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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimization and Characterization of Seaweed Bioactive Materials for Encapsulation and Valorization of Seaweed based products
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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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
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Doctor Philosophy
Modelling interactive effects of environment and physicochemical properties of Persoonia spp.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michael Netzel, Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa
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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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