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Bramlage, W.J. and S.A. Weis. 2004. Postharvest Fruit Quality and Storage Life in Relation to Mineral Nutrients. New York Fruit Quarterly 12(1):9-10.

Brummell D.A., V. Dal Cin, S. Lurie, C.H. Crisosto, and J.M. Labavitch. 2004. Cell wall metabolism during the development of chilling injury in cold-stored peach fruit: association of mealiness with arrested disassembly of cell wall pectins. J. Experimental Botany (in press).

Capdeville, G. de, S.V. Beer, C.B. Watkins, C.L. Wilson, L.O. Tedeski, and J.R. Aist. 2003. Pre- and post-harvest harpin treatments of apples induce resistance to blue mold. Plant Disease 87:39-44.

Chu, C.L., S.K. Leung, and M. Kawaji. 2004. Reversibility of lychee pericarp red color in relation to pericarp pH, activity of polyphenol oxidase, and particle size of brown pigment. Fruit 59(1):17-23.


Chu, C.L., W.T. Liu, and J.H. Ma. 2003. Use of individual wrap with a food packaging film to extend the postharvest life of radishes. Acta Horticulturae 599:123-127.

Crisosto, C.H., D. Garner, H.L. Andris, and K.R. Day. 2004. Controlled delayed cooling extends peach market life. HortTechnology 14(1):99-104.

Crisosto, C.H., G.M. Crisosto, and P Metheney. 2003. Consumer acceptance of 'Brooks' and 'Bing' cherries is mainly dependent on fruit SSC and visual skin color. Postharvest Biology and Technology 28:159-167.

Crisosto, C.H., G.M. Crisosto, and E. Bowerman. 2003. Understanding consumer acceptance of peach, nectarine and plum cultivars. Acta Horticulturae 604:115-119.

Dandekar, A.M., G. Teo, B.G. Defilippi, S.L. Uratsu, A.J. Passey, A.A. Kader, J.R. Stow, R.J. Colgan, and D.J. James. 2004. Effect of down-regulation of ethylene biosynthesis on fruit flavor complex in apple fruit. Transgenic Res. (In Press).

Defilippi, B.G., A.M. Dandekar, and A.A. Kader. 2004. Regulation of fruit flavor metabolites in ethylene suppressed apple fruit. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 52 (In Press).

D?hallewin G, M. Schirra, A.L.T. Powell, L.C. Greve, and J.M. Labavitch. 2004. Properties of a polygalacturonase-inhibiting protein from ?Oroblanco? grapefruit. Physiol. Plantarum 120: 395-404.

Fellman, J.K., D.R. Rudell, D.S. Mattinson, and J.P Mattheis. 2003. Relationship of harvest maturity to flavor regeneration after CA storage of ?Delicious? apples. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 27:39-51.

Feng, X., W.V. Biasi, and E.J. Mitcham. 2004. Effects of various coatings and antioxidants on skin browning of ?Bartlett? pears. J. Sci. Food Agric. 84:595-600.

Feng, X., J.D. Hansen, B. Biasi, J. Tang, and E.J. Mitcham. 2004. Use of hot water treatment to control colding moths in harvested California ?Bing? sweet cherries. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 31:41-49.

Fernández-Trujillo, J. P., J.F. Nock, E.M. Kupferman, S.K. Brown, and C.B. Watkins. 2003. Peroxidase activity and superficial scald development in apple fruit. J. Agric. Food Chem. 51: 7182-7186.

Greene, D.W. and S.A. Weis. 2003. Apple Varieties with a Future. The Compact Fruit Tree 36(2):55-56.

Haines, M.M., P.J. Shiel, J.K. Fellman, and P.H. Berger. 2003. Abnormalities in growth, development and physiological responses to biotic and abiotic stress in potato (Solanum tuberosum) transformed with Arabidopsis ETR1. Journal of Agricultural Science 141: 1-15.

Hrazdina, G., E. Kiss, Z. Galli, C.L. Rosenfield, J.L. Norelli, and H.S. Aldwinckle. 2003. Down regulation of ethylene production in Royal Gala apples. Acta Horticulturae, 628:239-251.

Jacob, R.A., G.M. Spinozzi, V.A. Simon, D.S. Kelley, R.L. Prior, B. Hess-Pierce, and A.A. Kader. 2003. Consumption of cherries lowers plasma urate in healthy women. Journal of Nutrition 133:1826-1829.

Janisiewicz, W.J., B. Leverentz, R.A. Saftner, A.N. Reed, and M.J. Camp. 2003. Control of bitter rot and blue mold of apples by integrating heat and antagonist treatments on 1-MCP treated fruit store under CA conditions. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 29: 129-143.

Kader, A.A. 2003. A perspective on postharvest horticulture (1978-2003). HortScience 38(5):1004-1008.

Kochhar, S., P.L. Conklin, S.K. Brown, and C.B. Watkins. 2003. A quantitative and qualitative analysis of antioxidant enzymes in relation to susceptibility of apple fruit to superficial scald. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 129: 910-916.

Lencki, R.W., M. Zhu, and C.L. Chu. 2004. Comparison of unsteady- and steady-state methods for produce respiration rate determination. 1. Model development and validation. Postharvest Biol. & Tech. 31:229-238.

Leung, S.K., C.L. Chu, and M. Kawaji. 2003. Effect of anthocyanin, polyphenol oxidase, and the pH of pericarp on the fresh appearance of lychee. Acta Horticulturae 599:529-534.

Leverentz, B., W.J. Janisiewicz, and W.S. Conway. 2003. Biological control of minimally processed fruits and vegetables. In: Novak, J.S., Sapers, G.M., Juneja, V.K. (eds.), Microbial Safety of Minimally Processed Foods, pp. 319-332. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fla.

Leverentz, B., W.S. Conway, M.J. Camp, W.J. Janisiewicz, T. Abuladze, M. Yang, R.A. Saftner, and A. Sulakvelidze. 2003. Biocontrol of Listeria monocytogenes on fresh-cut produce by treatment with lytic bacteriophages and a bacteriocin. Appl. Environ. Microbial. 69:4519-4526.

Lu, G., C.G. Edwards, J.K. Fellman, D.S. Mattinson, and J. Navazio. 2003. Biosynthetic origin of geosmin in red beets (Beta vulgaris L.). Journal of agricultural and food chemistry. 51:1026-1029.

Lu, G., C.G. Edwards, J.K. Fellman, D.S. Mattinson, and J. Navazio. 2003. Quantitative determination of geosmin in red beets (Beta vulgaris L.) using headspace solid-phase microextraction. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry. 51:1021-1025.

Meyers, K.J., C.B. Watkins, M.P Pritts, and R.H. Liu. 2003. Antioxidant and antiproliferative activities of strawberries. J. Agric. Food Chem. 51: 6887-6892.

