Selected
Nonrefereed ArticlesPUBLICATIONS
Selected
Nonrefereed Articles
PUBLICATIONS - CAREER SUMMARY
Book Editorships (1); Bulletins (8); Book Chapters (13); Refereed Articles (116); Non-refereed Articles & Abstracts (263); Miscellaneous Publications (35)
PUBLICATIONS (last 10 years)
Brecht, J.K., M.A. Ritenour, N.F. Haard, and G.W. Chism. 2007. Postharvest physiology of edible plant tissues, (Ch. 17). In: S. Damodaran, K. Parkin, and O.R. Fennema (eds.). Fennema's Food Chemistry, 4th ed., Taylor & Francis, New York.
Brecht, J.K., M.E. Saltveit, S.T. Talcott, and C.L. Moretti. 2007. Alteracoes metabolicas, p. 41-99 (Ch. 2). In: C.L. Moretti (ed.). Manual de Processamento Minimo de Frutas e Hortalicas. Vol. 1. Embrapa / SEBRAE, Brasilia, DF, Brasil.
Sargent, S.A. , J.K. Brecht, and C. F. Forney. 2006. Blueberry harvest and postharvest operations: Quality maintenance and food safety, p. 139-151. In: N.F. Childers P.M. Lyrene (eds.). Blueberries. Childers Publications, Gainesville, FL
Bartz, J. A. and J. K. Brecht. 2003. Introduction, p. 1-6 (Ch. 1). In: J. A. Bartz and J. K. Brecht (eds.). Postharvest Physiology and Pathology of Vegetables. 2nd edition. Marcel Dekker, New York.
Brecht, J. K. 2003. Harvest and handling techniques, p. 383-412 (Ch. 16). In: J. A. Bartz and J. K. Brecht (eds.). Postharvest Physiology and Pathology of Vegetables. 2nd edition. Marcel Dekker, New York.
Brecht, J. K. 2003. Underground storage organs, p. 625-647 (Ch. 26). In: J. A. Bartz and J. K. Brecht (eds.). Postharvest Physiology and Pathology of Vegetables. 2nd edition. Marcel Dekker, New York.
Brecht, J. K. and M. Mohammed. 2003. Immature fruit vegetables, p. 671-690 (Ch. 28). In: J. A. Bartz and J. K. Brecht (eds.). Postharvest Physiology and Pathology of Vegetables. 2nd edition. Marcel Dekker, New York.
Brecht, J. K. 2004. Pumpkins and winter squashes. Postharvest quality maintenance guidelines. In: K. Gross, C.-Y. Wang, and M. Saltveit (eds.). The Commercial Storage of Fruits, Vegetables, and Florist & Nursery Crops, 3rd ed. Agr. Hndbk. No. 66. U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv., Washington, D.C. 116pumpkin.pdf
Brecht, J. K. 2004. Sweetcorn. Postharvest quality maintenance guidelines. In: K. Gross, C.-Y. Wang, and M. Saltveit (eds.). The Commercial Storage of Fruits, Vegetables, and Florist & Nursery Crops, 3rd ed. Agr. Hndbk. No. 66. U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv., Washington, D.C. 131sweetcorn.pdf
Brecht, J. K. 2004. Waterchestnut. Postharvest quality maintenance guidelines. In: K. Gross, C.-Y. Wang, and M. Saltveit (eds.). The Commercial Storage of Fruits, Vegetables, and Florist & Nursery Crops, 3rd ed. Agr. Hndbk. No. 66. U.S. Dept. Agr., Agr. Res. Serv., Washington, D.C. 141waterchestnut.pdf
Fonseca, et al. 1999. Development of perforation-mediated modified atmosphere packaging for fresh-cut vegetables, p. 389-404 (Ch. 23). In: F. A. R. Oliveira, J. C. Oliveira, M. E. Hendrickx, D. Korr, and L. G. M. Gorris (eds.). Processing foods: Quality optimization and process assessment. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fla.
Mahovic, M., J. Shukla, R.M. Goodrich-Schneider, M.V. Wood, J.K. Brecht and K.R. Schneider. 2007. Bacillus atrophaeus spore survival on netted muskmelon surfaces after moist heat treatment . HortTechnology (in press).
Mahovic, M.J., K.R. Schneider, K. Cordasco, and J.K. Brecht. 2007. Salmonella recovery from tomato fruit surfaces as affected by ethylene. HortTechnology 17:52-55. 52.pdf Additional Index Words: ripening room, food safety, bacterial survival, bacterial proliferation, Solanum lycopersicum
Nunes, M.C.N., J.P. Émond, S. Dea, E. Proulx, and J.K. Brecht. 2007. Quality curves for mango fruit (cv. Tommy Atkins and Palmer) stored at chilling and nonchilling temperatures. J. Food Qual. 30:104-120. 2007- Mango Quality Curves (JFQ).pdf
Simmons, K., M.A. Harrison, W.C. Hurst, J. Harrison, J.K. Brecht, K.R. Schneider, A.H. Simonne, and J. Rushing. 2007. Survey of food defense practices in produce operations in the southeast. Food Protection Trends 27:174-184.
