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Dharini Sivakumar

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180 works between 2005 and 2025

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2018

Book Chapter

Nutritional and health benefits of temperate fruits

Bvenura, Callistus, Hermaan, Ngemakwe Nitcheu Patrick, Chen, Lingyun and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Nutritional and health benefits of temperate fruits. Postharvest Biology and Technology of Temperate Fruits. (pp. 51-75) Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-75163-4_3

Nutritional and health benefits of temperate fruits

2018

Journal Article

A comprehensive review on beneficial dietary phytochemicals in common traditional Southern African leafy vegetables

Sivakumar, Dharini, Chen, Lingyun and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2018). A comprehensive review on beneficial dietary phytochemicals in common traditional Southern African leafy vegetables. Food Science and Nutrition, 6 (4), 714-727. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.643

A comprehensive review on beneficial dietary phytochemicals in common traditional Southern African leafy vegetables

2018

Journal Article

Spectral quality of photo-selective shade nettings improves antioxidants and overall quality in selected fresh produce after postharvest storage

Sivakumar, Dharini, Jifon, Johan and Soundy, Puffy (2018). Spectral quality of photo-selective shade nettings improves antioxidants and overall quality in selected fresh produce after postharvest storage. Food Reviews International, 34 (3), 290-307. doi: 10.1080/87559129.2017.1298124

Spectral quality of photo-selective shade nettings improves antioxidants and overall quality in selected fresh produce after postharvest storage

2018

Journal Article

Development, Yield, and Antioxidant Content in Red Cabbage As Affected by Plant Density and Nitrogen Rate

Phahlane, Charmaine J.T., Maboko, Martin M., Soundy, Puffy and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Development, Yield, and Antioxidant Content in Red Cabbage As Affected by Plant Density and Nitrogen Rate. International Journal of Vegetable Science, 24 (2), 160-168. doi: 10.1080/19315260.2017.1403987

Development, Yield, and Antioxidant Content in Red Cabbage As Affected by Plant Density and Nitrogen Rate

2018

Journal Article

Growing ‘Hass’ avocado fruit under different coloured shade netting improves the marketable yield and affects fruit ripening

Tinyane, Peter P., Soundy, Puffy and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Growing ‘Hass’ avocado fruit under different coloured shade netting improves the marketable yield and affects fruit ripening. Scientia Horticulturae, 230, 43-49. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2017.11.020

Growing ‘Hass’ avocado fruit under different coloured shade netting improves the marketable yield and affects fruit ripening

2018

Journal Article

Natural plant volatiles as an alternative approach to control stem-end rot in avocado cultivars

Obianom, Chinelo and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Natural plant volatiles as an alternative approach to control stem-end rot in avocado cultivars. Journal of Phytopathology, 166 (1), 1-9. doi: 10.1111/jph.12653

Natural plant volatiles as an alternative approach to control stem-end rot in avocado cultivars

2018

Book Chapter

Influence of Photoselective Shade Nettings on Postharvest Quality of Vegetables

Sivakumar, Dharini and Jifon, John (2018). Influence of Photoselective Shade Nettings on Postharvest Quality of Vegetables. Preharvest Modulation of Postharvest Fruit and Vegetable Quality. (pp. 121-138) London, United Kingdom: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-809807-3.00005-6

Influence of Photoselective Shade Nettings on Postharvest Quality of Vegetables

2018

Journal Article

The Effect of Thyme Oil Low-Density Polyethylene Impregnated Pellets in Polylactic Acid Sachets on Storage Quality of Ready-to-Eat Avocado

Bill, Malick, Pillai, Sreejarani Kesavan, Tinyane, Peter, Ray, Suprakas Sinha and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). The Effect of Thyme Oil Low-Density Polyethylene Impregnated Pellets in Polylactic Acid Sachets on Storage Quality of Ready-to-Eat Avocado. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 11 (1), 141-151. doi: 10.1007/s11947-017-2001-5

The Effect of Thyme Oil Low-Density Polyethylene Impregnated Pellets in Polylactic Acid Sachets on Storage Quality of Ready-to-Eat Avocado

2017

Journal Article

Deficit irrigation improves phenolic content and antioxidant activity in leafy lettuce varieties

Malejane, Dunsfort N., Tinyani, Peter, Soundy, Puffy, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2017). Deficit irrigation improves phenolic content and antioxidant activity in leafy lettuce varieties. Food Science and Nutrition, 6 (2), 334-341. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.559

Deficit irrigation improves phenolic content and antioxidant activity in leafy lettuce varieties

2017

Journal Article

Maintaining postharvest quality of cold stored ‘Hass’ avocados by altering the fatty acids content and composition with the use of natural volatile compounds – methyl jasmonate and methyl salicylate

Glowacz, Marcin, Bill, Malick, Tinyane, Peter P and Sivakumar, Dharini (2017). Maintaining postharvest quality of cold stored ‘Hass’ avocados by altering the fatty acids content and composition with the use of natural volatile compounds – methyl jasmonate and methyl salicylate. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 97 (15), 5186-5193. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.8400

Maintaining postharvest quality of cold stored ‘Hass’ avocados by altering the fatty acids content and composition with the use of natural volatile compounds – methyl jasmonate and methyl salicylate

2017

Journal Article

Phytochemical and nutritional properties of underutilised fruits in the southern African region

Nitcheu Ngemakwe, P. H., Remize, F., Thaoge, M. L. and Sivakumar, D. (2017). Phytochemical and nutritional properties of underutilised fruits in the southern African region. South African Journal of Botany, 113, 137-149. doi: 10.1016/j.sajb.2017.08.006