Mir, N. M. Canoles, R. Beaudry, E. Baldwin, and C. Mehla. 2003. Inhibition of tomato ripening by 1-methylcyclopropene. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. (accepted, in press).

Mitcham, E.J., R.H. Veltman, X. Feng , E. de Castro, J.A. Johnson, T.L. Simpson, W.V. Biasi ,S. Wang, and J. Tang. 2004. Application of radio frequency treatments to control insects in in-shell walnuts. Postharvest Biology Technology 33:93-100.

Palou, L., C.H. Crisosto, D. Garner, and L.M. Basinal. 2003. Effect of continuous exposure to exogenous ethylene during cold storage on postharvest decay development and quality attributes of stone fruits and table grapes. Postharvest Biology and Technology 27:243-254.

Palou, L., J.L. Smilanick, C.H. Crisosto, M. Mansour, and P. Plaza. 2003. Ozone gas penetration and control of the sporulation of Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum within commercial packages of oranges during storage. Crop Protection 22:1131-1134.

Pechous, S.W. and B.D. Whitaker. 2004. Cloning and functional expression of an (E,E)-a-farnesene synthase cDNA from peel tissue of apple fruit. Planta 219: 84-94.

Prusky, D., J.M. McEvoy, R.A. Saftner, W.S. Conway, and R. Jones. 2004. Relationship between host acidification and virulence of Penicillium spp. on apple and citrus fruit. Phytopathology 94: 44-51.

Rosenberger, D.A., J.R. Schupp, S.A. Hoying, L. Cheng, and C.B. Watkins. 2004. Controlling bitter pit in ?Honeycrisp? apples. HortTechnology 14(2):342-349.

Rosenberger, D. 2003. Managing diseases and arthropod pests on Honeycrisp. N.Y. Fruit Quarterly 11(3):13-15.

Rosenberger, D., J. Schupp, S. Hoying, L. Cheng, and D. Watkins. 2003. Managing bitter pit in Honeycrisp. N.Y. Fruit Quarterly 11(3):17-21.

Rosenberger, D.A., F.W. Meyer, and K.L VanCamp. 2004. Controlling apple blue mold with Scholar plus hypochlorite, 2002-2003. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests (online.) Report 59:PF022. DOI: 10.1094/FN59. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.

Rosenberger, D.A., F.W. Meyer, and K.L. VanCamp. 2004. Postinfection activity of Mertect 340F and Scholar for controlling Penicillium expansum, 2002-2003. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests (online.) Report 59:PF023. DOI: 10.1094/FN59. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.

Rosenberger, D.A., F.W. Meyer, and K.L. VanCamp. 2004. Effectiveness of Abound and Scholar for control of blue mold on apples, 2002-2003. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests (online.) Report 59:PF020. DOI: 10.1094/FN59. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.

Rosenberger, D.A., F.W. Meyer, and K.L. VanCamp. 2004. Postharvest control of gray mold on Golden Delicious with Scholar and Mertect, 2002-03. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests (online.) Report 59:PF021. DOI: 10.1094/FN59. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.

Sams, C.E. and W.S. Conway. 2003. Preharvest nutritional factors affecting postharvest physiology. In: Bartz, J.A., Brecht, J.K. (eds.), Postharvest Physiology and Pathology of Vegetables, pp. 161-176. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York.

Skog, L. and C.L. Chu. 2003. Apples. In: Encyclopedia of Food Sciences and Nutrition. Academic Press. Elsevier Science Ltd. 290-294.

Stommel, J.R. and B.D. Whitaker. 2003. Phenolic acid content and composition of eggplant fruit in a germplasm core subset. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 128: 704-710.

Stover, E.W., M.J. Fargione, C.B. Watkins, and K.A. Iungerman. 2003. Harvest management of Marshall ?McIntosh? apples: Effects of AVG, NAA, ethephon, and summer pruning on preharvest drop and fruit quality. HortScience 38:1093-1099.

Tang, J., S. Wang, J. Hansen, J. Johnson, E. Mitcham, S. Drake, and G. Hallman. 2003. Postharvest control of insect pests in nuts and fruits based on radio frequency energy. Acta Hort. 599: 175-181.

Tong, C.B.S., D.S. Bedford, J.J. Luby, R.M. Beaudry, J.P. Mattheis, F.M. Propsom, C.B. Watkins, and S.A. Weis. 2003. Location and temperature effects on soft scald in ?Honeycrisp? apples. HortScience 38: 1153-1155.

Wargo, J.M., I.M. Merwin, and C.B. Watkins. 2003. Fruit size, yield and market value of 'GoldRush' apple are affected by amount, timing and method of nitrogen fertilization. HortTechnology 13:5-13.

Warren, J.M., J.H. Bassman, J.K. Fellman, S.D. Eigenbrode, and D.S. Mattinson. 2003. UV-B radiation alters phenolic profiles in Populus trichocarpa, with implications for Chrysomelid herbivory. Tree Physiology 23:527-536*

Watkins, C.B., J.F. Nock , S.A. Weis, S. Jayanty, and R.M. Beaudry. 2004. Storage temperature, diphenylamine, and pre-storage delay effects on soggy breakdown, soft scald and bitter pit of ?Honeycrisp? apples. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 32:213-221.

Watkins, C.B., J.F. Nock, S.A. Weis, S. Jayanty, and R.M. Beaudry. 2004. Storage temperature, diphenylamine, and pre-storage delay effects on soft scald, soggy breakdown and bitter pit of ?Honeycrisp? apples. Postharvest Biology and Technology 32:213-221.

Weis, S. 2003. An Appeal for Early Harvest of Honeycrisp. FruitNotes 68(Spring, Summer, and Fall):1-3.

Whitaker, B.D. 2003. Chemical and physical changes in membranes. In: Bartz, J.A., Brecht, J.K. (eds.), Postharvest Physiology and Pathology of Vegetables, pp. 79-110. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York.

Whitaker, B.D. and J.R. Stommel. 2003. Distribution of hydroxycinnamic acid conjugates in fruit of commercial eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) cultivars. J. Agric. Food Chem. 51: 3448-3454.

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Bai, J., E.A. Baldwin, K.L. Goodner, J.P. Mattheis, and J.K. Brecht. 2005. Response of four apple cultivars to 1-methylcyclopropene treatment and controlled atmosphere storage. HortSci. 40: (In press).

Bai, J. and P.M. Chen. 2005. Extending shelf-life of partially ripened dAnjou pears by 1-methylcyclopropene treatment. Acta Horticulturae 671:325-331.

Chu, C.L., W.T. Liu and J.H. Ma. 2005. Individual wrapping of radishes with food packaging film. International J. of Food Sci. & Tech. 40:879-883.

