to improve quality of fresh-cut carambola fruit - (Abstract)

Bai, J., Narciso, J., Plotto, A., Baldwin, E. 2009. Harvest maturity and post-processing dip to improve quality of fresh-cut carambola fruit. Florida State Horticultural Society Meeting. Paper No. HP11.

Laser etching: A new technology to identify Florida grapefruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sood, P., Ference, C., Narciso, J., Exteberria, E. 2009. Laser etching: A novel technology to label Florida grapefruit. HortTechnology. 19(3):504-510.

A simple method for screening antimicrobial compounds with application to horticultural crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Narciso, J.A. 2009. A simple method for screening antimicrobial compounds with application to plant disease and fruit quality. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 48:548-553.

Effects of laser labeling on the quality of tangerines during storage - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sood, P., Ference, C., Narciso, J., Etxeberria, E. 2008. Effects of laser labeling on the quality of tangerines during storage. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 121:297-300.

Effect of early detection Huanglongbing on juice flavor and chemistry - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Plotto, A., Baldwin, E.A., Mccollum, T.G., Narciso, J.A., Irey, M. 2008. Effect of early detection Huanglongbing on juice flavor and chemistry. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 121:265-269.

Managing citrus canker for the fresh fruit industry - (Trade Journal)

Ritenour, M., Graham, J., Narciso, J. 2008. Managing citrus canker for the fresh fruit industry. Citrus Industry. 10:20-21.

Food-furanocoumarin binding - (Abstract)

Myung, K., Manthey, J.A., Narciso, J.A. 2008. Food-furanocoumarin binding. Subtropical Technology Conference Proceedings. 59:14-15.

Packingline treatments and their effects on Xanthomonas axonopodis pv citri - (Abstract) - (04-Sep-08)

Update on packing line protocols for citrus canker and their effects on bacterial survival - (Abstract) - (04-Sep-08)

Effects of laser labeling on the quality of citrus fruit during storage - (Abstract)

Sood, P., Etxeberria, E., Narciso, J., Ference, C. 2008. Effects of laser labeling on the quality of citrus fruit during storage. Florida State Horticultural Society Meeting. Paper No. HP21.

Aspergillus niger metabolism of citrus furanocoumarin inhibitors of human cytochrome P450 3A4 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Myung, K., Manthey, J.A., Narciso, J.A. 2008. Aspergillus niger metabolism of citrus furanocoumarin inhibitors of human cytochrome P450 3A4. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 78:343-349.

Testing efficiencies of postharvest decay controls - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Narciso, J.A. 2007. Testing efficiencies of postharvest decay controls. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 120:276.

Preliminary investigation of furanocoumarin metabolism by Aspergillus niger - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Myung, K., Manthey, J.A., Narciso, J.A. 2007. A Preliminary investigation of furanocoumarin metabolism by Aspergillus niger. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 120:229-303.

Presence of epoxide hydrolase activity in Aspergillus niger: Hydrolysis of 6', 7'-epoxybergamottin to 6', 7'-dihydroxybergamottin - (Abstract)

Myung, K., Manthey, J.A., Narciso, J.A. 2007. Presence of epoxide hydrolase activity in Aspergillus niger: Hydrolysis of 6', 7'-epoxybergamottin to 6', 7'-dihydroxybergamottin. Subtropical Technology Conference Proceedings. 58:16.

Flavor and other quality factors of enzyme-peeled oranges treated with citric acid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pinnavaia, S., Plotto, A., Narciso, J.A., Baldwin, E.A., Senesi, E. 2007. Flavor and other quality factors of enzyme-peeled oranges treated with citric acid. HortScience. 42(7):1644-1650.

Enhancing Florida strawberry shelf life using peroxiacetic acid pre-harvest treatments and postharvest edible coatings - (Abstract) - (13-Apr-07)

Flavor research in citrus ¿ applications to coated stored fruit, fresh-cut oranges, and orange juice - (Abstract) - (13-Apr-07)

A simple method to test the efficiencies of postharvest decay control treatments - (Abstract)

Narciso, J.A., Plotto, A., Baldwin, E.A. 2007. A simple method to test the efficiencies of postharvest decay control treatments. Florida State Horticultural Society Meeting. Abstract No. HP14.

