Research Project: Quality, Shelf-life and Health Benefits for Fresh, Fresh-cut and Processed Products for Citrus and Other Tropical/Subtropical-grown Fruits and Vegetables

Location: Citrus and Other Subtropical Products Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone and Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone-O-Glycoside Attenuate Subcutaneous Fat and Lipid Accumulation by Regulating PI3K/AKT/mTOR Pathway In Vivo and In Vitro - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kwan, M., Kim, Y., Lee, J., Manthey, J.A., Kim, Y., Kim, Y. 2023. Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone and Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone-O-Glycoside Attenuate Subcutaneous Fat and Lipid Accumulation by Regulating PI3K/AKT/mTOR Pathway In Vivo and In Vitro. Nutrients. 14/1087. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14051087.

Functional characteristics of aldehyde dehydrogenase and its involvement in aromatic volatile biosynthesis in postharvest banana ripening - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ueda, Y., Bai, J., Ihara, H., Imahori, Y., Wendakoon, S., Zhao, W., Tsantili, E., Chamber, A. 2022. Functional characteristics of aldehyde dehydrogenase and its involvement in aromatic volatile biosynthesis in postharvest banana ripening. Foods. 11(3):347. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11030347.

Aroma and flavor profile of raw and roasted Agaricus bisporus mushrooms using a panel trained with aroma chemicals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Du, X., Sissons, J., Shanks, M., Plotto, A. 2021. Aroma and Flavor Profile of Raw and Roasted Agaricus bisporus Mushrooms Using a Panel Trained with Aroma Chemicals . LWT - Food Science and Technology. 138:110596. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110596.

Effect of Poncirus trifoliata on chemical composition of fruits in pedigrees of Citrus scion hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Deterre, S., Mccollum, T.G., Leclair, C., Manthey, J.A., Bai, J., Baldwin, E.A., Raithore, S., Stover, E.W., Plotto, A. 2020. Effect of Poncirus trifoliata on chemical composition of fruits in pedigrees of Citrus scion hybrids. Scientia Horticulturae. 277. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2020.109816.

A Brief Hot-water Treatment Alleviates Chilling Injury Symptoms in Fresh Tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loayza, F., Brecht, J., Simonne, A., Plotto, A., Baldwin, E.A., Bai, J., Lon-Kan, E. 2020. A Brief Hot-water Treatment Alleviates Chilling Injury Symptoms in Fresh Tomatoes. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 101:54-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.10821.

Microencapsulation of tangeretin in a citrus pectin mixture matrix - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, X.N., Cameron, R.G., Manthey, J.A., Hunter, W.B., Bai, J. 2020. Microencapsulation of tangeretin in a citrus pectin mixture matrix. Foods. 9:1200. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods9091200.

Synergy between hot water treatment and high temperature ethylene treatment in promoting antioxidants in mature-green tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loayza, F., Brecht, J., Simonne, A., Plotto, A., Baldwin, E.A., Bai, J., Lon-Kan, E. 2020. Synergy between hot water treatment and high temperature ethylene treatment in up-regulating the antioxidant system in mature-green tomatoes. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 170:111314. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2020.111314.

Optimizing essential oil application to prevent postharvest decay in strawberries - (Proceedings)
Marin, A., Sun, X.N., Miranda, M., Ference, C.M., Baldwin, E.A., Bai, J., Ritenour, M., Zhang, J., Plotto, A. 2020. Optimizing essential oil application to prevent postharvest decay in strawberries. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 132:185-188.

Accelerating implementation of HLB tolerant hybrids as new commercial cultivars for fresh and processed citrus - (Proceedings)
Baldwin, E.A., Stover, E.W., Driggers, R.E., Bai, J., Manthey, J.A., Sun, X.N., Ference, C.M., Plotto, A. 2020. Accelerating implementation of HLB tolerant hybrids as new commercial cultivars for fresh and processed citrus. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 132:177-181.

Phenolics, flavonoids and antioxidant capacities in citrus species with different degree of tolerance to Huanglongbing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hijaz, F., Al-Rimawl, F., Manthey, J.A., Killiny, N. 2020. Phenolics, flavonoids and antioxidant capacities in citrus species with different degree of tolerance to Huanglongbing. Plant Signaling and Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1080/15592324.2020.1752447.