Yahia, E.M., G. Soto-Zamora, J.K. Brecht, and A. Gardea. 2007. Postharvest hot air treatment effects on the antioxidant system in stored mature-green tomatoes. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 44:107-115. Yahia et al. Tomato hot air treatments. PBT 44. 2007.pdf Key Words: Lycopersicon esculentum; Heat injury; Chlorophyll; Carotenoids; Lycopene; Ascorbic acid; Tocopherol; Glutathione; Cysteine; Enzymes
Boynton, B.B., B.A. Welt, C.A. Sims, M.O. Balaban, J.K. Brecht , and M.R. Marshall. 2006. Effects of low-dose electron beam irradiation on respiration, microbiology , texture, color, and sensory characteristics of fresh-cut cantaloupe stored in modified-atmosphere packages. J. Food Sci. 71:S149-S155. JFS 71(2) S149-S155 2006.pdf Key Words: irradiation, MAP, respiration, packaging, cantaloupe, melon
Brecht, J.K. 2006. Controlled atmosphere, modified atmosphere and modified atmosphere packaging for vegetables. Stewart Postharvest Review 2(5):1-6. SPR 2(5)1-6 2006.pdf Key Words: Controlled atmosphere; modified atmosphere; modified atmosphere packaging; superatmospheric oxygen; fresh-cut; food safety
Ferreira, M.D., J.K. Brecht, S.A. Sargent, and C.K. Chandler 2006. Hydrocooling as an alternative to forced-air cooling for maintaining fresh-market strawberry quality. HortTechnology 16:659-666. 659.pdf Additional Index Words: Fragaria x ananassa, plastic film, nutrients
Hochmuth, G.J., J.K. Brecht, and M.J. Bassett. 2006. Fresh-market carrot yield and quality did not respond to potassium fertilization on a sandy soil validated by Mehlich-1 soil test. HortTechnolgy 16:270-76. 270.pdf Additional Index Words: Carotene, Daucus carota, nutrient uptake, plant nutrition, plant tissue analyses, soil testing, sugars
Laurin, É., M.C.N. Nunes, J.P. Émond, and J.K. Brecht. 2006. Residual effect of low-pressure stress during simulated air transport on Beit Alpha-type cucumbers: Stomata behavior. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 41:121-127. PBT 41, 121-127 2006.pdf Key Words: Cucumis sativus; Hypobaric; Low pressure; Stress response; Stomata aperture; Weight loss; Intercellular CO2 concentration; Postharvest storage
Nunes, M.C.N., J.P. Emond and J.K. Brecht. 2006. Brief deviations from set point temperatures during normal airport handling operations negatively affect the quality of papaya (Carica papaya) fruit. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 41:328-340. PBT 41, 328-340 2006.pdf Key Words: Color; Firmness; Chilling injury; Decay; Soluble solids content; Ascorbic acid; Tropical fruit; Shipping
Nunes, M.C.N., A.M.M.B. Morais, J.K. Brecht, and S.A. Sargent. 2006. Physicochemical changes during strawberry development in the field compared with those that occur in harvested fruit during storage. J. Sci. Food Agric. 86:180-190. 2006 - Strawberry Color (JSFA).pdf Key Words: Fragaria × ananassa; color; firmness; acids; soluble solids; anthocyanins; phenolics, ascorbic acid
Plotto, A., J. Bai, J.A. Narciso, J.K. Brecht, and E.A. Baldwin. 2006. Ethanol vapor prior to processing extends fresh-cut mango shelf-life by decreasing spoilage, but does not always delay ripening. Postharvest Biology Technol. 39:134-145. PBT 39, 134-145 2006.pdf Key Words: Postharvest; Fresh-cut; Mango; Ethanol; Acetaldehyde; Heat; Sensory; Microbial growth
Bai, J.H., E.A. Baldwin , K.L. Goodner, J.P. Mattheis, and J.K. Brecht. 2005. Response of four apple cultivars to 1-methylcyclopropene treatment and controlled atmosphere storage. HortScience 40:1534-1538. 1534.pdf Additional Index Words: Malus sylvestris var. domestica, firmness, titratable acidity, volatile abundance, 1-MCP, CA
Boynton, B.B., B.A. Welt , C.A. Sims , J.K. Brecht , M.O. Balaban, and M.R. Marshall. 2005. Effects of low dose electron beam irradiation on respiration , microbiology, color and texture of fresh-cut cantaloupe. HortTechnology 15:802-807. 802.pdf Additional Index Words: Irradiation, MAP, respiration, packaging, cantaloupe, melon
Fonseca, S.C., F.A.R. Oliveira, J.K. Brecht, and K.V. Chau. 2005. Influence of low oxygen and high carbon dioxide on shredded Galega kale quality for development of modified atmosphere packages. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 35:279-292. PaperOptimal PBT 35 279-292.pdf Key Words: Quality; Shelf life; Respiration rate; Sensory attributes; Colour; Chlorophyll; Ascorbic acid; Fresh-cut
