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New review maps a 'structure-to-physiology' roadmap for functional fruit packaging

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Briefings

A new review establishes a 'structure-to-physiology' framework for functional fruit packaging, addressing the 25% postharvest loss of fresh fruit due to ethylene sensitivity and metabolic activity.

Key points

• Freshly harvested fruit is metabolically active, respires vigorously, and is highly sensitive to ethylene, leading to softening, browning, water loss, and decay.
• Currently, approximately 25% of fruit is lost in the postharvest supply chain because of inadequate preservation, transport, or storage.

Context

This research addresses a critical gap in fruit preservation by mapping the physiological mechanisms of decay to specific packaging solutions.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single sentence describing general fruit properties and a single statistic on postharvest loss without specific data on packaging efficacy or experimental results.

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