Effect of fruit maturity on volatiles and sensory descriptors of four mandarin hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hijaz, F., Gmitter, F., Bai, J., Baldwin, E.A., Biotteau, A., Leclair, C., Mccollum, T.G., Plotto, A. 2020. Effect of fruit maturity on volatiles and sensory descriptors of four mandarin hybrids. Journal of Food Science. 85/1548-1564. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.15116.

Mitigation of off-flavor in Huanglongbing-affected orange juice using natural citrus non-volatile compounds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Raithore, S., Kiefl, J., Manthey, J.A., Plotto, A., Bai, J., Zhao, W., Baldwin, E.A. 2020. Mitigation of off-flavor in Huanglongbing-affected orange juice using natural citrus non-volatile compounds. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 68:1038-1050. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b07756.

First report of Gilbertella persicaria causing postharvest soft rot of strawberry fruit in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, J., Kou, J., Ozbudak, E., Zhong, T., Pan, T., Bai, J., Cano, L., Ritenour, M. 2020. First report of Gilbertella persicaria causing postharvest soft rot of strawberry fruit in Florida. Plant Disease. online. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-10-19-2081-PDN.

Fatty acid and volatile organic compound profiling of avocado germplasm grown under East-Central Florida conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ali, S., Plotto, A., Scully, B.T., Wood, D.R., Stover, E.W., Owens, N.D., Pisani, C., Ritenour, M., Anjum, M., Nawaz, A., Naz, A., Bai, J. 2020. Fatty acid and volatile organic compound profiling of avocado germplasm grown under East-Central Florida conditions. Scientia Horticulturae. 261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2019.109008.

Low inlet air temperature spray-drying for improved encapsulation of carvacrol in a pectin/sodium alginate matrix - (Proceedings)
Sun, X.N., Cameron, R.G., Bai, J. 2019. Low inlet air temperature spray-drying for improved encapsulation of carvacrol in a pectin/sodium alginate matrix. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 132:182-184.

Enhancement of the antioxidant capacity of ripe tomatoes by the application of a hot water treatment at the mature-green stage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loayza, F., Brecht, J., Simonne, A., Plotto, A., Baldwin, E.A., Bai, J., Lon-Kan, E. 2019. Enhancement of the antioxidant capacity of ripe tomatoes by the application of a hot water treatment at the mature-green stage. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 61:111054. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2019.111054.

Low doses of eriocitrin attenuate metabolic impairment of glucose and lipids in ongoing obesogenic diet in mice - (Abstract Only)

Effect of spray-drying temperature on physicochemical, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of pectin/sodium alginate microencapsulated carvacrol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, X.N., Cameron, R.G., Bai, J. 2020. Effect of spray-drying temperature on physicochemical, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of pectin/sodium alginate microencapsulated carvacrol. Food Hydrocolloids. 100:105420. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105420.

'Florida Brilliance' strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Whitaker, V., Peres, N., Osorio, L., Fan, Z., Nunes, C., Plotto, A., Sims, C. 2019. 'Florida Brilliance' strawberry. HortScience. 54(11):2073-2077. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14327-19.

Modified humidity clamshells to reduce moisture loss and extend storage life of small fruits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bai, J., Baldwin, E.A., Tsantili, E., Plotto, A., Sun, X.N., Wang, L., Kafkaletou, M., Wang, Z., Narciso, J., Zhao, W., Xu, S., Seavert, C., Yang, W. 2019. Modified humidity clamshells to reduce moisture loss and extend storage life of small fruits. Journal of Food Packaging and Shelf Life. 22:100376. 10.1016/j.fpsl.2019.100376.

Male bud characteristics of diploid, triploid and tetraploid bananas - (Proceedings)
Jaitrong, S., Manthey, J.A. 2019. Male bud characteristics of diploid, triploid and tetraploid bananas. Acta Horticulturae. 1210:171-176. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2018.1210.24.

Distribution of volatile compounds in different fruit structures in four tomato cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, J., Di, T., Bai, J. 2019. Distribution of volatile compounds in different fruit structures in four tomato cultivars. Molecules. 24, 2594. 10.3390/molecules24142594.

Key tomato volatile compounds during postharvest ripening in response to chilling and pre-chilling heat treatments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, L., Baldwin, E.A., Luo, W., Zhao, W., Brecht, J., Bai, J. 2019. Key tomato volatile compounds during postharvest ripening in response to chilling and pre-chilling heat treatments. Postharvest Biology and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2019.04.013.

