List price   € 94   Buy this book   This title is only available in e-Acta format - not available in print Conveners   M.L. Amodio, G. Colelli  Editors   M.L Amodio, G. Colelli, M. Cefola  Publication date   30 November 2025  ISBN   978-94-62614-41-3  ISSN   2406-6168 (electronic)  Number of articles   50  Volumes   1  Place   Foggia, Italy  Online articles: Acta Horticulturae 1442 - cover - colophon - contents - authors Quality, nutritional properties and volatile profile of fresh-cut ‘big bang’ nectarines cold stored at two different temperatures (B. Pace, M. Cefola, M. Palumbo, I. Ricci, S. Pelosi, M. Stocchero, R. Cozzolino) Cultivating tomorrow: how indoor vertical farming will bring a revolution in fresh-cut leafy greens and herbs (F. Orsini, F. Perotti, R. Prandi, G. Pennisi) Physiological changes affect mechanical-acoustic properties of ready-to-eat rocket packed in different atmospheres (M. Vanoli, M. Buccheri, V. Picchi, F. Lovati, A. Calzone, T.M.P. Cattaneo, G. Cortellino) Volatilome and aroma appreciation of ready to eat strawberry fruit with altered alcohol acyltransferase gene expression during postharvest storage (A. Baldwin, C.T. Müller, S.R. Christofides, R. Fairchild, A. Setarehnejad, H.W. Nuetzmann, N.D. Spadafora, H.J. Rogers) Quality and microbiological analysis of fresh-cut yellow kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis Planch) (G. Sortino, A. Turdo, G. Gullo, A. Morgana, G. Garofalo, F.G. Casales, A. Allegra) New mulching technique based on paper for wild rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia (L.) DC.) (D. Ronga, A. Di Serio, A. Infante, A. Avallone, G. Oliùviero) Preharvest stress in rocket salad leaves results in postharvest metabolic and gene expression changes during chilled storage (L. Alotaibi, S.R. Christofides, C. Wilson, C.T. Müller, N.D. Spadafora, H.J. Rogers) Suitability of new CREA selections of peach, pear and apple to fresh-cut preparations (M. Pietrella, F. Brandi, D. Giovannini, S. Sirri, M. Petriccione, G. Caracciolo) Effect of reduced nutrient solution on quality during postharvest (G. Franzoni, D. Guffanti, G. Cocetta, A. Ferrante) Evaluation of different training systems on pomegranate fruits by agronomic and nutraceutical approaches (A. Nunziata, D. Cice, E. Ferrara, G. Capriolo, M. Petriccione) Impact of acidic electrolyzed water treatments on fresh-cut ‘Granny Smith’ apples (N.E. Nyamende, S. Gunnar, Z.A. Belay, O.J. Caleb) Effects of citric acid pretreatment, packaging types, and storage temperature on the quality and safety of fresh-cut pineapple (O.J. Caleb, F. October, V. Van Breda, Z.A. Belay, R.R. Mphahlele) Effect of novel bilayer edible coating based on Opuntia ficus-indica mucilage and chitosan on antioxidant metabolism of fresh-cut apple throughout cold storage (D. Cice, E. Ferrara, P. Rega, M. Petriccione) Sicilian sprouting black broccoli: advancing valorization strategies and product innovation (D. Arena, H. Ben Ammar, G.F. Rizzo, N. Al Achkar, S. Argento, M.G. Melilli, F. Branca) Browning and microbial control in fresh-cut sliced mushrooms using encapsulated vinegar powder treatments (M.A. Martínez-Sánchez, G.B. Martínez-Hernández, A. López-Gómez) Postharvest strategies to improve shelf-life of indoor-grown lettuce (C. Rodrigues, C. Blanchard, M. Trandel-Hayse, D. Wells, T. Rehman) Mild microwave heating and anti-browning application in a hurdle technology approach to prolong shelf life of fresh cut apples (M.L.V. de Chiara) Innovative sanitizing treatments with encapsulated vinegar powder to extend the shelf life of fresh-cut lettuce (M.A. Martínez-Sánchez, G.B. Martínez-Hernández, A. López-Gómez) Effect of different mucilage-based edible coating on quality, nutraceutical, and sensorial parameters of minimally processed white-flesh loquat fruit during cold storage (G. Greco, F. Gargano, M. La Motta, G. Liguori) Influence of mucilage-based edible coating enriched with cactus pear fruit peel on postharvest quality and marketability of yellow-flesh fresh-cut peach during cold storage (F. Gargano, G. Greco, M. La Motta, G. Liguori) Characterization of table grape cultivars for “ready-to-eat” processing (L.R. Forleo, B. Suriano, T. Basile, A.D. Marsico, M.F. Cardone, R. Perniola) Ready-to-eat wild rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia) cultivars: nutritional, sensory quality and consumer preference (A. Raffo, I. Baiamonte, G.R. De Nicola, S. Lelli, V. Melini, E. Moneta, N. Nardo, S. Ruggeri, M. Peparaio, E. Saggia Civitelli, S. Sasso, F. Sinesio, P. Tripodi) Active packaging-releasing systems with basil and lime essential oils for minimally processed globe artichoke heads organically grown (C.A.C. Rutigliano, C. Restuccia, R.N. Barbagallo, G. Mauromicale, S. Lombardo, G. Pandino, C. Formenti, G. Muratore) Inter-row