The effect of edible coatings (spirulina and chitosan) on the quality and shelf life of starfruit (Averrhoa carambola L. cv. B10) throughout storage by Azhar Shapawi, Zahrah-Izati, Ariffin, Siti Hajar, Shamsudin, Rosnah, Mohd Firdaus How, Muhammad Syahmeer How, Baharom, Ahmad Hafiz

“…The quality analysis of colour (L*, a*, b*, and hue), browning index, fresh weight and physical appearance were evaluated on days 0, 4, 8, 12, and 14. …”
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Determination of the difference on color changes of watermelons by laser light backscattering imaging by Mohd Ali, Maimunah, Hashim, Norhashila, Bejo, Siti Khairunniza, Shamsudin, Rosnah

“…Two watermelon cultivars were harvested and stored for 3 weeks with seven measuring storage days (0, 4, 8, 12, 15, 18, and 21). The color parameters of watermelons were monitored using the conventional colorimetric methods (L*, a*, b*, C*, H*, and ∆E*) and laser light backscattering imaging system. …”
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Determination of the use of Lactobacillus plantarum and Propionibacterium freudenreichii application on fermentation profile and chemical composition of corn silage by Abdul Rahman, Norafizah, Abd Halim, Mohd Ridzwan, Mahawi, Noraniza, Hasnudin, Hazira, Al-Obaidi, Jameel R., Abdullah, Norhani

“…Two watermelon cultivars were harvested and stored for 3 weeks with seven measuring storage days (0, 4, 8, 12, 15, 18, and 21). The color parameters of watermelons were monitored using the conventional colorimetric methods (L*, a*, b*, C*, H*, and ∆E*) and laser light backscattering imaging system. …”
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Retained placenta associated with Escherichia coli infection in a dairy cow by Abdullah, Faez Firdaus Jesse, Mohammed, Konto, Abba, Yusuf, Adamu, Lawan, Tijjani, Abdinasir, Osman, Abdinasir Yusuf, Saharee, Abdul Aziz, Haron, Abdul Wahid

“…The prognosis was good after a follow up visit one week later. Retention of placenta following parturition is usually associated with bacterial pathogens. …”
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Development of a Non-Destructive Technique For Assessing Internal Quality of Sapodilla Fruit by Ibrahim, Ab. Aziz

“…Fruits having Kiwifirm score of below 4.5 ripened within 1-3 days after harvest, thus were not suitable for storage. …”
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Effects of polysaccharide-based coating conjugated with silver nanoparticles on shelf-life extension of papaya (Carica papaya L. cv. Eksotika) by Mustaffa @ Hamzah, Hanisah

“…During low temperature (15±1°C; 60±10% RH) storage, the shelf life was extended up to 21 days for chitosan and carrageenan-silver nanocomposite based coating and also 17 days for carrageenan-based coating. …”
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Preparation and characterization of commercial cold water fish gelatin-based composite film for packaging red tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus Linnaeus) by Golpira, Fatemeh

“…The efficiency of the most desirable composite films and two commercial films (i.e. low- and high density polyethylene, LDPE and HDPE) were compared by assessing the moisture content, pH, aw, colour (L*, a* and b*), texture properties (hardness, cohesiveness, springiness), rancidity degree and microbial quality of red tilapia fish fillets in the fresh form and after 28 days storage at 4 °C. …”
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Characterization of physico-chemical features of terung asam Sarawak (Solanum lasiocarpum Dunal) fruit during growth, maturation and ripening by Ting, Albert Koon Soon

“…The visual colour changes of “terung asam” fruit were tally with L*, a* and b* values as fruit matured and ripened. …”
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Performance and genetics of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) for forage yield and quality by Noori, Zahra

“…Negative heterosis for days to flowering, indicates that the hybrid flowered earlier than parents which is good for quality. …”
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