Effectiveness of Eriomin® in managing hyperglycemia and reversal of prediabetes condition: A double-blind, randomized, controlled study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ribeiro, C.B., Ramos, F.M., Manthey, J.A., Cesar, T.B. 2019. Effectiveness of Eriomin® in managing hyperglycemia and reversal of prediabetes condition: A double-blind, randomized, controlled study. Phytotherapy Research. pg. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.6386.

Effect of ginger essential oil on citrus fruit decay when applied in a nano-emulsion coating - (Abstract Only)

Comparative analysis of the transcriptomes of the calyx abscission zone of sweet orange insights into the huanglongbing-associated fruit abscission - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, W., Baldwin, E.A., Bai, J., Plotto, A., Irey, M. Comparative analysis of the transcriptomes of the calyx abscission zone of sweet orange insights in the huanglongbing-associated fruit abscission. Horticulture Research. 6:71. 2019. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41438-019-0152-4.

Deficiency of valencene in mandarin hybrids is associated with a deletion in the promoter region of the valencene synthase gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Q., Huang, M., Jia, H., Yu, Y., Plotto, A., Baldwin, E.A., Bai, J., Wang, N., Gmitter, F.G. 2019. Valencene deficiency in mandarin hybrids is associated with a deletion in the promoter region of the valencene synthase gene. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 19:101. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-019-1701-6.

Strawberry flavor reconstitution and the impact of methyl anthranilate on strawberry flavor - (Abstract Only)

Microencapsulation and antimicrobial activity of carvacrol in a pectin-alginate matrix - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, X.N., Cameron, R.G., Bai, J. 2019. Microencapsulation and antimicrobial activity of carvacrol in a pectin-alginate matrix. Food Hydrocolloids. 92:69-73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.01.006.

Lactic acid bacteria incorporated into edible coatings to control fungal growth and maintain postharvest quality of grapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Marin, A., Plotto, A., Atares, L., Chiralt, A. 2019. Lactic acid bacteria incorporated into edible coatings to control fungal growth and maintain postharvest quality of grapes. HortScience. 54:337-343. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13661-18.

Effect of Huanglongbing or greening disease on orange juice quality, a review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dala Paula, B., Plotto, A., Bai, J., Manthey, J.A., Baldwin, E.A., Ferrarezi, R., Gloria, M. 2019. Effect of Huanglongbing or greening disease on orange juice quality, a review. Frontiers in Plant Science. 9:1976. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.01976.

Postprandial effect of fresh and processed orange juice on the glucose metabolism, antioxidant activity and prospective food intake - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Paiva, A., Goncalves, D., Ferreira, P., Baldwin, E.A., Cesar, T. 2019. Postprandial effect of fresh and processed orange juice on the glucose metabolism, antioxidant activity and prospective food intake. Journal of Functional Foods. 52:302-309. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2018.11.013.

Effect of hot water treatment on chilling injury incidence and antioxidative responses of mature green mume (Prunus mume) fruit during low temperature storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Endo, H., Ose, K., Bai, J., Imahori, Y. 2019. Effect of hot water treatment on chilling injury incidence and antioxidative responses of mature green mume (Prunus mume) fruit during low temperature storage. Scientia Horticulturae. 246:550-556. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2018.11.015.

Effect of CA/MA on sensory quality - (Book / Chapter)
Plotto, A., Bai, J., Baldwin, E.A. 2020. Effect of CA/MA on sensory quality. Book Chapter. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-804599-2.00007-7.

Yield and fruit quality of sixteen Fragaria vesca accessions grown in southern Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chambers, A., Moon, P., Fu, Y., Choiseul, J., Bai, J., Baldwin, E.A., Plotto, A. 2018. Yield and fruit quality of sixteen Fragaria vesca accessions grown in southern Florida. HortScience. 53(10):1396-1403. https://doi.org/10.21273/ HORTSCI13322-18.

Applications of gaseous chlorine dioxide on postharvest handling and storage of fruits and vegetables – A review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, X.N., Baldwin, E.A., Bai, J. 2019. Applications of gaseous chlorine dioxide on postharvest handling and storage of fruits and vegetables – A review. Food Control. 95:18-26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2018.07.044.