cover crops affect vine performance of ‘Varo 203’ seedless table grape in organic cultivation in Apulia region (L. Tarricone, F. Calcagno, R.A. Milella, A.M. Amendolagine, F. Mazzone, S. Roccotelli, G. Gentilesco) Dissecting genomic diversity and nutritional profiles in cultivated rocket salad (Eruca sativa) germplasm (P. Tripodi, R. D’Alessandro, G. Festa, C. Di Cesare, I. Baiamonte, N. Nardo, A. Raffo) Suppressive on-farm compost inducing priming against wild rocket wilting (A. Pasqualini, G. Manganiello, A. Pentangelo, C. Pane) Eco-friendly packaging system for ready-to-eat tomatoes (C.A.C. Rutigliano, C. Cannata, C. Restuccia, R.P. Mauro, G. Muratore, C. Leonardi) Performance of biodegradable films for minimally processed potato slices organically grown (C. Restuccia, S. Lombardo, C.A.C. Rutigliano, G. Pandino, A. Scavo, S.A. Salicola, G. Mauromicale, G. Muratore) Molecular tools for S breeding to obtain a sustainable healthy snack (A. Nunziata, E. Ferrara, D. Cice, D. Gentile, G. Capriolo, M. Petriccione) The challenge of using hazelnut waste as a pumice stone substitute in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) production (E. Ferrara, D. Cice, P. Rega, S. Piccolella, A. Esposito, M. Petriccione, S. Pacifico) Analysis of the formation and development of fruit and vegetable processing infrastructure in Ukraine (O.O. Medvid, N.S. Shcherbakova) Quality and safety of fresh-cut vegetables and fruits: the S294 Multi-State Research Project (J.M. Fonseca, T. Liu, A. Plotto, E. Almenar, B. Brehm-Stecher, J.K. Brecht, S. Senseman) Controlled release of thymol from zein-chitosan nanocoatings for water retention and browning prevention in fresh-cut apples (X. Guo, C. Shen, J. Rao, X. Feng, Di Wu, K. Chen) Modified atmosphere packaging to extend the shelf life of fresh-cut, ripe mango (J.K. Brecht, C. Abrahan, A. Plotto, E.A. Baldwin, J. Bai, A. Marin-Gozalbo) Effect of different packaging films under modified atmosphere on the shelf life of papaya slices (I. Tinebra, V. Farina, G. Sortino, A. Allegra, L. Botta, R. Gaglio, G. Gugliuzza, R. Passafiume) Quality and biochemical changes of fresh-cut melons in relation to maturity at harvest and packaging atmosphere (M. Vanoli, P. Levoni, V. Picchi, G. Bianchi, M. Buccheri, A. Calzone, S. Paccani, F. Lovati, A. Torricelli, L. Spinelli, T.M.P. Cattaneo, G. Cortellino) Integration of decay indexes and food waste potential in LCA studies of fresh products packaging (I. Mota Pinto, A. Neto Carneiro, F. Poças) Produce safety program from the field to the table: innovations in a changing world (A. Allende, M.I. Gil, P. Truchado) Interrelation between viability of chlorine-injured Listeria innocua on fresh-cut cabbage and storage temperature (H. Izumi, K. Inui, K. Satou) From waste to worth: by-products revalorization in the fresh-cut industry (F. Artés-Hernández, L. Martínez-Zamora, R. Zapata, M. Cano-Lamadrid) Evaluation in vitro and in vivo of biocontrol agents against tomato gray mold in postharvest (A. Lizzio, V. Battaglia, M. Petriccione, M. Reverberi, E. Lahoz) Application of innovative physical treatments to optimize the process sustainability for fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables transformation, improving shelf-life and safety: results and future perspectives (M.L.V. de Chiara) Bioactive content enhancement in tomato by-products through UV-B abiotic stresses (L. Martínez-Zamora, L. Mozafari, M. Cano-Lamadrid, F. Artés-Hernández) Exploitation and valorisation of the Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) citron “Santa Maria del Cedro” in the fresh-cut market (L. Quintieri, A. Adduci, M. Palumbo, W. Schirinzi, B. Pace, M. Cefola, M.L.V. de Chiara, L. Caputo) Using avocado waste to create functional foods (I. Tinebra, V. Farina, P. Roppolo, A. Culmone, E. Guccione, E. Viola, R. Passafiume, D. Scuderi) Valorisation of fresh-cut leafy vegetables by-products for potential biostimulants production and cellulose extraction (G. Franzoni, A. Ferrante, D. Carullo, S. Farris, F. Mapelli, S. Borin) Volatile compounds diversity in wild populations of sea fennel (Crithmum maritimum L.), a promising minor crop for the ready-to-eat vegetable market (A. Raffo, I. Baiamonte, V. Melini, N. Nardo, S. Casavecchia, G. Quattrini, L. Sforza, L. Aquilanti) Harvest and postharvest performance of underutilized microgreens (A. Bonasia, C. Lazzizera, P. La Rotonda, A. Elia, G. Conversa) Evaluation of functional properties of carob seed germ and peel as a strategy for their revalorization (H. Gómez-Llorente, N. Castillejo, I. Fernández-Segovia, J.M. Barat, E. Pérez-Esteve) Evaluation of the Egyptian walking onion for promoting ready-to-eat products (D. Arena, M.C. Di Bella, G. Bianchi, V. Picchi, R. Lo Scalzo, S. Treccarichi, F. Branca)