Conway, W.S., B. Leverentz, W.J. Janisiewicz, A.B. Blodgett, R.A. Saftner, and M.J. Camp. 2004. Integrating heat treatment, biocontrol and sodium bicarbonate to reduce postharvest decay of apple caused by Colletotrichum acutatum and Penicillium expansum. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 34: 11-20.

Conway, W. S., B. Leverentz, W.J. Janisiewicz, R.A. Saftner, and M.J. Camp. 2005. Improving biocontrol using antagonist mixtures with heat and/or sodium bicarbonate to control postharvest decay of apple. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 36: 235-244.

Defilippi, B.G., A.A. Kader, and A.M. Dandekar. 2005. Apple aroma: alcohol acyltransferase, a rate limiting step for ester biosynthesis, is regulated by ethylene. Plant Science 168:1199-1210.

Defilippi, B.G., A.M. Dandekar, and A.A. Kader. 2005. Relationship of ethylene biosynthesis to violatile production, related enzymes, and precursor availability in apple peel and flesh tissues. J. Agric. Food chem. 53:3133-3141.

Lurie, S., A. Lers, Z. Shacham, L. Sonego, S. Burd, and B.D. Whitaker. 2005. Expression of alpha farnesene synthase AFS1 and 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA HMG2 and HMG3 in relation to alpha-farnesene and conjugated trienols in Granny Smith apples heat or 1-MCP treated to prevent superficial scald. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci.. 130: 232-236.

Pechous, S.W., C.B. Watkins, and B.D. Whitaker. 2005. Expression of alpha-farnesene synthase gene AFS1 in relation to levels of alpha-farnesene and conjugated trienols in peel tissue of scald-susceptible Law Rome and scald-resistant Idared apple fruit. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 35: 125-132.

Pechous, S.W, C.B. Watkins, B.D. Whitaker. 2004. Expression of alpha-farnesene synthase gene AFS1 in relation to levels of alpha-farnesene and conjugated trienols in peel tissue of scald-susceptible Law Rome and scald-resistant Idared apple fruit. HortScience 39:893.

Pelayo-Zaldivar, C., S.E. Ebeler, and A.A. Kader. 2005. Cultivar and harvest date effects on flavor and other quality attributes of California strawberries. J. Food Quality 28:78-97.

Polashock, J.J. and R.A. Saftner. 2005. Blueberry volatile analysis as a potential marker for disease resistance. Proceedings of the New Jersey Annual Vegetable Meeting. 49: 120-121.

Robinson, T.L. and C.B. Watkins. 2004. Cropload affects fruit quality of Honeycrisp apple. HortScience 39:841.

Robinson, T., C. Watkins, S. Hoying. 2004. Can summer pruning in 2004 reduce the potential risk of chilling injury in Empire? Fruit Notes 4(19):1-3.

Rosenberger, D. A., J.R. Schupp, S.A. Hoying, L. Cheng, C.B. Watkins. 2004. Controlling bitter pit in Honeycrisp apples. HortTechnology 14:342-349.

Simpson, T., V. Bikoba, and E.J. Mitcham. 2004. Effects of ethyl formate on fruit quality and target pest mortality for harvested strawberries. Postharvest Biology Technology 34: 313-319.

Wang, S., J. Tang, T. Sun, E.J. Mitcham, T. Koral, S.L. Birla. 2005. Considerations in design of commercial radio frequency treatments for postharvest pest control in inshell walnuts. J. Food Eng. (in press).

Wang, S., M. Monzon, Y. Gazit, J. Tang, E.J. Mitcham, and J.W. Armstrong. 2005. Temperature dependent dielectric properties of subtropical and tropical fruits with insects. Trans ASAE (in press).

Wargo, J.M., I.A. Merwin, C.B. Watkins. 2004. Nitrogen fertilization, mid-summer trunk girdling, and AVG treatments affect quality of Jonagold apples. HortScience 39:493-500.

Wargo, J.M. and C.B. Watkins. Maturity and storage quality of Honeycrisp apples. 2004. HortTechnology 14:496-499.

Watkins, C.B. and W.B. Miller. 2004. A summary of physiological processes or disorders in fruits, vegetables and ornamental products that are delayed or decreased, increased, or unaffected by application of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP). http://www.hort.cornell.edu/mcp/

Watkins, C.B. and W.B. Miller. 2004. A summary of physiological processes or disorders in fruits, vegetables and ornamental products that are delayed or decreased, increased, or unaffected by application of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP). HortScience 39:816.

Watkins, C.B., J.F. Nock, S.A. Weis, S. Jayanty, and R.M. Beaudry. 2004. Storage temperature, diphenylamine, and pre-storage delay effects on soft scald, soggy breakdown and bitter pit of Honeycrisp apples. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 32: 213-221.

Watkins, C.B. and J.F. Nock. 2004. Effects of postharvest delay before application on responses of apple to 1-MCP. HortScience 39:846.

Watkins, C.B., D.A. Rosenberger, and J.A. Bartsch. 2004. Cornell Fruit Handling and Storage Newsletter. 15pp

Watkins, C. 2004. A review of the physiological storage disorders of apple fruit. Fruit Notes 4(19): 4-5.

Watkins, C. and J. Nock. 2004. SmartFreshTM (1-MCP) - The good and bad as we head into the 2004 season. New York Fruit Quarterly 12(3):3-8.

Watkins, C., J. Schupp, and D.A. Rosenberger. 2004. Calcium nutrition and control of calcium related disorders. New York Fruit Quarterly 12(2): 15-17, 20-21.

Wu, T., S. Zivanovic, F.A. Draughon, W.S. Conway, and C.E. Sams. 2005. Physicochemical properties and bioactivity of fungal chitin and chitosan. J. Agric. Food Chem. 53: 3888-3894.

Young, J.C., C.L. Chu, X. Lu, and H. Zhu. 2004. Ester variability in apple varieties as determined by solid phase microextraction and gas chromatography - mass spectrometry. J. Agric. & Food Chem. 52:8086-8093.

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Amissah, J.G.N., Hotchkiss, J.H., and Watkins, C.B. 2006. Diphenylamine and pre-slicing storage effects on the response of apple slices to elevated CO2 atmospheres. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 39:178-184.

Amodio, M.L., Colelli, G., Hasey, J.K., and Kader, A.A. 2007. A comparative study of composition and Postharvest performance of organically and conventionally grown kiwifruits. J. Sci. Food Agric. 87:1228-1236.

Beaudry, R.M. 2006. Preface. In: Advances in Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops, B. Noureddine, B. and Norio, S., eds., Research Signpost, Kerala, India, 393 pp.

Beaudry, R.M. 2007. MAP as a Basis for Active Packaging. In: Frontiers of Intelligent and Active Packaging for Fruits and Vegetables, Wilson, C.L., ed., CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, pp. 31-55.