Effect of fruit abscission on orange fruit and juice quality for healthy trees and trees affected by Huanglongbing - (Proceedings)
Baldwin, E.A., Plotto, A., Bai, J., Manthey, J.A., Zhao, W., Raithore, S., Irey, M. 2017. Effect of fruit abscission on orange fruit and juice quality for healthy trees and trees affected by Huanglongbing. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 130:194-199.

Analysis of fluorescence spectra of citrus polymethoxylated flavones and their incorporation into mammalian cells - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goncalves, D.R., Manthey, J.A., Da Costa, P.I., Rodrigues, M., Cesar, T.B. 2018. Analysis of fluorescence spectra of citrus polymethoxylated flavones and their incorporation into mammalian cells. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 66:7531-7541. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.8b02052.

Assessment of fruit aroma for twenty-seven guava (Psidium guajava) accessions through three fruit developmental stages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moon, P., Fu, Y., Bai, J., Plotto, A., Crane, J., Chambers, A. 2018. Assessment of fruit aroma for twenty-seven guava (Psidium guajava) accessions through three fruit developmental stages. Scientia Horticulturae. 238:375-383.

Sensory quality of fresh-cut mango at the consumer level sampled through the year - (Proceedings)
Brecht, J.K., Plotto, A., Baldwin, E.A., Bai, J., Jamir, S.M., Crisosto, C., Crisosto, G. 2017. Sensory quality of fresh-cut mango at the consumer level sampled through the year. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 130:158-164.

Tangeretin and 3',4',3,5,6,7,8-heptamethoxyflavone decrease insulin resistance, fat accumulation and oxidative stress in mice fed high-fat diet - (Abstract Only)

Effect of abscission zone formation on orange (Citrus sinensis) fruit/juice quality for trees affected by Huanglongbing (HLB) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baldwin, E.A., Plotto, A., Bai, J., Manthey, J.A., Zhao, W., Raithore, S., Irey, M. 2018. Effect of abscission zone formation on orange (Citrus sinensis) fruit/juice quality for trees affected by Huanglongbing (HLB). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. doi:10.1021/acs.jafc.7b05635.

Active taste compounds in juice from oranges symptomatic for Huanglongbing (HLB) citrus greening disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dala Paula, B., Raithore, S., Manthey, J.A., Baldwin, E.A., Bai, J., Zhao, W., Gloria, M., Plotto, A. 2018. Active taste compounds in juice from oranges symptomatic for Huanglongbing (HLB) citrus greening disease. LWT - Food Science and Technology. 91:518-525.

Electronic tongue discrimination of four tomato cultivars harvested at six maturities and exposed to blanching and refrigeration treatments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, S., Li, J., Baldwin, E.A., Plotto, A., Rosskopf, E.N., Hong, J.C., Bai, J. 2018. Electronic tongue discrimination of four tomato cultivars harvested at six maturities and exposed to blanching and refrigeration treatments. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 136:42-49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2017.10.004.

'Florida Beauty' strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Whitaker, V.M., Osorio, L.F., Peres, N.A., Fan, Z., Herrington, M., Do Nascimento Nunes, C.M., Plotto, A., Sims, C.A. 2017. 'Florida Beauty' strawberry. HortScience. 52(10):1443-1447. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci12281-17.

Identification of QTLs controlling aroma volatiles using a 'Fortune' x 'Murcott' (Citrus reticulata) population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Y., Bai, J., Chen, C., Plotto, A., Yu, Q., Baldwin, E.A., Gmitter, F. 2017. Identification of QTLs controlling aroma volatiles using a 'Fortune' x 'Murcott' (Citrus reticulata) population. BMC Genomics. 18:646. doi:10.1186/s12864-017-4043-5.

Health benefits of orange juice and citrus flavonoids - (Book / Chapter)
Goncalves, D.R., Ferreira, P.S., Baldwin, E.A., Cesar, T.B. 2017. Health benefits of orange juice and citrus flavonoids. In: Ye, X., editor. Phytochemicals in Citrus: Applications in Functional Foods. Cleveland, OH:CRC Press. p. 299-323

Differentiation of taste profiles by electronic tongue of full ripe tomato samples from different cultivars and harvest maturities - (Proceedings)
Xu, S., Li, J., Baldwin, E.A., Plotto, A., Rosskopf, E.N., Hong, J.C., Bai, J. 2017. Differentiation of taste profiles by electronic-tongue of full ripe tomato samples from different cultivars and harvest maturities. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 130:165-168.

