Research Project: Determination of Flavor and Healthful Benefits of Florida-Grown Fruits and Vegetables and Development of Postharvest Treatments to Optimize Shelf Life an Quality for Their Fresh and Processed Products

Location: Citrus and Other Subtropical Products Research

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

Metabolism of fruit volatile organic compounds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bai, J., Jordan, M., Li, J. 2022. Metabolism of fruit volatile organic compounds. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.873515.

Effect of preprocessing storage temperature and time on the physiochemical properties of winter melon juice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, X.N., Baldwin, E., Manthey, J.A., Dorado, C., Ted, R., Bai, J. 2022. Effect of preprocessing storage temperature and time on the physiochemical properties of winter melon juice. Journal of Food Quality. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/3237639.

Edible coatings from Opuntia ficus-indica cladodes alongside chitosan on quality and antioxidants in cherries during storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Christopoulos, ., Gkatzos, D., Kafkaletou, M., Bai, J., Fanourakis, ., Tsaniklidis, G., Tsantili, E. 2022. Edible coatings from Opuntia ficus-indica cladodes alongside chitosan on quality and antioxidants in cherries during storage. Foods. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11050699.

Citrus hybrids tolerant to Huanglongbing for processed orange juice - (Abstract Only)

Nano- and micro-sized carnauba wax emulsions-based coatings incorporated with ginger essential oil and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose on papaya: preservation of quality and delay post-harvest fruit decay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miranda, M., Sun, X.N., Marin, A., Dos Santos, L., Plotto, A., Bai, J., Garrido Assis, O.B., Ferreira, M.D., Baldwin, E. 2022. Nano- and micro-sized carnauba wax emulsions-based coatings incorporated with ginger essential oil and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose on papaya: preservation of quality and delay post-harvest fruit decay. Food Chemistry: X. 13/100249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fochx.2022.100249.

Preharvest Foliar Salicylic Acid Sprays Reduce Cracking of Fig Fruit at Harvest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Karantzi, A., Kafkaletou, M., Tsaniklidis, G., Bai, J., Christopoulos, M., Fanourakis, D., Tsantili, E. 2021. Preharvest Foliar Salicylic Acid Sprays Reduce Cracking of Fig Fruit at Harvest. Applied Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/app112311374.

Five rootstocks for ‘Emperor’ mandarin under subtropical climate in Southern Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cruz, M., Neves, C., De Carvalho, D., Colombo, R., Bai, J., Yada, I., Leite Jr., R., Tazima, Z. 2021. Five rootstocks for ‘Emperor’ mandarin under subtropical climate in Southern Brazil. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.777871.

Nanoemulsions as Edible Coatings: A Potential Strategy for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Preservation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oliveira Filho, J., Miranda, M., Ferreira, M.D., Plotto, A. 2021. Nanoemulsions as Edible Coatings: A Potential Strategy for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Preservation. Foods. 10:2438. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10102438.

Aroma compounds are responsible for an herbaceous off-flavor in the sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) cv. Regina during fruit development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Villavicencio, J.D., Zoffoli, J., Plotto, A., Contreras, C. 2021. Aroma compounds are responsible for an herbaceous off-flavor in the sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) cv. Regina during fruit development. Agronomy. 11(10):2020. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11102020.

Effects of harvest maturity and exposure to refrigeration and blanching of ripe fruit on volatile profiles of ‘Tasti-Lee’ tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xi, Yu, Y., Li, Q., Yan, J., Baldwin, ., Plotto, A., Rosskopf, E.N., Hong, J.C., Bai, J., Li, J. 2021. Effects of harvest maturity and exposure to refrigeration and blanching of ripe fruit on volatile profiles of ‘Tasti-Lee’ tomatoes. Foods. 10:1727. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10081727.