Beaudry, R.M., Luckanatinvong, V., and Solomos, T. 2006. Maintaining quality with CA and MAP. Acta Hort. 712:245-252.

Braun, G., Fuller, K., Prange R., and Bevis, E. 2006. Biological control of Apple Replant Disease. Nova Scotia Fruit Growers 2005 Annual Report 142:28-31.

Cañoles, M.A., Li, C., Howe, G., and, Beaudry, R.M. 2006. Deficiency of linolenic acid in Lefad7 mutant tomato changes the volatile profile and sensory perception of disrupted leaf and fruit tissue. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci.131:284-289.

Collins, J.K., Wu, G., Perkins-Veazie, P., Spears, K., Claypool, P.L., Baker, R.A., and Clevidence, B.A. 2007. Watermelon consumption increases plasma arginine concentrations in adults. Nutrition 23:261-266.

Davis, A.R., Collins, J., Fish, W.W., Tadmor, Y., Webber III, C.L., and Perkins-Veazie, P. 2007. Rapid method for total carotenoid detection in canary yellow-fleshed watermelon. J. Food Sci. 72:S319-S323.

Davis, A.R., Collins, J.K., Fish, W.W., Webber III, C.L., Perkins-Veazie, P.M., and Tadmor, Y.K. 2006. A rapid hexane-free method for analyzing total carotenoid content in canary yellow-fleshed watermelon. Proc. Cucurbitaceae 2006, Sept. 17-21, Asheville, NC, pp. 545-552.

DeEll, J.R., Ayres, J.T., and Murr, D.P. 2007. 1-Methylcyclopropene influences Empire and Delicious apple quality during long-term commercial storage. HortTechnology 17:46-51.

DeLong, J.M., Prange, R.K., and Harrison, P.A. 2007. Chlorophyll fluorescence-based low-O2 CA storage of organic Cortland and Delicious apples. Acta Hort. 737:31-37.

Fan, L., Song, J., Beaudry, R., and Hildebrand P.D. 2006. Effect of hexanal vapor on spore viability of Penicillium expansum, lesion development on whole apples, and fruit volatile biosynthesis. J. Food Sci. 17:105-109.

Ferenczi, A., Song J., Tian M., Vlachonasios K., Dilley D., Beaudry R. 2006. Volatile ester suppression and recovery following 1-methylcyclopropene application to apple fruit. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci.131:691-701.

Fernández-Trujillo, J.P., Nock, J.F., Watkins, C.B. 2007. Antioxidant enzyme activities in strawberry fruit exposed to high carbon dioxide atmospheres during cold storage. Food Chem. 104:1425-1429.

Guevara, J.C., Yahia, E.M., Beaudry, R.M., and Cedeño, L. 2006. Modeling the influence of temperature and relative humidity on respiration rate of prickly pear cactus cladodes. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 41:260-265.

Gunterus, A., Roze, L.V., Beaudry, R., and Linz, J.E. 2007. Ethylene inhibits aflatoxin biosynthesis in Aspergillus parasiticus grown on peanuts. Food Microbiol. 24:658-632.

Haff, R.P., Slaughter, D.C., Sarig, Y., and Kader, A. 2006. X-Ray assessment of translucency in pineapple. J. Food Process. Preserv. 30:527-533.

Hotchkiss, J.H., Watkins, C.B., Sanchez, D.G. 2007. Release of 1-methylcyclopropene from heat pressed polymer films. J. Food Sci. 72:E330-E334.

Kadzere, I., Watkins, C.B., Merwin, I.A., Akinnifesi, F.K., and Saka, J.D.K. 2006. Postharvest damage and darkening in fresh fruit of Uapaca kirkiana (Muell. Arg.). Postharvest Biol. Technol. 39:199-203.

Kadzere, I., Watkins, C.B., Merwin, I.A., Akinnifesi, F.K., Saka, J.D.K., and Mhango, J. 2006. Harvesting and postharvest handling practices and characteristics of Uapaca kirkiana (Muell. Arg.) fruits: a survey of roadside markets in Malawi. Agroforest. Syst. 68:133-142.

Kadzere, I., Watkins, C.B., Merwin, I.A., Akinnifesi, F.K., Shaka, J.D.K., and Mhango, J. 2006. Fruit variability and relationships between color at harvest and quality during storage of Uapaca kirkiana (Muell. Arg.) fruit from natural woodlands. HortScience 41:352-356.

Kadzere, I., Watkins, C.B., Merwin, I.A., Akinnifesi, F.K., Shaka, J.D.K. 2007. Harvest date affects color and soluble solids concentrations (SSC) of Uapaca kirkiana (Muell. Arg.) fruits from natural woodlands. Agroforest. Syst. 60:167-173.

Khanizadeh, S., Deschênes, M., Levasseur, A., Carisse, O., Cao, R., Yang, R., DeEll, J., Sullivan, J.A., and Privé, J.-P. 2006. Clé des Champs strawberry. HortScience 41:1360-1361.

Khanizadeh, S., Deschênes, M., Levasseur, A., Carisse, O., Charles, M.T., Rekika, D., Gauthier, L., Gosselin, A., Tsao, R., Yang, R., DeEll, J., and Sullivan, J.A. 2007. St. Jean dOrléans strawberry. HortScience 42:168-169.

Khanizadeh, S., Grouleau, Y., Levasseur, A., Carisse, O., Rekika, D., DeEll, J., Privé, J.-P., Ali, I., and Kemp, H. 2006. SuperMac apple. HortScience 41:1159-1161.

Khanizadeh, S., Grouleau, Y., Levasseur, A., Charles, M.-T., Tsao, R., Yang, R., DeEll, J., Hampson, C., and Toivonen, P. 2006. Eden apple. HortScience 41:1513-1515.

Khanizadeh, S., Tsao, R., Rekika, D., Yang, R., and DeEll, J. 2007. Phenolic composition and antioxidant activity of selected apple genotypes. J. Food Agric. Environ. 5:61-66.

Lee Y.S., Beaudry R., Kim J.N., and B.R. Harte. 2006. Development of a 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) Sachet Release System. J. Food Sci. 71:1-6.

Lévesque, P.G., DeEll, J.R., and Murr, D.P. 2006. Sequential controlled atmosphere storage for McIntosh apples. HortScience 41:1322-1324.

Liu, K., Jiang, H., Moore, S.L., Watkins, C.B., and Jahn, M.M. 2006. Isolation and characterization of a lipid transfer protein expressed in ripening fruit of Capsicum chinense. Planta 223:672-683.

Luengwilai, K., Sukjamsai, K., and Kader, A.A.. 2007. Responses of Clemenules Clementine and W. Murcott mandarins to low oxygen atmospheres. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 44:48-54.