Identification of a methyltransferase catalyzing the final step of methyl anthranilate synthesis in cultivated strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pillett, J., Chambers, A.H., Barbey, C., Boa, Z., Plotto, A., Bai, J., Schwieterman, M., Johnson, T., Harrison, B., Whitaker, V., Colquhoun, T., Folta, K. 2017. Identification of a methyltransferase catalyzing the final step of methyl anthranilate synthesis in cultivated strawberry. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. 17:147-159. https://doi.10.1186/s12870-017-1088-1.

Comparative analysis of juice volatiles in selected mandarins, mandarin relatives and other citrus genotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Y., Bai, J., Chen, C., Plotto, A., Baldwin, E.A., Gmitter, F.G. 2018. Comparative analysis of juice volatiles in selected mandarins, mandarin relatives and other citrus genotypes. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 98:1124-1131.

Effect of vector control and foliar nutrition on quality of orange juice affected by Huanglongbing (HLB): chemical analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baldwin, E.A., Bai, J., Plotto, A., Manthey, J.A., Raithore, S., Deterre, S., Zhao, W., Stansly, P.A., Tansey, J.A. 2017. Effect of vector control and foliar nutrition on quality of orange juice affected by Huanglongbing (HLB): chemical analysis. HortScience. 52(8):1100-1106. doi:10.21273/hortsci.12000-17.

Effect of vector control and foliar nutrition on the quality of orange juice affected by Huanglongbing: Sensory evaluation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Plotto, A., Baldwin, E.A., Bai, J., Manthey, J.A., Raithore, S., Deterre, S., Zhao, W., Stansly, P., Tansey, J., Nunes, C. 2017. Effect of vector control and foliar nutrition on the quality of orange juice affected by Huanglongbing: Sensory evaluation. HortScience. 52(8):1092-1099. doi:10.21273/hortsci12002-17.

Difference in volatile composition between the pericarp tissue and inner tissue of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, L., Chunlu, Q., Bai, J., Luo, W., Jin, C., Yu, Z. 2018. Difference in volatile composition between the pericarp tissue and inner tissue of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) fruit. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 42(1):e13387. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.13387.

Postharvest storage quality of grapefruit placed in polyethylene bags with or without micro-perforation - (Abstract Only)

Use of electronic tongue for differentiation of tomato taste by cultivar, harvest maturity, and chilling or heating exposure - (Abstract Only)

Postharvest and sensory evaluation of selected ‘Hass’x‘Bacon’ and ‘Bacon’x ‘Hass’ avocado hybrids grown in East-Central Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pisani, C.N., Ritenour, M.A., Stover, E.W., Plotto, A., Alessandro, R.T., Kuhn, D.N., Schnell II, R.J. 2017. Postharvest and sensory evaluation of selected ‘Hass’x‘Bacon’ and ‘Bacon’x ‘Hass’ avocado hybrids grown in East-Central Florida. HortScience. 52(6):880-886. https://doi:10.21273/HortSci.11375-16.

Rapid volatile metabolomics and genomics in large strawberry populations segregating for aroma - (Proceedings)
Barbey, C.R., Folta, K.M., Whitaker, V.M., Verna, S., Bai, J. 2017. Rapid volatile metabolomics and genomics in large strawberry populations segregating for aroma. Acta Horticulturae. 1156:695-702. doi:10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1156.102.

Recent advances in research on volatile aroma compounds in tomatoes and their impacting factors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, L., Li, X., Shi, Z., Bai, J., Jin, C., Luo, H., Yu, Z. 2017. Recent advances in research on volatile aroma compounds in tomatoes and their impacting factors. Journal of Food Science. 38(17):291-300.

Formulating a natural colorant containing wax for a one-step color-add application for fresh citrus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, X., Baldwin, E.A., Ritenour, M., Hagenmaier, R., Bai, J. 2017. Formulating a natural colorant containing wax for a one-step color-add application for fresh citrus. HortScience. 52(3):408-412.

Residual impact of methyl salicylate fumigation at the breaker stage on C6 volatile biopathway in red tomato fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, L., Li, X., Bai, J., Luo, H., Jin, C., Hui, J., Yu, Z. 2017. Residual impact of methyl salicylate fumigation at the breaker stage on C6 volatile biopathway in red tomato fruit. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 41:e13285. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.13285.

