Influence of storage conditions, packaging, post-harvest technology, nanotechnology and molecular approaches on shelf life of microgreens
Microgreens have achieved importance recently due to their high nutritive value, easiness of cultivation and year round availability. However, being very tender and having high moisture content, their shelf life is too short. Studies show that the physical quality, chemical quality and shelf life de...
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| author | Avinash Sharma Mainu Hazarika Punabati Heisnam Himanshu Pandey V.S. Devadas Devendra Singh Mannu Wangsu Bhagya D. Kartha |
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| description | Microgreens have achieved importance recently due to their high nutritive value, easiness of cultivation and year round availability. However, being very tender and having high moisture content, their shelf life is too short. Studies show that the physical quality, chemical quality and shelf life deterioration in post harvest of micro greens can be improved with effective storage conditions, packaging matters, nanoparticle application, physiological treatments and molecular approaches. Low ambient or storage temperature and effective storage system improve and sustain the shelf life, and quality and restrict microbial activity in micro greens. Packaging with bioplastic clamshell, cardboard clamshell, bioplastic pouch, kraft paper box, or classified polymer upgrades the shelf life and reduce antimicrobial activity under controlled temperature. The interventions with nanoparticles such as nano packaging, nano coatings and nano bubble modify the shelf life and quality and forbids microbial outbreak, solvent discharge and unstable gaseous exchange. The real time signal processing nano sensor technology can detect pesticides, pathogens, toxic materials, contaminants, and microbes in microgreens. The emission of light emitting diodes with stable ratio of wavelength extends shelf life. High carbon dioxide and low oxygen pressure at 5 °C temperature exhibits control respiration rate and prolonged shelf life. The standard packaging materials and post harvest technology may be recognized for extending shelf life and quality in harvested microgreens. The integration of molecular tools can be used to screen genome, replication, transcription, translation, post translation and gene regulation for shelf life improvement and desired traits. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b63f47712873486aad57b03382a6eee92023-12-20T07:37:37ZengElsevierJournal of Agriculture and Food Research2666-15432023-12-0114100835Influence of storage conditions, packaging, post-harvest technology, nanotechnology and molecular approaches on shelf life of microgreensAvinash Sharma0Mainu Hazarika1Punabati Heisnam2Himanshu Pandey3V.S. Devadas4Devendra Singh5Mannu Wangsu6Bhagya D. Kartha7Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, 792103, India; Corresponding author. NH52, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, 792103, India.Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, 792103, IndiaCollege of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Iroisemba, Manipur, 795004, IndiaPG Department of Agriculture, Khalsa College, Amritsar, Punjab, 143002, IndiaVanavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, 642103, IndiaFaculty of Biotechnology, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, 225003, IndiaDepartment of Agricultural Engineering, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, 791109, IndiaDepartment of Fruit Crops, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, Kerala, 680656, IndiaMicrogreens have achieved importance recently due to their high nutritive value, easiness of cultivation and year round availability. However, being very tender and having high moisture content, their shelf life is too short. Studies show that the physical quality, chemical quality and shelf life deterioration in post harvest of micro greens can be improved with effective storage conditions, packaging matters, nanoparticle application, physiological treatments and molecular approaches. Low ambient or storage temperature and effective storage system improve and sustain the shelf life, and quality and restrict microbial activity in micro greens. Packaging with bioplastic clamshell, cardboard clamshell, bioplastic pouch, kraft paper box, or classified polymer upgrades the shelf life and reduce antimicrobial activity under controlled temperature. The interventions with nanoparticles such as nano packaging, nano coatings and nano bubble modify the shelf life and quality and forbids microbial outbreak, solvent discharge and unstable gaseous exchange. The real time signal processing nano sensor technology can detect pesticides, pathogens, toxic materials, contaminants, and microbes in microgreens. The emission of light emitting diodes with stable ratio of wavelength extends shelf life. High carbon dioxide and low oxygen pressure at 5 °C temperature exhibits control respiration rate and prolonged shelf life. The standard packaging materials and post harvest technology may be recognized for extending shelf life and quality in harvested microgreens. The integration of molecular tools can be used to screen genome, replication, transcription, translation, post translation and gene regulation for shelf life improvement and desired traits.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666154323003423MicrogreensStorageConditionsNanoparticlesPackagingMolecular tools |
| spellingShingle | Avinash Sharma Mainu Hazarika Punabati Heisnam Himanshu Pandey V.S. Devadas Devendra Singh Mannu Wangsu Bhagya D. Kartha Influence of storage conditions, packaging, post-harvest technology, nanotechnology and molecular approaches on shelf life of microgreens Journal of Agriculture and Food Research Microgreens Storage Conditions Nanoparticles Packaging Molecular tools |
| title | Influence of storage conditions, packaging, post-harvest technology, nanotechnology and molecular approaches on shelf life of microgreens |
| title_full | Influence of storage conditions, packaging, post-harvest technology, nanotechnology and molecular approaches on shelf life of microgreens |
| title_fullStr | Influence of storage conditions, packaging, post-harvest technology, nanotechnology and molecular approaches on shelf life of microgreens |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influence of storage conditions, packaging, post-harvest technology, nanotechnology and molecular approaches on shelf life of microgreens |
| title_short | Influence of storage conditions, packaging, post-harvest technology, nanotechnology and molecular approaches on shelf life of microgreens |
| title_sort | influence of storage conditions packaging post harvest technology nanotechnology and molecular approaches on shelf life of microgreens |
| topic | Microgreens Storage Conditions Nanoparticles Packaging Molecular tools |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666154323003423 |
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