Lynch, D. and Prange R.K. (eds.). 2007. Proceedings of the First International Symposium on Organic Apple and Pear. Acta Hort. 737:1-172.

MacLean, D.D., Murr, D.P., DeEll, J.R., Mackay, A., and Kupferman, E.M. 2007. Inhibition of PAL, CHS, and ERS1 in Red dAnjou Pear (Pyrus communis L.) by 1-MCP. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 45:46-55.

Nanthachai, N., Kosittrakun, M., and Beaudry, R. 2007. Absorption of 1-MCP by fresh produce. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 43:291-297.

Okull, D.O., Demirci, A., Rosenberger, D., and LaBorde, L. 2006. Susceptibility of Penicillium expansum spores to sodium hypochlorite, electrolyzed oxidizing water and chlorine dioxide solutions modified with non-ionic surfactants. J. Food Protection 69:1944-1948.

Park, S., Sugimoto, N., Larson, M.D., Beaudry, R., and van Nocker, S. 2006. Identification of genes with potential roles in apple fruit development and biochemistry through large-scale statistical analysis of expressed sequence tags. Plant Physiol. 140:811-824.

Peace, C., Crisosto, C. 2006. Revealing the genetic control of internal breakdown in peach. Summerfruit Australia Quarterly 8:20-21.

Peace, C. 2006. Long-term approaches to increase peach fruit consumption. Compact Fruit Tree 39:15-17.

Pelayo-Zaldivar, C., Ben Abda, J., Ebeler, S.E., and Kader, A.A. 2007. Quality and chemical changes associated with flavor of Camarosa strawberries in response to a CO2-enriched atmosphere. HortScience 42:299-303.

Perkins-Veazie, P., Collins, J.K., Davis, A.R., Maness, N., and Roberts, W. 2006. Watermelon carotenoid content in response to germplasm, maturity, and storage. Proc. Cucurbitaceae 2006, Sept. 17-21, Asheville, NC, pp. 597-602.

Perkins-Veazie, P., Collins, J.K., Hassell, R., Maynard, D., and Shultheis, J. 2006. Variation in carotenoids among mini-watermelons produced in four locations in the Eastern U.S. Proc. Cucurbitaceae 2006, Sept. 17-21, Asheville, NC, pp. 591-596.

Perkins-Veazie, P., Collins, J.K., Huber, D., and Maness, N. 2006. Ripening changes in mini watermelon fruit . Proc. Cucurbitaceae 2006, Sept. 17-21, Asheville, NC, pp. 578-584.

Perkins-Veazie, P., Collins, J.K., Siddiq, M., and Dolan, K. 2006. Changes in carotenoid content during processing of watermelon juice for concentrate. Proc. Cucurbitaceae 2006, Sept. 17-21, Asheville, NC, pp. 585-590.

Prange, R.K. and DeLong, J.M. 2006. Controlled atmosphere-related disorders of fruits and vegetables. Stewart Postharvest Rev. 5:7. (http://www.stewartpostharvest.com).

Prange, R.K., Delong, J., Harrison, P., Leyte, J., McLean, S.D., Scrutton, J.G.E., and Cullen, J.J. 2007. Method and apparatus for monitoring a condition in chlorophyll containing matter. United States Patent #7,199,376 granted on 3 April 2007.

Prange, R.K., Ramin, A.A., Daniels-Lake, B.J., DeLong, J.M., and Braun, P.G. 2006. Perspectives on postharvest bio-pesticides and storage technologies for organic produce. HortScience 41:301-303.

Rosenberger, D.A.. 2006. Postharvest fungicides for apples. In: Pennsylvania Tree Fruit Production Guide, Part VI: Harvest and Postharvest, A.E. Rudisill (ed.), The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Online at http://tfpg.cas.psu.edu/646.htm.

Rosenberger, D.A.. 2007. What can growers do in the orchard to control rots in storage. Proc. 2007 Empire State Fruit & Vegetable Expo, Feb. 13-15, Syracuse, NY, pp. 15-18.

Rosenberger, D.A., Engle, C.A., Meyer, F.W., and Watkins, C.B. 2006. Penicillium expansum invades apples through stems during controlled atmosphere storage. Plant Health Progress 10pp. [doi:10.1094/PHP-2006-1213-01-RS].

Saladié, M., Matas, A.J., Isaacson, T., Jenks, M.A., Goodwin, S.M., Niklas, K.J., Xiaolin R., Labavitch, J.M., Shackel, K.A., Fernie, A.R., Lytovchenko, A., ONeill, M.A., Watkins, C.B., and Rose, J.K.C. 2007. A re-evaluation of the key factors that influence tomato fruit softening and integrity. Plant Physiol.144:1012-1028.

Schotsmans, W. and Prange, R.K. 2006. Controlled atmosphere storage and aroma volatile production. Stewart Postharvest Rev. 5:1. (http://www.stewartpostharvest.com).

Shin, Y., Liu, R.H., Nock, J.F., Holliday, D., Watkins, C.B. 2007. Temperature and relative humidity effects on quality, total ascorbic acid, phenolics and flavonoid concentrations, and antioxidant activity of strawberry. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 45:349-357.

Simpson, T., Bikoba, V., Tipping, C., and Mitcham, E.J. 2007. Ethyl formate as a postharvest fumigant for selected pests of table grapes. J. Econ. Entomol. 100:1084-1090.

Sozzi, G. and Beaudry, R.M. 2007. Current perspectives on the use of 1-methylcyclopropene in tree fruit crops: An international survey. Stewart Postharvest Rev. 2:8 (http://www.stewartpostharvest.com).

Tassoni, A., Watkins, C.B., and Davies, P.J. 2006. Inhibition of the ethylene response by 1-MCP in tomato suggests that polyamines are not involved in delaying ripening, but may moderate the rate of ripening or over-ripening. J. Exp. Bot. 57:3313-3325.

Tsantili, E., Gapper, N.E., Arquiza, J.M.R.A., Whitaker, B.D, and Watkins, C.B. 2007. Ethylene and ±-farnesene metabolism in green and red skin of three apple cultivars in response to 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP). J. Agric. Food Chem. 55:5267-5276.

Vallejo, F. and Beaudry, R.M. 2006. Depletion of 1-MCP by non-target materials from fruit storage facilities. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 40:177-182.

Vicente, A.R., Ortugno, C., Powell, A.L.T., Greve, L.C., and Labavitch, J.M. 2007. The temporal sequence of cell wall disassembly events in developing fruits: 1. Analysis of raspberry (Rubus idaeus). J. Agric. Food Chem. 55:4119-4124.