Responses of volatile compounds in inner tissues on refrigeration in full ripe tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, L., Bai, J., Yu, Z. 2017. Responses of volatile compounds in inner tissues on refrigeration in full ripe tomatoes. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 41:e13272. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.13272.

An HPLC-MS analysis of phenolic antioxidants in banana peel - (Proceedings)
Manthey, J.A., Jaitrong, S. 2017. An HPLC-MS analysis of phenolic antioxidants in banana peel. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 129:181-184.

HLB-associated preharvest fruit abscission is mediated by jasmonate/ethylene signaling triggered by secondary fungal infection - (Proceedings)
Zhao, W., Baldwin, E.A., Bai, J., Plotto, A., Irey, M. 2017. HLB-associated preharvest fruit abscission is mediated by jasmonate/ethylene signaling triggered by secondary fungal infection. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 129:198-202.

Correlation of Diplodia (Lasiodiplodia theobromae) infection, huanglongbing, ethylene production, fruit removal force and pre-harvest fruit drop - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, W., Gottwald, T.R., Bai, J., McCollum, T.G., Plotto, A., Baldwin, E.A. 2016. Correlation of Diplodia (Lasiodiplodia theobromae) infection, huanglongbing, ethylene production, fruit removal force and pre-harvest fruit drop. Scientia Horticulturae. 212:162-170. doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2016.09.032.

Tomato chilling injury threshold defined by the volatile profiles of pink harvested tomato fruit - (Proceedings)
Deltsidis, A., Brecht, J., Bai, J., Baldwin, E.A. 2016. Tomato chilling injury threshold defined by the volatile profiles of pink harvested tomato fruit. Acta Horticulturae. 1120:143-149. doi:10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1120.21.

Formulating a natural colorant containing wax for a one-step color-add application for fresh citrus - (Abstract Only)

Flavor of oranges as impacted by abscission zone formation for trees affected by huanglongbing disease and Lasiodiploida infection - (Abstract Only)

Distinguishing profile of phytohormone expression associated with abscission of HLB-affected sweet orange fruit revealed by RNA-sequencing analysis - (Abstract Only)

The effect of controlled-release ClO2 on the preservation of grapefruit - (Abstract Only)

Postharvest and sensory evaluation of selected ‘Hass’-‘Bacon’ avocado hybrids grown in East-Central Florida - (Abstract Only)
Pisani, C., Ritenour, M., Plotto, A., Alessandro, R.T., Stover, E.W., Schnell Ii, R.J. 2016. Postharvest and sensory evaluation of selected ‘Hass’-‘Bacon’ avocado hybrids grown in East-Central Florida[abstract]. 129th Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society. June 12-14, 2016, Stuart, Florida

Difference in volatile profile between pericarp tissue and locular gel in tomato fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, L., Bai, J., Yu, Z. 2016. Difference in volatile profile between pericarp tissue and locular gel in tomato fruit. Journal of Integrative Agriculture. 15(12):2911-2920.

Volatile and nonvolatile flavor chemical evaluation of USDA orange-mandarin hybrids for comparison to sweet orange and mandarin fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bai, J., Baldwin, E.A., Driggers, R.E., Hearn, J., Stover, E.W. 2016. Volatile and nonvolatile flavor chemical evaluation of USDA orange-mandarin hybrids for comparison to sweet orange and mandarin fruit. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 141(4):339-350.

Huanglongbing: Devastating disease of citrus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McCollum, T.G., Baldwin, E.A. 2016. Huanglongbing: Devastating disease of citrus. Horticultural Reviews. 44:315-361.

Electronic tongue response to chemicals in orange juice that change concentration in relation to harvest maturity and citrus greening or Huanglongbing (HLB) disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Raithore, S., Bai, J., Plotto, A., Manthey, J.A., Irey, M., Baldwin, E.A. 2015. Electronic tongue response to chemicals in orange juice that change concentration in relation to harvest maturity and citrus greening or Huanglongbing (HLB) disease. Sensors. 15(12):30062-30075.

Evaluation of natural colorants and their application on citrus fruit - (Abstract Only)

Tomato flavor changes at chilling and non-chilling temperatures as influenced by controlled atmospheres - (Proceedings)
Deltsidis, A., Pliakoni, E., Baldwin, E.A., Bai, J., Plotto, A., Brecht, J. 2015. Tomato flavor changes at chilling and non-chilling temperatures as influenced by controlled atmospheres. Acta Horticulturae. 1071:703-709.