Physicochemical Attributes of Tomatoes after Different Forms of Harvesting and Transportation for Industrial Processing
The findings highlight the need for improved handling and logistics strategies in the tomato production chain to reduce quality deterioration during harvesting and transportation. Effective interventions can minimize economic losses and increase industrial processing efficiency. Additionally, the results of this study suggest that laboratory models that use equipment such as shakers can replicate these effects for other bulk-transported crops, including fresh fruits and tubers.
Authors
- Túlio de Almeida Machado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6298-1938)
- Clarice Aparecida Megguer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9203-183X)
- Haroldo Carlos Fernándes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5276-5441)
- Claudinei Martins Guimarães (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9101-0711)
- Nerílson Terra Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0334-6640)
- Wesley Costa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5408-4383)
- Fábio Lúcio Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1197-7338)
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Lavras (BR)
- Universidade Federal de Viçosa (BR)
- Instituto Federal Goiano (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-04-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0319668
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.50