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2020 Journal Article Stimulation of Light-Emitting Diode Treatment on Defence System and Changes in Mesocarp Metabolites of Avocados Cultivars (Hass and Fuerte) during Simulated Market Shelf ConditionsMpai, Semakaleng and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Stimulation of Light-Emitting Diode Treatment on Defence System and Changes in Mesocarp Metabolites of Avocados Cultivars (Hass and Fuerte) during Simulated Market Shelf Conditions. Agronomy, 10 (11) 1654, 1-25. doi: 10.3390/agronomy10111654 |
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2020 Journal Article Comparison of phenolic compounds, carotenoids, amino acid composition, in vitro antioxidant and anti-diabetic activities in the leaves of Seven Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) cultivarsMoloto, Mapula R., Phan, Anh Dao T., Shai, Jerry L., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Comparison of phenolic compounds, carotenoids, amino acid composition, in vitro antioxidant and anti-diabetic activities in the leaves of Seven Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) cultivars. Foods, 9 (9) 1285, 1285. doi: 10.3390/foods9091285 |
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2020 Journal Article Impact of moist cooking methods on colour, anti-nutritive compounds and phenolic metabolites in African nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.)Managa, Millicent G., Mpai, Semagalene, Remize, Fabienne, Garcia, Cyrielle and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Impact of moist cooking methods on colour, anti-nutritive compounds and phenolic metabolites in African nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.). Food Chemistry, 325 126805, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126805 |
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2020 Journal Article Effect of Lactic Acid Fermentation on Color, Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity in African NightshadeDegrain, Alexandre, Manhivi, Vimbainashe, Remize, Fabienne, Garcia, Cyrielle and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Effect of Lactic Acid Fermentation on Color, Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity in African Nightshade. Microorganisms, 8 (9) 1324, 1-12. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8091324 |
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2020 Journal Article Influence of growing seasons on metabolic composition, and fruit quality of avocado cultivars at ‘ready-to-eat stage’Mpai, Semakaleng and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Influence of growing seasons on metabolic composition, and fruit quality of avocado cultivars at ‘ready-to-eat stage’. Scientia Horticulturae, 265 109159, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.109159 |
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2020 Journal Article Enrichment of mango fruit leathers with natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) improves their phytochemical content and antioxidant propertiesMphaphuli, Tshudufhadzo, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Slabbert, Retha, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Enrichment of mango fruit leathers with natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) improves their phytochemical content and antioxidant properties. Foods, 9 (4) 431, 431. doi: 10.3390/foods9040431 |
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2020 Journal Article Optimisation of O2 and CO2 concentrations to retain quality and prolong shelf life of ‘shelly’ mango fruit using a simplex lattice mixture designNtsoane, Makgafele L., Sivakumar, Dharini and Mahajan, Pramod V. (2020). Optimisation of O2 and CO2 concentrations to retain quality and prolong shelf life of ‘shelly’ mango fruit using a simplex lattice mixture design. Biosystems Engineering, 192, 14-23. doi: 10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2020.01.009 |
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2020 Journal Article Effects of different drying methods on untargeted phenolic metabolites, and antioxidant activity in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis) and nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.)Managa, G. Millicent, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Effects of different drying methods on untargeted phenolic metabolites, and antioxidant activity in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis) and nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.). Molecules, 25 (6) 1326, 1-23. doi: 10.3390/molecules25061326 |
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2020 Journal Article Stomatal conductance, leaf chlorophyll content, growth, and yield of sweet pepper in response to plant growth regulatorsMbandlwa, Noxolo P., Fotouo-M, Helene, Maboko, Martin M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Stomatal conductance, leaf chlorophyll content, growth, and yield of sweet pepper in response to plant growth regulators. International Journal of Vegetable Science, 26 (2), 116-126. doi: 10.1080/19315260.2019.1610925 |
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2020 Journal Article Extension of avocado fruit postharvest quality using non-chemical treatmentsMunhuweyi, Karen, Mpai, Semakaleng and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Extension of avocado fruit postharvest quality using non-chemical treatments. Agronomy, 10 (2) 212, 1-21. doi: 10.3390/agronomy10020212 |