Exploring environmental and storage factors affecting sensory, physical and chemical attributes of six southern highbush blueberry cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sater, H., Ferrao, F., Olmstead, J., Munoz, P., Bai, J., Hopf, A., Plotto, A. 2021. Exploring environmental and storage factors affecting sensory, physical and chemical attributes of six southern highbush blueberry cultivars. Scientia Horticulturae. 289:110468. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2021.110468.

Evaluation of 21 papaya (Carica papaya L.) accessions in southern Florida for fruit quality, plant height, and yield components - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brewer, S., Plotto, A., Bai, J., Crane, J., Chamber, A. 2021. Evaluation of 21 papaya (Carica papaya L.) accessions in southern Florida for fruit quality, plant height, and yield components. Scientia Horticulturae. 288:110387. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2021.110387.

The effect of controlled-release carvacrol on safety and quality of blueberries stored in perforated packaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, X.N., Cameron, R.G., Plotto, A., Zhong, T., Ference, C.M., Bai, J. 2021. The effect of controlled-release carvacrol on safety and quality of blueberries stored in perforated packaging. Foods. 10/1084. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10071487.

The Potential of Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide for the Control of Citrus Postharvest Stem-End Rot Caused by Lasiodiplodia Theobromae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhong, T., Zhang, J., Sun, X.N., Kou, J., Zhang, Z., Bai, J., Ritenout, M. 2021. The Potential of Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide for the Control of Citrus Postharvest Stem-End Rot Caused by Lasiodiplodia Theobromae. Plant Disease. 105:3426-3432. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-02-20-0407-RE.

Color biogenesis data of tomatoes treated with hot-water and high temperature ethylene treatments - (Other)
Loayza, F., Brecht, J., Simonne, A., Plotto, A., Baldwin, E., Bai, J., Lon-Kan, E. 2021. Color biogenesis data of tomatoes treated with hot-water and high temperature ethylene treatments. Data in Brief. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2021.107123.

mpact of citrus flavonoid supplementation on inflammation in lipopolysaccharide-induced periodontal disease in mice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carvalho, Jhonathan, Ramadan, Dania, Gonçalves,Vinicius, Brunetti, Iguatemy, Cesar, Thais B., Manthey, J.A., Spolidorio, Luís C. 2021. Impact of citrus flavonoid supplementation on inflammation in lipopolysaccharide-induced periodontal disease in mice. Food & Function. https://doi.org/10.1039/D0FO03338C.

Visually imperceptible mechanical damage of harvested tomatoes changes ethylene production, color, enzyme activity, and volatile compounds profile - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spricigo, P., Freitas, T., Purgatto, E., Mitsuyuki, M., Ferreira, M., Corrêa, D., Bai, J., Brecht, J. 2021. Visually imperceptible mechanical damage of harvested tomatoes changes ethylene production, color, enzyme activity, and volatile compounds profile. Postharvest Biology and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2021.111503.

Extraction method affects contents of carotenoids and flavonoids in Huanglongbing-affected ‘Valencia’ orange juice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Q., Li, T., Baldwin, E., Manthey, J.A., Plotto, A., Zhang, Q., Gao, W., Bai, J., Shan, Y. 2021. Extraction method affects contents of carotenoids and flavonoids in Huanglongbing-affected ‘Valencia’ orange juice. Foods. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10040783.

Genomic characterization of the fruity aroma gene, fafad1, reveals a gene dosage effect on y-decalactone production in strawberry (fragaria ×ananassa) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oh, Y., Barbey, C.R., Chandra, S., Bai, J., Fan, Z., Plotto, A., Folta, K., Whitaker, V., Lee, S. 2021. Genomic characterization of the fruity aroma gene, fafad1, reveals a gene dosage effect on y-decalactone production in strawberry (fragaria ×ananassa). Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.639345.

Huanglongbing and foliar spray programs affect the chemical profile of “valencia” orange peel oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, X.N., Yang, H., Zhao, W., Bourcier, E., Baldwin, E.A., Plotto, A., Irey, M., Bai, J. 2021. Huanglongbing and foliar spray programs affect the chemical profile of “valencia” orange peel oil. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.611449.

