2016 Journal Article Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) growth, yield and quality response to nitrogen fertilization in a non-circulating hydroponic systemMahlangu, R. I.S., Maboko, M. M., Sivakumar, D., Soundy, P. and Jifon, J. (2016). Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) growth, yield and quality response to nitrogen fertilization in a non-circulating hydroponic system. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 39 (12), 1766-1775. doi: 10.1080/01904167.2016.1187739 |
2016 Conference Publication Variation in fruit quality in HTSP-5 green bell pepper grown under different photo-selective netsMashabela, N. M., Sivakumar, D. and Soundy, P. (2016). Variation in fruit quality in HTSP-5 green bell pepper grown under different photo-selective nets. XXIX International Horticultural Congress on Horticulture: Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 17 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1123.9 |
2016 Journal Article Maintaining overall quality of fresh traditional leafy vegetables of Southern Africa during the postharvest chainMampholo, Bevly M., Sivakumar, Dharini and Thompson, A. Keith (2016). Maintaining overall quality of fresh traditional leafy vegetables of Southern Africa during the postharvest chain. Food Reviews International, 32 (4), 400-416. doi: 10.1080/87559129.2015.1094817 |
2016 Journal Article Different defense responses and brown rot control in two Prunus persica cultivars to essential oil vapours after storageCindi, Meluci David, Soundy, Puffy, Romanazzi, Gianfranco and Sivakumar, Dharini (2016). Different defense responses and brown rot control in two Prunus persica cultivars to essential oil vapours after storage. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 119, 9-17. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2016.04.007 |
2016 Journal Article Spectral quality of photo-selective nets improves phytochemicals and aroma volatiles in coriander leaves (Coriandrum sativum L.) after postharvest storageButhelezi, Millicent N. Duduzile, Soundy, Puffy, Jifon, John and Sivakumar, Dharini (2016). Spectral quality of photo-selective nets improves phytochemicals and aroma volatiles in coriander leaves (Coriandrum sativum L.) after postharvest storage. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 161, 328-334. doi: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2016.05.032 |
2016 Journal Article Vapour or dipping applications of methyl jasmonate, vinegar and sage oil for pepper fruit sanitation towards grey mouldTzortzakis, Nikos, Chrysargyris, Antonios, Sivakumar, Dharini and Loulakakis, Kostas (2016). Vapour or dipping applications of methyl jasmonate, vinegar and sage oil for pepper fruit sanitation towards grey mould. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 118, 120-127. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2016.04.004 |
2016 Journal Article Variety-specific responses of lettuce grown under the different-coloured shade nets on phytochemical quality after postharvest storageNtsoane, Lucia L.M., Soundy, Puffy, Jifon, John and Sivakumar, Dharini (2016). Variety-specific responses of lettuce grown under the different-coloured shade nets on phytochemical quality after postharvest storage. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 91 (5), 520-528. doi: 10.1080/14620316.2016.1178080 |
2016 Journal Article Expression of pathogenesis-related (PR) genes in avocados fumigated with thyme oil vapours and control of anthracnoseBill, Malick, Sivakumar, Dharini, Beukes, Mervyn and Korsten, Lise (2016). Expression of pathogenesis-related (PR) genes in avocados fumigated with thyme oil vapours and control of anthracnose. Food Chemistry, 194, 938-943. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.08.105 |
2016 Journal Article Development of antifungal films based on low-density polyethylene and thyme oil for avocado packagingPillai, Sreejarani Kesavan, Maubane, Lesego, Sinha Ray, Suprakas, Khumalo, Vincent, Bill, Malick and Sivakumar, Dharini (2016). Development of antifungal films based on low-density polyethylene and thyme oil for avocado packaging. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 133 (8) 43045. doi: 10.1002/app.43045 |
2016 Book Chapter Biological Activity of Chitosan Nanoparticles Against Pathogenic Fungi and BacteriaSotelo-Boyás, María Elena, Bautista-Baños, Silvia, Correa-Pacheco, Zormy N., Jiménez-Aparicio, Antonio and Sivakumar, Dharini (2016). Biological Activity of Chitosan Nanoparticles Against Pathogenic Fungi and Bacteria. Chitosan in the Preservation of Agricultural Commodities. (pp. 339-349) Cambridge, MA United States: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-802735-6.00013-6 |