Vicente, A.R., Ortugno, C., Powell, A.L.T., Greve, L.C., and Labavitch, J.M. 2007. The temporal sequence of cell wall disassembly events in developing fruits: 1. Analysis of blueberry (Vaccinium sp.). J. Agric. Food Chem. 55:4125-4130.

Vicente, A.R., Powell, A., Greve, L.C., and Labavitch, J.M. 2007. Cell wall disassembly events in boysenberry (Rubus idaeus L. x Rubus ursinus Cham. & Schldl.) fruit development. Functional Plant Biol. 34:614-623.

Vicente, A.R., Saladie, M., Rose, J.K.C., and Labavitch, J.M. 2007. The linkage between cell wall metabolism and fruit softening: Looking to the future. J. Sci. Food Agric. 87:1435-1448.

Wang, S., Monzon, M., Johnson, J.A., Mitcham, E.J., and Tang, J. 2007. Industrial-scale radio frequency treatments for insect control in walnuts I: Heating uniformity and energy efficiency. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 45:240-246.

Wang, S., Monzon, M., Johnson, J.A., Mitcham, E.J., and Tang, J. 2007. Industrial-scale radio frequency treatments for insect control in walnuts II: Insect mortality and product quality. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 45:247-253.

Watkins, C.B. 2006. 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) based technologies for storage and shelf life extension. Int. J. Postharvest Technol. Inov. 1:62-68.

Watkins, C.B. 2006. Actions and uses of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP). CAB Reviews: Perspectives Agric. Vet. Sci. Nutr. Natl. Resources 1(38):1-10 [doi: 10.1078/PAVSNNR20061038].

Watkins, C.B. 2006. The uses of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on fruits and vegetables. Biotechnol. Adv. 24:389-409.

Watkins, C.B. 2007. The effect of 1-methylcyclopropene on the development of physiological storage disorders in horticultural crops. Stewart Postharvest Rev. 2:11 (http://www.stewartpostharvest.com).

Whitaker, B.D. 2007. Oxidation products of ±-farnesene associated with superficial scald development in dAnjou pear fruits are conjugated trienols. J. Agric. Food Chem. 55:3708-3712.

Yuan, H., Chen, L., Paliyath, G., Sullivan, A., Murr, D.P., and Novotna, Z. 2006. Immunohistochemical localization of phospholipase D in strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) fruits. Scientia Hort. 109:35-42.

Yuan, H., Chen, L., Paliyath, G., Sullivan, A., and Murr, D.P. 2006. Differential incorporation of a fluorescent phospholipid into strawberry fruit protoplast membrane in the presence of calcium and IAA. Physiol. Mol. Biol. Plants 12:35-42.

11/07/2008

NOTE: This list is for the final year of the project (2007-2008). Publications from prior years are listed with each annual report.

Badenes, M.L., G. Llacer, and C.H. Crisosto. 2007. Mejora de la calidad de frutales de hueso. In: G. Llacer, J.J Diez, J.M. Carrillo, and M.L. Baedenes (eds), Mejora genetica de la calidad en frutales De Hueso.

Barry, C.S., McQuinn, R.P., Chung, M.-Y., Besuden, A. and Giovannoni, J.J. 2008. Amino acid substitutions in homologs of the STAY-GREEN protein are responsible for the green-flesh and chlorophyll retainer mutations of tomato and pepper. Plant Physiology 147:179-187.

Beaudry, R.M. 2007. Overview of Research and Education Strategies - Postharvest Perspective. Proc. Expert Consultation Meeting to Strengthen Linkages between Postharvest & Biotechnology, Hammamet, Tunesia, 12-14 Sept. 2006, FAO Regional Office for the Near East, p. 107-114.

Bryla, D.R., E. Dickson, R. Shenk, R.S. Johnson, C.H. Crisosto, and T.J. Trout. 2005. Influence of irrigation method and scheduling on patterns of soil and tree water status and its relation to yield and fruit quality in peach. HortScience 40(7):2118-2124.

Cantu D.A., Vicente A.R., Greve L.C., Dewey F.M., Bennett A.B., Labavitch J.M., Powell A.L.T. 2008. The intersection between cell wall disassembly, ripening and susceptibility to Botrytis cinerea. PNAS USA 105:859-864.

Cantín, C.M., C.H. Crisosto, and K.R. Day. 2008. Evaluation of the effect of different modified atmosphere packaging box liners on the quality and shelf life of 'Friar' plums. HortTechnology 18(2):161-165.

Cantin, C., M.W. Fidelibus, and C.H. Crisosto. 2007. Application of abscisic acid (ABA) at veraison advanced red color development and maintained postharvest quality of Crimson Seedless grapes. Postharvest Biology and Technology 46(3)237-241.

Crisosto, C.H., G.M. Crisosto, G. Echeverria, and J. Puy. 2007. Segregation of plum and pluot cultivars according to their organoleptic characteristics. Postharvest Biology and Technology 44:271-276.

Crisosto, C.H., C. Valero, and D.C. Slaughter. 2007. Predicting pitting damage during processing in Californian clingstone peaches using color and firmness measurements. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers 23(2):189-194.

Davis, A.R., Webber III, C. L., and Perkins-Veazie, P. 2007. Impact of cultivar and production practices on yield and phytonutrient content of organically grown watermelon. J. Vegetable Sci. 12:83-91.

Davis, A., Collins, J.K., Perkins-Veazie, P., and Levi, Amnon. 2008. LSW-177 and LSW-194; Red-fleshed watermelon lines with low total soluble solids. HortScience 43:538-539.

Davis, A.R., Perkins-Veazie, P., Sakata, Y., López-Galarza, S., Maroto, J.V., Lee, S.-G. , Huh, Y.-C., Sun, Z., Miguel, A., King, S.R., Cohen, R., Lee, J.-M. 2008. Cucurbit grafting. Critical Reviews in Plant Science 27:50-74.

De Castro, E., B. Biasi, S. Tustin, D. Tanner, J. Jobling, E.J. Mitcham. 2007. Carbon dioxide-induced flesh browning in Pink Lady apples. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 132:713-719.

De Castro, E., B. Biasi, and E.J. Mitcham. 2007. Quality of Pink Lady apples in relation to maturity at harvest, prestorage treatments, and controlled atmosphere during storage. HortScience 42:605-610.

De Castro, E., D. M Barrett, J.Jobling, E.J Mitcham. 2008. Biochemical factors associated with a CO2-induced flesh browning disorder of Pink Lady apples. Postharvest Biology and Technology 48:182-191.

DeEll, J.R., D.P. Murr, and B. Ehsani-Moghaddam. 2008. Quality changes of 'Shiro' yellow plums in response to treatment with 1-methylcyclopropene. J. Food Quality 31:514-525.