Volatiles influencing sensory attributes and Bayesian modeling of the soluble solids-sweetness relationship in strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, Z., Plotto, A., Bai, J., Whitaker, V. 2021. Volatiles influencing sensory attributes and Bayesian modeling of the soluble solids-sweetness relationship in strawberry. Frontiers in Plant Science. 12:640704. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.640704.

Pharmacokinetics and biodistribution of eriocitrin in rats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ferreira, Paula S., Manthey, J.A., Nery, Marina S., Cesar, Thais B. 2021. Pharmacokinetics and biodistribution of eriocitrin in rats. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 10.1021. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.0c04553.

Tangeretin and heptamethoxyflavone decrease insulin resistance, fat accumulation and oxidative stress in a study of C57BL/6J mice fed a high-fat diet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nery Da Silva, M., Ferriera, P.S., Goncalves, D.R., Spolidorio, L.C., Manthey, J.A., Cesar, T.B. 2021. Tangeretin and heptamethoxyflavone decrease insulin resistance, fat accumulation and oxidative stress in a study of C57BL/6J mice fed a high-fat diet. Journal of Food Science and Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.2167.

Effect of storage temperature on chilling injury and activity of antioxidant enzymes in carambola "Arkin" fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Imahori, Y., Bai, J., Baldwin, E.A. 2021. Effect of storage temperature on chilling injury and activity of antioxidant enzymes in carambola "Arkin" fruit. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jfpp.15178.

Edible coatings as carriers of antibrowning compounds to maintain appealing appearance of fresh-cut mango - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Marin, A., Baldwin, E.A., Bai, J., Wood, D.R., Ference, C.M., Sun, X.N., Brecht, J., Plotto, A. 2021. Edible coatings as carriers of antibrowning compounds to maintain appealing appearance of fresh-cut mango. HortTechnology. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04687-20.

Nano- and micro- carnauba wax emulsions versus shellac protective coatings on postharvest citrus quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miranda, M., Sun, X.N., Ference, C.M., Plotto, A., Bai, J., Wood, D.R., Assis, O., Ferreira, M., Baldwin, E.A. 2021. Nano- and micro- carnauba wax emulsions versus shellac protective coatings on postharvest citrus quality. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 146(1):40-49. https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS04972-20.

Effect of HLB on chemical components of essential oil extracted from ‘Ray Ruby’ grapefruit peel - (Abstract Only)

Exploring citrus hybrids tolerat to HLB - (Abstract Only)

Bridging horticulture and food sciences to overcome HLB-induced off-flavor in citrus - (Abstract Only)

Detection of phenylpropenoids in citrus leaves produced in response to Xanthomonas citri subsp citri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ference, C.M., Manthey, J.A., Narciso, J.A., Jones, J.B., Baldwin, E.A. 2020. Detection of phenylpropenoids in citrus leaves produced in response to Xanthomonas citri subsp citri. Phytopathology. 110:287-296. https://doi.org/10.1094/phyto-06-19-0219-R.

Inhibitory extracts of calamondin leaves associated with precipitous decline of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ference, C.M., Baldwin, E.A., Manthey, J.A., Jones, J. 2019. Inhibitory extracts of calamondin leaves associated with precipitous decline of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri populations. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 156:451-461. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-019-01894-w.

Effect of mono and bilayer of carnauba wax based nano-emulsion and HPMC coatings on post-harvest quality of 'Redtainung' papaya - (Proceedings)
Miranda, M., Marin, A., Sun, X.N., Plotto, A., Bai, J., Assis, O., Ferreira, M., Baldwin, E.A. 2019. Effect of mono and bilayer of carnauba wax based nano-emulsion and HPMC coatings on post-harvest quality of 'Redtainung' papaya. International Symposium on Agricultural & Food Processing Wastes Proceeding. 1:705-709.