Phytochemical and nutritional properties of underutilised fruits in the southern African region

2017

Journal Article

Control of anthracnose disease via increased activity of defence related enzymes in ‘Hass’ avocado fruit treated with methyl jasmonate and methyl salicylate

Glowacz, Marcin, Roets, Nico and Sivakumar, Dharini (2017). Control of anthracnose disease via increased activity of defence related enzymes in ‘Hass’ avocado fruit treated with methyl jasmonate and methyl salicylate. Food Chemistry, 234, 163-167. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.04.063

Control of anthracnose disease via increased activity of defence related enzymes in ‘Hass’ avocado fruit treated with methyl jasmonate and methyl salicylate

2017

Journal Article

Effect of thyme oil vapours exposure on phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) and lipoxygenase (LOX) genes expression, and control of anthracnose in ‘Hass’ and ‘Ryan’ avocado fruit

Bill, Malick, Korsten, Lise, Remize, Fabienne, Glowacz, Marcin and Sivakumar, Dharini (2017). Effect of thyme oil vapours exposure on phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) and lipoxygenase (LOX) genes expression, and control of anthracnose in ‘Hass’ and ‘Ryan’ avocado fruit. Scientia Horticulturae, 224, 232-237. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2017.06.026

Effect of thyme oil vapours exposure on phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) and lipoxygenase (LOX) genes expression, and control of anthracnose in ‘Hass’ and ‘Ryan’ avocado fruit

2017

Journal Article

The role of wild fruits and vegetables in delivering a balanced and healthy diet

Bvenura, Callistus and Sivakumar, Dharini (2017). The role of wild fruits and vegetables in delivering a balanced and healthy diet. Food Research International, 99, 15-30. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2017.06.046

The role of wild fruits and vegetables in delivering a balanced and healthy diet

2017

Journal Article

Bio-sanitation treatment using essential oils against E. coli O157:H7 on fresh lettuce

Mouatcho, Joel Claude, Tzortzakis, Nikolaos, Soundy, Puffy and Sivakumar, Dharini (2017). Bio-sanitation treatment using essential oils against E. coli O157:H7 on fresh lettuce. New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science, 45 (3), 165-174. doi: 10.1080/01140671.2016.1269813

Bio-sanitation treatment using essential oils against E. coli O157:H7 on fresh lettuce

2017

Journal Article

Nitrogen application and leaf harvesting improves yield and nutritional quality of beetroot

Mampa, Salfina S., Maboko, Martin M., Soundy, Puffy and Sivakumar, Dharini (2017). Nitrogen application and leaf harvesting improves yield and nutritional quality of beetroot. HortTechnology, 27 (3), 337-343. doi: 10.21273/HORTTECH03599-16

Nitrogen application and leaf harvesting improves yield and nutritional quality of beetroot

2017

Journal Article

Shelf life extension of fresh fruit and vegetables by chitosan treatment

Romanazzi, Gianfranco, Feliziani, Erica, Baños, Silvia Bautista and Sivakumar, Dharini (2017). Shelf life extension of fresh fruit and vegetables by chitosan treatment. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 57 (3), 579-601. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2014.900474

Shelf life extension of fresh fruit and vegetables by chitosan treatment

2017

Journal Article

Effect of thyme oil vapour exposure on the brown rot infection, phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) activity, phenolic content and antioxidant activity in red and yellow skin peach cultivars

Khumalo, Kenneth N., Tinyane, Peter, Soundy, Puffy, Romanazzi, Gianfranco, Glowacz, Marcin and Sivakumar, Dharini (2017). Effect of thyme oil vapour exposure on the brown rot infection, phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) activity, phenolic content and antioxidant activity in red and yellow skin peach cultivars. Scientia Horticulturae, 214, 195-199. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2016.11.044

Effect of thyme oil vapour exposure on the brown rot infection, phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) activity, phenolic content and antioxidant activity in red and yellow skin peach cultivars

2016

Journal Article

Decay control in the postharvest system: Role of microbial and plant volatile organic compounds

Mari, Marta, Bautista-Baños, Silvia and Sivakumar, Dharini (2016). Decay control in the postharvest system: Role of microbial and plant volatile organic compounds. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 122, 70-81. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2016.04.014

Decay control in the postharvest system: Role of microbial and plant volatile organic compounds

2016

Journal Article

Phytochemicals and Overall Quality of Leafy Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) Varieties Grown in Closed Hydroponic System

Mampholo, Bevly M., Maboko, Martin M., Soundy, Puffy and Sivakumar, Dharini (2016). Phytochemicals and Overall Quality of Leafy Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) Varieties Grown in Closed Hydroponic System. Journal of Food Quality, 39 (6), 805-815. doi: 10.1111/jfq.12234

Phytochemicals and Overall Quality of Leafy Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) Varieties Grown in Closed Hydroponic System

Funding

Current funding

  • 2023 - 2025
    Ecological Traceability as a Public Commons - New Models of Indigenous Supply Chain Data Governance
    National Agriculture Traceability Grants - Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Assessing the quality and safety of herbal beverages for market access
    Roogenic Pty Ltd
    Open grant

Supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Optimization and Characterization of Seaweed Bioactive Materials for Encapsulation and Valorization of Seaweed based products

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Exploring the Nutritional quality and Food Functionality of Salt Bush (Atriplex semibaccata) - an Australian Indigenous Edible Halophyte

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Modelling interactive effects of environment and physicochemical properties of Persoonia spp.

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Improving the Shelf-life of Salmon Fillets Using an Advanced Nanoencapsulation Technology

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Run Zhang, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa

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