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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
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
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
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) growth, yield and quality response to nitrogen fertilization in a non-circulating hydroponic system
Mahlangu, 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 nets
Mashabela, 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 chain
Mampholo, 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 storage
Cindi, 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 storage
Buthelezi, 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 mould
Tzortzakis, 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 storage
Ntsoane, 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 anthracnose
Bill, 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 packaging
Pillai, 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
Integrated Application of Chitosan Coating with Different Postharvest Treatments in the Control of Postharvest Decay and Maintenance of Overall Fruit Quality
Sivakumar, 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
2016
Book Chapter
Biological Activity of Chitosan Nanoparticles Against Pathogenic Fungi and Bacteria
Sotelo-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
2015
Journal Article
Bioactive Compounds and Fruit Quality of Green Sweet Pepper Grown under Different Colored Shade Netting during Postharvest Storage
Mashabela, 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
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
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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