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2020 Journal Article Preharvest application of naphthalene acetic acid and kelpak® improve postharvest quality and phytonutrient contents of sweet pepperMbandlwa, Noxolo P., Fotouo-M, Helene, Maboko, Martin M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Preharvest application of naphthalene acetic acid and kelpak® improve postharvest quality and phytonutrient contents of sweet pepper. International Journal of Vegetable Science, 26 (1), 3-14. doi: 10.1080/19315260.2019.1570415 |
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2020 Journal Article Enhancement of the phytonutrient content of a gluten-free soup using a composite of vegetablesManhivi, Vimbainashe E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Enhancement of the phytonutrient content of a gluten-free soup using a composite of vegetables. International Journal of Food Properties, 23 (1), 1051-1065. doi: 10.1080/10942912.2020.1778028 |
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2019 Journal Article Influence of different types of modified atmosphere packaging films and storage time on quality and bioactive compounds in fresh-cut cauliflowerMashabela, Madonna, Mahajan, Pramod V. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). Influence of different types of modified atmosphere packaging films and storage time on quality and bioactive compounds in fresh-cut cauliflower. Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 22 100374, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2019.100374 |
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2019 Journal Article Postharvest responses of hydroponically grown lettuce varieties to nitrogen application rateMampholo, Bevly M., Maboko, Martin, Soundy, Puffy and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). Postharvest responses of hydroponically grown lettuce varieties to nitrogen application rate. Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 18 (10), 2272-2283. doi: 10.1016/S2095-3119(19)62664-X |
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2019 Journal Article An integrated approach for harvesting Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) for quality and functional compounds related to maturity stagesNdou, Aysha, Tinyani, Peter P., Slabbert, Retha.M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). An integrated approach for harvesting Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) for quality and functional compounds related to maturity stages. Food Chemistry, 293, 499-510. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.04.102 |
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2019 Journal Article Assessment of eleven South African peach cultivars for susceptibility to brown rot and blue mouldGununu, Pascalia R., Munhuweyi, Karen, Obianom, Patience C. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). Assessment of eleven South African peach cultivars for susceptibility to brown rot and blue mould. Scientia Horticulturae, 254, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.04.067 |
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2019 Journal Article Impact of low oxygen storage on quality attributes including pigments and volatile compounds in 'shelly’ mangoNtsoane, Makgafele Lucia, Luca, Alexandru, Zude-Sasse, Manuela, Sivakumar, Dharini and Mahajan, Pramod V. (2019). Impact of low oxygen storage on quality attributes including pigments and volatile compounds in 'shelly’ mango. Scientia Horticulturae, 250, 174-183. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.02.041 |
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2019 Journal Article Quality assesment and postharvest technology of mango: A review of its current status and future perspectivesNtsoane, Makgafele Lucia, Zude-Sasse, Manuela, Mahajan, Pramod and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). Quality assesment and postharvest technology of mango: A review of its current status and future perspectives. Scientia Horticulturae, 249, 77-85. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.01.033 |
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2019 Journal Article Performance evaluation of silica gel-water adsorption based cooling system for mango fruit storage in Sub-Saharan AfricaNtsoane, Makgafele Lucia, Jalali, Ali, Römer, Julia, Duewel, Karsten, Göller, Christoph, Kühn, Roland, Mähne, Kilian, Geyer, Martin, Sivakumar, Dharini and Mahajan, Pramod V. (2019). Performance evaluation of silica gel-water adsorption based cooling system for mango fruit storage in Sub-Saharan Africa. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 149, 195-199. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2018.12.004 |
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2019 Journal Article Cultivar-specific responses in red sweet peppers grown under shade nets and controlled-temperature plastic tunnel environment on antioxidant constituents at harvestLekala, Chembi Solomon, Madani, Khalil Saber H., Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Maboko, Martin Makgose, Fotouo, Helen, Soundy, Puffy, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). Cultivar-specific responses in red sweet peppers grown under shade nets and controlled-temperature plastic tunnel environment on antioxidant constituents at harvest. Food Chemistry, 275, 85-94. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.09.097 |