Fan, L., Song, J., Beaudry, R.M., and Hildebrand, P.D. 2007. Effect of hexanal vapor on the growth of postharvest pathogens and fruit decay. J. Food Sci. 71(3):105-109.

Fawbush, F., J.F. Nock, and C.B. Watkins. 2008. External carbon dioxide injury and 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) in the 'Empire' apple. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 48:92-98.

Fernandez-Trujillo, J.P., J.F. Nock, and B.B. Watkins. 2007. Antioxidant enzyme activities in strawberry fruit exposed to high carbon dioxide atmosphere during cold storage. Food Chem. 104:1425-1429.

Granatstein, D., E.M. Kupferman, 2008. Sustainable horticulture in fruit production. Acta Hort. 767:295-308.

Granell, A., C. Pons, C. Martí, J. Forment, C. Royo, T.M. Gradziel, C.P. Peace, E. Ogundiwin, and C.H. Crisosto. 2007. Genomic approaches - innovative tools to improve quality of fresh cut produce. Acta Horticulturae 746:203-212.

Gunterus, A., L.V. Roze, R. Beaudry, and J.E. Linz. 2007. Ethylene inhibits aflatoxin biosynthesis in Aspergillus parasiticus grown on peanuts. Food Microbiol. 24:658-663.

Harker, R.F., E.M. Kupferman, A.B. Marin, F.A. Gunson and C.M. Triggs. 2008. Eating quality standards for apples based on consumer preferences. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 50:70-78.

Hotchkiss, J.H., C.B. Watkins, and D.G. Sanchez. 2007. Release of 1-methylcyclopropene from heat pressed polymer films. J. Food Sci. 72:E330-E334.

Kadzere, I., C.B. Watkins, I.A. Merwin, F.K. Akinnifesi and J.D.K. Shaka. 2007. Harvest date affects color and soluble solids concentrations (SSC) of Uapaca kirkiana (Muell. Afg.) fruits from natural woodlands. Agroforest. Syst. 60:167-173.

Lin, S.F. and C.S. Walsh. Studies of the "Tree factor" and its role in the maturation and ripening of Gala and Fuji apples. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 46:99-106.

Manganaris, G.A., A.R. Vicente, and C.H. Crisosto. 2008. Effect of pre-harvest and post-harvest conditions and treatments on plum fruit quality. CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources 3(9), 10 pp. doi:10.1079/PAVSNNR20083009

Manganaris, G.A., A.R. Vicente, C.H. Crisosto, and J.M. Labavitch. 2008. Cell wall modifications in chilling injured plum fruit Prunus salicina. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 48:77-83.

Manganaris, G.A., A.R. Vicente, C.H. Crisosto, and J.M. Labavitch. 2007. Effect of dips in a 1-methylcyclopropene-generating solution on Harrow Sun plums stored under different temperature regimes. J. Agric. Food Chem. 55:7015-702.

Manganaris, G.A., C.H. Crisosto, V. Bremer, and D. Holcroft. 2008. Novel 1-methylcyclopropene immersion formulation extends shelf life of advanced maturity 'Joanna Red' plums (Prunus salicina Lindell). Postharvest Biol. Technol. 47:429-433.

Mann, Harpartap, Jennifer J. Alton, Soo Hee Kim, and Cindy B.S. Tong. 2008. Differential expression of cell-wall-modifying genes and novel cDNAs in apple fruit during storage. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 133(1):152-157.

Mattheis, J.P. and D.R. Rudell. 2008. Diphenylamine metabolism in 'Braeburn' apples stored under conditions conducive to development on internal browning. J. Agric. Food Chem. 56:3881-3885.

Moore, P., Perkins-Veazie, P., Weber, C.A., and Howard, L. 2008. Environmental effect on antioxidant content of ten raspberry cultivars. Acta Hortic. 777:499-503.

Muller, I. and Fellman, J.K. 2007. Pre-harvest application of soybean oil alters epicuticular wax crystallization and resistance to weight loss in 'Golden Delicious' apples during storage. J. Hort. Sci. and Biotechnol. 82:207-216.

Nanthachai, N., Ratanachinakorn, B., Kosittrakun, M., and R. Beaudry. 2007. Absorption of 1-MCP by fresh produce. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 43:291-297.

Ogundiwin, E.A., C.P. Peace, C.M. Nicolet, V.K. Rashbrook, T.M. Gradziel, F.A. Bliss, D. Parfitt, and C.H. Crisosto. 2008. Leucoanthocyanidin dioxygenase gene (PpLDOX): a potential functional marker for cold storage browning in peach. Tree Genetics and Genomes 4(3):543-554.

Ogundiwin, E.A., C.P. Peace, T.M. Gradziel, A.M. Dandekar, F.A. Bliss, and C.H. Crisosto. 2007. Molecular genetic dissection of chilling injury in peach fruit. Acta Hortic. 738:633-638.

Palou, L., and C.H. Crisosto. 2007. Emisión mínima de anhídrido sulfuroso necesaria para el control de la podredumbre gris en uva de mesa conservada en frío. Fruticultura Profesional 165:27-36.

Perkins-Veazie, P. 2007. Carotenoids in watermelon and mango. Acta Hortic. 746:259-264.

Perkins-Veazie, P., Collins, J.K., Clevidence, B., and Wu, G. 2007. Watermelons and health. Acta Hortic. 731:121-127.

Perkins-Veazie, P., Roberts, W., and Collins, J.K. 2007. Lycopene content among organically produced tomatoes. J. Vegetable Sci. 12:93-106.

Perkins-Veazie, P., Collins, J.K., and Howard, L. 2008. Blueberry fruit response to postharvest application of ultraviolet radiation. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 47:280-285.

Perkins-Veazie, P. and Lester, G. 2008. Postharvest challenges for organically grown orchard fruit. HortScience. 43: 35-37.

Prange, R.K. and S. Bishop (eds.). 2008. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Sustainability through Integrated and Organic Horticulture. Acta Hortic. 767:1-464.

Ramin, A.A., R.K. Prange, P.G. Braun and J. DeLong. 2008. Biocontrol of postharvest fungal apple decay at 20°C with Muscodor albus volatiles. Acta Hortic. 767:329-336.

Rosenberger, D.A., Meyer, F.W., Rugh, A.L and Breth, D. I. 2008. Grower trial with preharvest sprays as a control for postharvest decays during long-term storage, 2006-07. Plant Disease Management Reports (online). Report 2:PF039. DOI:10.1094/PDMR02. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.

Rosenberger, D.A., Meyer, F.W., and Rugh, A.L. 2008. Using preharvest sprays to control postharvest decays on Cameo apples, 2006-2007. Plant Disease Management Reports (online). Report 2:PF040. DOI:10.1094/PDMR02. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.