Preliminary investigation of furanocoumarin metabolism by Aspergillus niger - (Abstract)

Myung, K., Narciso, J., Manthey, J. 2007. Preliminary investigation of furanocoumarin metabolism by Aspergillus niger. Florida State Horticultural Society Meeting. Abstract No. HP20.

Instrumental evaluation of flavor components, color and firmness of tomato 'Florida' 47: effect of maturity, storage temperature and 1-MCP - (Abstract) - (15-Feb-07)

Sensory evaluation quality of tomato 'Florida' 47: effect of maturity, storage temperature and 1-MCP - (Abstract)

Plotto, A., Baldwin, E.A., Goodner, K.L., Narciso, J.A. 2007. Sensory evaluation quality of tomato 'Florida' 47: effect of maturity, storage temperature and 1-MCP. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. Paper No. 3095.

Preharvest peroxyacetic acid sprays slows decay and extends shelf-life of strawberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Narciso, J.A., Baldwin, E.A., Plotto, A., Ference, C.M. 2007. Preharvest peroxyacetic acid sprays slow decay and extend shelf-life of strawberries. HortScience. 42(3):617-621.

Disinfection of immature fruit extends shelf-life in Florida strawberries - (Abstract)

Narciso, J.A., Baldwin, E.A., Plotto, A., Ference, C.M. 2007. Disinfection of immature fruit extends shelf-life in Florida strawberries. National Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists/Food Expo. Presentation No. 100-19.

Fungal biotransformation of furanocoumarins by Aspergillus niger - (Abstract)

Myung, K., Narciso, J.A., Manthey, J.A. 2007. Fungal biotransformation of furanocoumarins by Aspergillus niger. National Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists/Food Expo. Presentation No. 064-04.

Reducing decay using pre- and post harvest sanitizer application - (Abstract) - (12-Jan-07)

Effect of 1-MCP, harvest maturity, and storage temperature on tomato flavor compounds, color, and microbial stability - (Abstract) - (11-Jan-07)

Edible Coatings and Other Surface Treatments to Maintain Color of Lychee Fruit in Storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Plotto, A., Narciso, J., Baldwin, E.A., Rattanapanone, N. 2006. Edible coatings and other surface treatments to maintain color of lychee fruit in storage. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 119:323-331.

Enzyme-Peeling of Valencia Oranges for Fresh-Cut Slices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pinnavaia, S., Baldwin, E.A., Plotto, A., Narciso, J. 2006. Enzyme-peeling of Valencia oranges for fresh-cut slices. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 119:335-339.

Threshold values for off flavor compounds in a deodorized orange juice (pumpout) matrix - (Abstract)

Plotto, A., Goodner, K.L., Narciso, J.A., Baldwin, E.A. 2006. Threshold values for off flavor compounds in a deodorized orange juice (pumpout) matrix. Subtropical Technology Conference Proceedings. 57:6-7.

Packingline sanitizers for use against canker and decay pathogens - (Abstract) - (20-Aug-06)

Reducing Xanthomonas from surfaces - (Abstract) - (16-Aug-06)

Extending Shelf-Life with a Pre-Harvest Non-Residual Spray - (Abstract) - (01-Aug-06)

Postharvest Calcium Chloride Dips of Whole Tomato Fruit Reduce Postharvest Decay under Commercial Conditions - (Abstract)

Ritenour, M., Narciso, J.A. 2006. Postharvest calcium chloride dips of whole tomato fruit reduce postharvest decay under commercial conditions. HortScience. 41(4):1016-1017.

Assessing Methods to Clean Fruit Surfaces - (Abstract) - (05-May-06)

A Review of Sanitizing Methods Used in Florida on Packinglines - (Abstract) - (01-May-06)

Citric Acid Can Control Microbial Growth in Enzyme Peeled Orange Without Affecting Eating Quality - (Abstract) - (15-Apr-06)

Enzyme-Peeled Oranges for Fresh-Cut Slices - (Abstract)

Pinnavaia, S., Plotto, A., Baldwin, E.A., Narciso, J.A. 2006. Enzyme-peeled oranges for fresh-cut slices. Florida State Horticulture Society and Citrus Industry. Paper No. 41.

