Publications by authors named "Sbulelo Mwelase"

Article Synopsis
  • * The review examines the use of postharvest technologies, specifically phytohormones, to enhance the storability and overall quality of fresh produce, addressing how these compounds impact postharvest physiology.
  • * It also discusses the mechanisms by which phytohormones help preserve food quality and highlights potential limitations and safety concerns associated with their use in food preservation.
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This study evaluated the efficacy of chitosan (CH) functionalized with 24-epibrassinolide (EBR) coating in terms of preserving the postharvest quality of late-harvested pomegranate (cv. Wonderful) fruit. Late-harvested pomegranate fruit were immersed for 3 min in different surface treatment solutions-CH 1.

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