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- Basil (L.) is valued globally as a culinary herb and medicinal plant but faces challenges like a short shelf life due to handling issues, cold sensitivity, and microbial contamination.
- Research reveals that specific pre- and postharvest techniques, including adjustments to storage conditions and harvest timing, can significantly enhance basil's quality and shelf life.
- The review identifies effective strategies and promising practices from research and industry aimed at improving basil's longevity and marketability.
Article Abstract
Basil ( L.) is a popular specialty crop known for its use as a culinary herb and medicinal plant around the world. However, its profitability and availability are limited by a short postharvest shelf life due to poor handling, cold sensitivity and microbial contamination. Here, we comprehensively review the research on pre- and postharvest techniques that extend the shelf life of basil to serve as a practical tool for growers, distributors, retailers and scientists. Modifications to postharvest storage conditions, pre- and postharvest treatments, harvest time and preharvest production methods have been found to directly impact the quality of basil and its shelf life. The most effective strategies for extending the shelf life and improving the quality of basil are discussed and promising strategies that research and industry employ are identified.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10514919 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1237577 | DOI Listing |
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