Effect of Pectin Oligomers on Strawberry Fruit Decay and Ethylene Production - (Abstract)

Baldwin, E., Narciso, J., Cameron, R., Plotto, A. 2006. Effect of pectin oligomers on strawberry fruit decay and ethylene production. HortScience. 41(4):1044.

Testing the Competency of Antifungal Compounds Against Some Postharvest Pathogens Using the Disc Assay Method - (Abstract)

Narciso, J., Baldwin, E., Plotto, A. 2006. Testing antifungal competency of compounds against some postharvest pathogens using the disc assay method. HortScience. 40(3):511.

Guidelines and Acceptable Postharvest Practices for Organically Grown Produce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Plotto, A., Narciso, J.A. 2006. Guidelines and acceptable postharvest practices for organically grown produce. HortScience. 41(2):287-291.

Production of Narrow-Range Size-Classes of Polygalacturonic Acid Oligomers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cameron, R.G., Luzio, G.A., Baldwin, E.A., Narciso, J.A., Plotto, A. 2006. Production of narrow-range size-classes of polygalacturonic acid oligomers. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 118:406-409.

Ethanol Vapor Prior to Processing Extends Fresh-Cut Mango Shelf-Life by Decreasing Spoilage, But Does Not Always Delay Ripening - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Plotto, A., Bai, J., Narciso, J.A., Brecht, J., Baldwin, E.A. 2006. Ethanol vapor prior to processing extends fresh-cut mango shelf-life by decreasing spoilage, but does not always delay ripening. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 39:134-145.

Enzyme Peeling of Valencia Orange for Fresh-Cut Slices - (Abstract)

Pinnavaia, S., Plotto, A., Baldwin, E.A., Narciso, J.A. 2005. Enzyme peeling of 'Valencia' orange for fresh-cut slices. Subtropical Technology Conference Proceedings. 56:24-25.

Sanitizers in Packinghouses - (Abstract)

Narciso, J.A. 2005. Sanitizers in packinghouses. Packinghouse Day. 44:8.

A Comparison of Sanitation Systems for Whole Fruit and Fresh-Cut Mango - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Narciso, J., Plotto, A. 2005. A comparison of sanitation systems for fresh-cut mango. HortTechnology. 15(4):837-842.

A Comparison of Sanitation Systems for Whole Fruit and Fresh-Cut Mango - (Abstract)

Narciso, J.A., Plotto, A. 2005. A comparison of sanitation systems for whole fruit and fresh-cut mango. National Meeting of Institute of Food Technologists/Food Expo. Paper No. 36E-4.

Biological Control Agents: Do They Have a Role in Citrus Packinghouses? - (Trade Journal)

Narciso, J.A. 2005. Biological control agents: do they have a role in citrus packinghouses?. Packinghouse Newsletter. 200:1-3.

An Assessment of Methods to Clean Citrus Fruit Surfaces - (Abstract) - (25-Jun-05)

Guidelines and Acceptable Postharvest Practices for Organically Grown Produce - (Abstract)

Plotto, A., Narciso, J.A., Baldwin, E.A. 2005. Guidelines and acceptable postharvest practices for organically grown produce. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. 40:958.

An Assessment of Methods to Clean Citrus Fruit Surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Narciso, J.A. 2005. An assessment of methods to clean citrus fruit surfaces. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 118:437-440.

Optimization of a Sanitation System for Fresh Cut Mangoes, and Use of Surface Treatments and Coatings to Improve Fresh Cut Mango Quality - (Abstract) - (03-Mar-05)

A Method for Detecting Fungal Contamination in Paperboard Cartons - (Government Publication)

Narciso, J.A., Parish, M.E. 2005. A method for detecting fungal contamination in paperboard cartons. University of Florida IFAS Extension. 105:1-5.