Rosenberger, D.A., Meyer, F.W., Rugh, A.L., and Christiana, R.W. 2008. Controlling gray mold in stored apples with pyraclostrobin and boscalid used alone or in combinations, 2006-07. Plant Disease Management Reports (online). Report 2:PF042. DOI:10.1094/PDMR02. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.

Rosenberger, D.A., Meyer, F.W., Rugh, A.L., and Christiana, R.W. 2008. Controlling blue mold in stored apples with pyraclostrobin and boscalid used alone or in combinations, 2006-07. Plant Disease Management Reports (online). Report 2:PF043. DOI:10.1094/PDMR02. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.

Rosenberger, D.A., Meyer, F.W., Rugh, A.L., and Christiana, R.W. 2008. Effects of rate and mixing partners on efficacy of Scholar for controlling postharvest decays of apples, 2006-07. Plant Disease Management Reports (online). Report 2:PF044. DOI:10.1094/PDMR02. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.

Rosenberger, D.A., Meyer, F.W., Rugh, A.L., and Christiana, R.W. 2008. Effectiveness of postharvest apple fungicides used alone or with Captec, 2006-07. Plant Disease Management Reports (online). Report 2:PF046. DOI:10.1094/PDMR02. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.

Roze, L., Beaudry, R.M., Arthur, A.E., Calvo, A.M., and Linz, J. E. 2007. Aspergillus volatiles regulate aflatoxin synthesis and asexual sporulation in Aspergillus parasiticus. Appl. Env. Microbiol. 73:7268-7276.

Rudell, D.R., J.P. Mattheis, and E.A. Curry. 2008. Pre-storage UV-white light irradiation alters apple peel metabolome. J. Agric. Food Chem. 56:1138-1147.

Rushing, J.W. and C.S. Walsh. 2006. The United States Food and Drug Administrations approach to training international suppliers in food safety and security. HortTechnology. 16:566-569.

Saladie, M., A.J. Matas, I. Tal, M.A. Jenks, S.M. Goodwin, K.J. Niklas, R. Xiaolin, J.M. Labavich, K.A. Shakel, A.R. Fernie, A. Lytovchenko, M.A. O'Neill, C.B. Watkins, and J. Rose. 2007. A re-evaluation of the key factors that influence tomato fruit softening and integrity. Plant Physiol. 144:1012-1028.

Schotsmans, W., G. Braun, J. DeLong and R.K. Prange. 2008. Temperature and controlled atmosphere effects on efficacy of Muscodor albus as a biofumigant. Biol. Control 44:101-110.

Shin, Y., R.H. Liu, J.F. Nock, D. Holliday, and C.B. Watkins. 2007. Temperature and relative humidity effects on quality, total ascorbic acid, phenolics and flavonoid concentrations, and antioxidant activity of strawberry. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 45:349-357.

Shin, Y., J.F. Nock, R.H. Liu, and C.B. 2008. Cooling strawberries - Going halfway may be enough. NY Fruit Quarterly 16(2)9-13.

Shin, Y., J.A. Fyu, R.H. Liu, J.F. Nock, and C.B. Watkins. 2008. Harvest maturity, storage temperature and relative humidity affect fruit quality, antioxidant contents and activity, and inhibition of cell proliferation of strawberry fruit. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 49:201-209.

Smith, D.L., K.C. Gross, and B.D. Whitaker. 2008. Analysis of softening in air- and ethylene-treated rin, nor and wild-type tomato fruit. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 49:314-317.

Taber, H., Perkins-Veazie, P., White, W., Li, S., Rodermel, S., and Xu, Y. 2008. Enhancement of tomato fruit lycopene by potassium is cultivar dependent. HortScience. 43:159-165.

Tassoni, A., C.B. Watkins, N. Gagni, and P.J. Davies. 2007. 1-MCP treatments affects tomato ethylene and polyamine metabolism. Advances in Plant Ethylene Research. Ramina, A, et al., (eds.). Springer, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, 253-255 pp.

Tsantili, E., N.E. Gapper, J. Arquiza, B.D. Whitaker, and C.B. Watkins. 2007. Ethylene and a-farnesene metabolism in green and red skin of there apple cultivars in response to 1methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) treatment. J. Agric. Food Chem. 55:5267-5276.

Vicente A.R., C. Ortugno, A.L.T. Powell, L.C. Greve and J.M. Labavitch. 2007. The temporal sequence of cell wall disassembly events in developing fruits: 1. Analysis of raspberry (Rubus idaeus). J. Agric. Food Chem. 55:4119-4124.

Vicente A.R., C. Ortugno, A.L.T. Powell, L.C. Greve and J.M. Labavitch. 2007. The temporal sequence of cell wall disassembly events in developing fruits: 1. Analysis of blueberry (Vaccinium sp.). J. Agric. Food Chem. 55:4125-4130.

Villalobos, M. and E.J. Mitcham. 2008. Ripening of European pears: The chilling delimma. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 49:187-200.

Watkins, C.B. 2007. The effect of 1-MCP on the development of physiological storage disorders in horticultural crops. Stewart Postharvest Rev. 2:11 6pp [doi:10.2212/spr.2007.2.11].

Watkins, C.B., S.K. Jung, F. Razafimbelo, and J.F. Nock. Issues with commercialization on 1-methylcylcopropene (1-MCP) for apples. Advances in Plant Ethylene Research. Ramina, A. et al. (eds.). Springer, Dordrecht, The Netherlands, 253-255 pp.

Watkins, C.B. Dynamic controlled atmosphere storage - a new technology for the New York industry? NY Fruit Quarterly 16(1):23-26.

Weber, C.A., Perkins-Veazie, P., Moore, P., and Howard, L. 2008. Variability of antioxidant content in raspberry germplasm. Acta Hortic. 777:493-498.

Whitaker, B.D. and Gapper, N.E. 2008. Ripening-specific stigmasterol increase in tomato fruit is associated with increased sterol C22 desaturase (CYP710A11) gene expression. J. Agric. Food Chem. 56:3828-3835.

Whitaker, B.D. 2008. Postharvest flavor deployment and degradation in fruits and vegetables. In: Fruit and Vegetable Flavour: Recent advances and future prospects, Brückner, B. and Wylie, S.G. (eds.), p.103-131.

Wu, G., Collins, J.K., Perkins-Veazie, P.M., Siddiq, M., Dolan, K.D., Kelly, K.A., Heaps, C.L., and Meininger, 2007. Dietary supplementation with watermelon pomace juice enhances arginine availability and ameliorates the metabolic syndrome in Zucker diabetic fatty rats. Nutrition 137:2680-2685.

Zhu, Y., Rudell, D.R., and J.P. Mattheis. 2008. Characterization of cultivar difference in alcohol acyltransferase and 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate synthase gene expression and volatile compound emission during apple fruit maturation and ripening. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 49:330-339.