Browsing by Author "Escalona Contreras, Víctor"

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    • Application of UV-C Radiation in the Conservation of Minimally Processed Rocket (Eruca sativa Mill.) 
      Gutiérrez, Diego R.; Char, Cielo Dolores; Escalona Contreras, Víctor; Chaves, Alicia R.; Rodríguez, Silvia del C. (Wiley & Sons, 2015)
      The effects of UV-C pretreatments (10, 20 and 30 kJ/m(2)), compared with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), on sensory change, microbial and bioactive profile of minimally processed rocket leaves throughout 12 days at ...
    • Cutting and temperature of preservation effect on the physiological activity and quality of fresh cut ... 
      Oyarzún, A.; Obando Ulloa, J. M.; Mery, L.; Machuca, A.; Escalona Contreras, Víctor; Silveira, A. C. (International Society for Horticultural Science, 2018)
      The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of wedge and dice cut format and storage temperature on the physiological activity, firmness and organic acid and sugar content of fresh cut pears (Pyrus communis L.) 'Packham's ...
    • Effect of alternative sanitizers on functional parameters of watercress leaves (Nasturtium officinale) ... 
      Verdugo, M.; Ospina, M.; Hinojosa, A.; Char, C.; Machuca, A.; Escalona Contreras, Víctor (International Society for Horticultural Science, 2018)
      Currently in the industry of fresh salads, watercress is shown as an alternative supply of gourmet products, being recognized for its high content of health promoting compounds such as antioxidants and phenolic compounds. ...
    • Effect of calcium and anti-browning agents on total phenols and antioxidant capability of 'Packham's Triumph' ... 
      Mery, L.; Obando Ulloa, J. M.; Machuca, A.; Luchsinger Lagos, Luis; Escalona Contreras, Víctor; Gil, M. I. (International Society for Horticultural Science, 2018)
      The effect of calcium propionate (PCa) 1% p/v, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) 0.1% p/v, cysteine (CIS) 0.5% p/v and citric acid (AC) 0.5% p/v were evaluated on the total phenol content, antioxidant capability and ...
    • Effect of NaCl concentration and UV-B on lettuce crop in hydroponic system 
      Vanegas, D.; Flores, M.; Tapia, M. L.; Mercado Silva, E.; Escalona Contreras, Víctor (International Society for Horticultural Science, 2018)
      Vegetable consumption has increased in recent years, so it is imperative for the industry to fill expectations in terms of convenience, taste and product quality. Consumers are looking for freshness and soft textures, so ...
    • Effect of non-conventional modified atmosphere packaging on fresh cut watercress (Nasturtium officinale R. ... 
      Silveira, Ana Cecilia; Araneda, Camila; Hinojosa, Andrea; Escalona Contreras, Víctor (Elsevier, 2014)
      In recent years, the minimally processed food industry has increased due to a consumer trend toward healthier eating. Among these products, watercress represents an interesting alternative due to its high content of ...
    • Effect of postharvest calcium treatments on firmness of guava fruit 
      Alba Jiménez, J. E.; Vázquez Barrios, M. E.; Rivera Pastrana, D. M.; Escalona Contreras, Víctor; Mercado Silva, E. (International Society for Horticultural Science, 2018)
      The effects of different chelated glycine calcium solutions on the quality and firmness fruit of guava fruit (Psidium guajava L.) were studied. Five sets of 45 fruits of 'Media China′ guava were submerged in different ...
    • Effect of the Combined Treatment of UV-C Light and Modified Atmosphere Packaging on the Inactivation of ... 
      Hinojosa, Andrea; Gatica, Isabel; Bustamante, Andrés; Cárdenas, Daniela; Escalona Contreras, Víctor (Wiley & Sons, 2015)
      Minimally processed watercress is an alternative to increase vegetable consumption. However, at almost all stages from field production to processing the vegetables could be contaminated with pathogenic and spoilage bacteria. ...
    • Effect of the transport vibration on the generation of the color reversion in blackberry fruit 
      Pérez Pérez, G. A.; Fabela Gallegos, M. J.; Vázquez Barrios, M. E.; Rivera Pastrana, D. M.; Palma Tirado, L.; Mercado Silva, E.; Escalona Contreras, Víctor (International Society for Horticultural Science, 2018)
      Mexico provides 95% of the export market blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) worldwide. The characteristic black color of this fruit is an important quality factor. During its postharvest management, it can reverse its color ...
    • Effect of Ultraviolet-C Radiation Combined with Unconventional Atmosphere Packaging on the Quality of ... 
      Silveira Gómez, Ana; Baeza Ramírez, Alexia Andrea; Escalona Contreras, Víctor (Wiley-Blackwell, 2015)
      The combined effects of ultraviolet (UV) light C (0.34 to 20.13 kJ/l2) and superatmospheric O2 (>85%) packaging on the respiration rate, atmospheric composition, microbiological growth and nutritional quality of fresh-cut ...
    • Ozone applied to the nutrient solution and its impact on red chard baby leaves yield 
      Machuca, A.; Odio, A.; Tapia, M. L.; Silveira, A. C.; Escalona Contreras, Víctor (International Society for Horticultural Science, 2018)
      Safety of fresh-cut products is largely affected by the microbial load of raw material. In this sense, a hydroponic production system allows to reduce microbial contamination, as long as the quality of the used water on ...
    • Quality of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) grown in aquaponic and hydroponic systems 
      Alcarraz, E.; Flores, M.; Tapia, M. L.; Bustamante, A.; Wacyk, J.; Escalona Contreras, Víctor (International Society for Horticultural Science, 2018)
      Aquaponics is the integration of aquaculture and hydroponic systems where, in general terms, the waste produced by aquatic organisms becomes nutrients through bacterial action for plant growth. Water consumption as well ...
    • Quality of tomato slices disinfected with ozonated water 
      Aguayo, Encarna; Escalona Contreras, Víctor; Silveira, Ana Cecilia; Artés, Francisco (SAGE Publications, 2014)
      Fresh-cut industry needs novel disinfectant to replace the use of chlorine. Ozone is one of the most powerful oxidizing agents and is applied in gaseous or aqueous form for sanitation purposes. However, the strong oxidative ...
    • Survey of the types of stowage used in refrigerated containers for the transport of export fresh fruit 
      Luchsinger Lagos, Luis; Escalona Contreras, Víctor; Montenegro, J. P.; Lizana, L. A. (International Society for Horticultural Science, 2018)
      The maintenance of cold chain and temperature uniformity during transport of fresh fruit are critical factors to extend shelf life and maintain quality to reach distant international markets. The types of load patterns in ...
    • Use of Alternative Sanitizers on Minimally Processed Watercress Harvested in Two Different Seasons 
      Escalona Contreras, Víctor; Hinojosa, Andrea; Char, Cielo Dolores; Villena, Paulina; Bustamante, Andrés; Sáenz Hernández, Carmen Luisa (Wiley & Sons, 2015)
      There is an increasing concern about the formation of halogenated compounds when sodium hypochlorite (SH) is used as food sanitizer. This research evaluated the quality of watercress harvested in two seasons treated with ...
    • UV-C doses to reduce pathogen and spoilage bacterial growth in vitro and in baby spinach 
      Escalona Contreras, Víctor; Aguayo, Encarna; Martínez Hernández, Ginés B.; Artés, Francisco (ELSEVIER, 2010)
      The aim of this work was to investigate the use of different doses of UV-C (0, 2.4, 7.2, 12 and 24 kJm−2) radiation treatments to inhibit microbial growth of Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enterica. The spoilage ...