2016 Book Chapter Integrated Application of Chitosan Coating with Different Postharvest Treatments in the Control of Postharvest Decay and Maintenance of Overall Fruit QualitySivakumar, Dharini, Bill, Malick, Korsten, Lise and Thompson, Keith (2016). Integrated Application of Chitosan Coating with Different Postharvest Treatments in the Control of Postharvest Decay and Maintenance of Overall Fruit Quality. Chitosan in the Preservation of Agricultural Commodities. (pp. 127-153) Cambridge, MA United States: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-802735-6.00005-7 |
2015 Journal Article Bioactive Compounds and Fruit Quality of Green Sweet Pepper Grown under Different Colored Shade Netting during Postharvest StorageMashabela, Madonna N., Selahle, Kamogelo M., Soundy, Puffy, Crosby, Kevin M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2015). Bioactive Compounds and Fruit Quality of Green Sweet Pepper Grown under Different Colored Shade Netting during Postharvest Storage. Journal of Food Science, 80 (11), H2612-H2618. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.13103 |
2015 Journal Article Chitosan boehmite-alumina nanocomposite films and thyme oil vapour control brown rot in peaches (Prunus persica L.) during postharvest storageCindi, Meluci David, Shittu, Taofik, Sivakumar, Dharini and Bautista-Baños, Silvia (2015). Chitosan boehmite-alumina nanocomposite films and thyme oil vapour control brown rot in peaches (Prunus persica L.) during postharvest storage. Crop Protection, 72, 127-131. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2015.03.011 |
2015 Journal Article Evaluation of biochemical and quality attributes to monitor the application of heat and cold treatments in tomato fruit (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)Polenta, Gustavo, Budde, Claudio, Sivakumar, Dharini, Nanni, Mariana and Guidi, Silvina (2015). Evaluation of biochemical and quality attributes to monitor the application of heat and cold treatments in tomato fruit (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.). Journal of Food Quality, 38 (3), 153-163. doi: 10.1111/jfq.12139 |
2015 Journal Article Postharvest evaluation of Goldfinger banana (FHIA-01) at different storage temperatures followed by an acclimation timeGutiérrez-Martínez, Porfirio, Avila-Peña, Rosa Cristina, Sivakumar, Dharini and Bautista-Baños, Silvia (2015). Postharvest evaluation of Goldfinger banana (FHIA-01) at different storage temperatures followed by an acclimation time. Fruits, 70 (3), 173-179. doi: 10.1051/fruits/2015008 |
2015 Journal Article Postharvest responses of red and yellow sweet peppers grown under photo-selective netsSelahle, Kamogelo M., Sivakumar, Dharini, Jifon, John and Soundy, Puffy (2015). Postharvest responses of red and yellow sweet peppers grown under photo-selective nets. Food Chemistry, 173, 951-956. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.10.034 |
2015 Journal Article Variation in bioactive compounds and quality parameters in different modified atmosphere packaging during postharvest storage of traditional leafy vegetables (Amaranthus cruentus L and Solanum Retroflexum)Mampholo, Mmakatane B., Sivakumar, Dharini and Van Rensburg, Jansen (2015). Variation in bioactive compounds and quality parameters in different modified atmosphere packaging during postharvest storage of traditional leafy vegetables (Amaranthus cruentus L and Solanum Retroflexum). Journal of Food Quality, 38 (1), 1-12. doi: 10.1111/jfq.12120 |
2014 Journal Article Physicochemical and Engineering Properties of Nanocomposite Films Based on Chitosan and Pseudoboehmite AluminaShittu, T. A., Jayaramudu, J., Sivakumar, D. and Sadiku, E. R. (2014). Physicochemical and Engineering Properties of Nanocomposite Films Based on Chitosan and Pseudoboehmite Alumina. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 7 (8), 2423-2433. doi: 10.1007/s11947-014-1305-y |
2014 Journal Article Effect of photo-selective nettings on post-harvest quality and bioactive compounds in selected tomato cultivarsSelahle, Maphoko Kamogelo, Sivakumar, Dharini and Soundy, Puffy (2014). Effect of photo-selective nettings on post-harvest quality and bioactive compounds in selected tomato cultivars. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 94 (11), 2187-2195. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.6536 |
2014 Journal Article Avocado Fruit Quality Management during the Postharvest Supply ChainBill, Malick, Sivakumar, Dharini, Thompson, A. Keith and Korsten, Lise (2014). Avocado Fruit Quality Management during the Postharvest Supply Chain. Food Reviews International, 30 (3), 169-202. doi: 10.1080/87559129.2014.907304 |