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2019
Journal Article
Effects of chitosan treatment on avocado postharvest diseases and expression of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, chitinase and lipoxygenase genes
Obianom, Chinelo, Romanazzi, Gianfranco and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). Effects of chitosan treatment on avocado postharvest diseases and expression of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, chitinase and lipoxygenase genes. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 147, 214-221. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2018.10.004
2018
Journal Article
Variety-specific responses of lettuce grown in a gravel-film technique closed hydroponic system to N supply on yield, morphology, phytochemicals, mineral content and safety
Mampholo, Bevly M., Maboko, Martin M., Soundy, Puffy and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Variety-specific responses of lettuce grown in a gravel-film technique closed hydroponic system to N supply on yield, morphology, phytochemicals, mineral content and safety. Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 17 (11), 2447-2457. doi: 10.1016/S2095-3119(18)62007-6
2018
Journal Article
Understanding the physiological response of fresh-cut cauliflower for developing a suitable packaging system
Madonna, Mashabela, Caleb, Oluwafemi J., Sivakumar, Dharini and Mahajan, Pramod V. (2018). Understanding the physiological response of fresh-cut cauliflower for developing a suitable packaging system. Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 17, 179-186. doi: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2018.07.002
2018
Journal Article
Variety specific responses of cauliflower varieties (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) to different N application rates on yield, colour and ascorbic acid content at harvest
Mashabela, Madonna N., Maboko, Martin M., Soundy, Puffy and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Variety specific responses of cauliflower varieties (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) to different N application rates on yield, colour and ascorbic acid content at harvest. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section B: Soil and Plant Science, 68 (6), 541-545. doi: 10.1080/09064710.2018.1440002
2018
Journal Article
Impact of transportation, storage, and retail shelf conditions on lettuce quality and phytonutrients losses in the supply chain
Managa, Millicent G., Tinyani, Peter P., Senyolo, Grany M., Soundy, Puffy, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Impact of transportation, storage, and retail shelf conditions on lettuce quality and phytonutrients losses in the supply chain. Food Science and Nutrition, 6 (6) DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.685, 1527-1536. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.685
2018
Journal Article
Differential response to combined prochloraz and thyme oil drench treatment in avocados against the control of anthracnose and stem-end rot
Obianom, Chinelo and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Differential response to combined prochloraz and thyme oil drench treatment in avocados against the control of anthracnose and stem-end rot. Phytoparasitica, 46 (3), 273-281. doi: 10.1007/s12600-018-0663-9
2018
Journal Article
Phytochemicals and nutritional composition in accessions of Kei-apple (Dovyalis caffra): Southern African indigenous fruit
Mpai, Semkaleng, du Preez, Rosemary, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Phytochemicals and nutritional composition in accessions of Kei-apple (Dovyalis caffra): Southern African indigenous fruit. Food Chemistry, 253, 37-45. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.01.099
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
Book Chapter
Erratum to: Nutritional and health benefits of temperate fruits, [Postharvest Biology and Technology of Temperate Fruits, 2018]
Bvenura, Callistus, Hermaan, Ngemakwe Nitcheu Patrick, Chen, Lingyun and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Erratum to: Nutritional and health benefits of temperate fruits, [Postharvest Biology and Technology of Temperate Fruits, 2018]. Postharvest Biology and Technology of Temperate Fruits. (pp. 1-1) Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-75163-4_18
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
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
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
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
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, Dr Run Zhang
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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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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
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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