Laurin, E., M.C.N. Nunes, J.P. Emond, and J.K. Brecht. 2005. Vapor pressure deficit and water loss patterns during simulated air shipment and storage of Beit Alpha cucumber. Acta Hort. 682:1697-1704. Acta Hort 682, 1697-1704 2005.pdf Key Words: Cucumis sativus, low pressure, stress response, fruit quality, cucumber, water diffusion, airfreight, postharvest physiology
Nunes, M.C.N., J.K. Brecht, A.M.M.B. Morais, and S.A. Sargent. 2005. Possible influences of water loss and polyphenol oxidase activity on anthocyanin content and discoloration in fresh ripe strawberry (cv. Oso Grande) during storage at 1°C. J. Food Sci. 70:79-84. 2005 - Strawberry PPO (J. Food Science).pdf Key Words: weight loss, color, soluble phenolic content, browning index, anthocyanin degradation index
Nunes, M.C.N., A.M.M.B. Morais, J.K. Brecht, S.A. Sargent, and J.A. Bartz. 2005. Prompt cooling reduces incidence and severity of decay caused by Botrytis cinerea and Rhizopus stolonifer in strawberry. HortTechnology 15:153-156. 153.pdf Additional Index Words: forced-air cooling, pressure cooling, cooling delay, Fragaria × ananassa
Proulx, E., M.C.N. Nunes, J.P. Emond, and J.K. Brecht. 2005. Quality attributes limiting papaya postharvest life at chilling and non-chilling temperatures. Proc. Florida State Hort. Soc. 118:389-395. Proulx et al 2005 118, 389-395.pdf Additional Index Words: storage, chilling injury, fruit quality, fruit composition
Soto-Zamora, G., E.M. Yahia, J.K. Brecht, and A. Gardea. 2005. Effects of postharvest hot air treatment on the quality of `Rhapsody` tomato fruit. J. Food Qual. 28:492-504. Soto- Zamora et al JFQ 2005 28, 492-504.pdf
Soto-Zamora,G., E.M. Yahia, J.K. Brecht, and A. Gardea. 2005. Effects of postharvest hot air treatments on the quality and antioxidant levels in tomato fruit. Lebensm.-Wiss. u.-Technol. 38:657–663. LWT 38, 657–663 2005.pdf Key Words: Lycopersicon esculentum; Postharvest; Carotenoids; Lycopene; Ascorbic acid; Isoascorbic acid; Cysteine; Glutathione; Glutathione reductase; Glutathione S-transferase
Bai, J., E.A. Baldwin, R.C. Soliva Fortuny, J.P. Mattheis, R. Stanley, C. Perera, and J.K. Brecht. 2004. Effect of pretreatment of intact ‘Gala' apple with ethanol vapor, heat, or 1-methylcyclopropene on quality and shelf life of fresh-cut slices. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 129:583-593. 583.pdf Key Words: Malus sylvestris (L.) Mill var. domestica (Borkh.) Mansf., electronic nose, aroma volatiles, ethylene, respiration, acidity, firmness, sensory
Brecht, J.K., M.E. Saltveit, S.T. Talcott, K.R. Schneider, K. Felkey, and J.A. Bartz. 2004. Fresh-cut vegetables and fruits. Horticultural Reviews 30:185-251.
Ezz, T.M., M.A. Ritenour, and J.K. Brecht. 2004. Hot water and elevated CO2 effects on proline and other compositional changes in relation to postharvest chilling injury of ‘Marsh' grapefruit. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 129:576-582. 576.pdf Key Words: Citrus paradise, heat treatment, controlled atmosphere, peel composition, free amino acids, reducing sugars, nonreducing sugars, sucrose, total sugars, ascorbic acid, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, weight loss
Karrupiah, K.J., M.A. Ritenour, M.S. Burton, J.K. Brecht, and T.G. McCollum. 2004. Short-duration, hot water treatment for the control of chilling injury and postharvest decay in citrus. Proc. Florida State Hort. Soc. 117:403-407. PFSHS117 403-407.pdf Additional Index Words: Citrus paradisi, grapefruit, orange, Citrus sinensis, peel scalding, electrolyte leakage, peroxidase activity, total phenolics, total protein, anthracnose, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides
Jeong, J., J.K. Brecht, D.J. Huber, and S.A. Sargent. 2004. 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) for maintaining postharvest quality of fresh-cut tomato. HortScience 39: 1359-1362. 1359.pdf Additional Index Words: Lycopersicon esculentum, electrolyte leakage, firmness, physical properties, watersoaking
Nunes, M.C.N., J.-P. Emond, and J.K. Brecht. 2004. Quality curves for highbush blueberries as a function of the storage temperature. Small Fruits Rev. 3:423-440. Quality curves - blueberry - Small Fruits Review 2004 vol 3 p 423-440.pdf
Bender, R.J., E. Seibert, and J.K. Brecht. 2003. Heat treatment effects on ACC oxidase activity of ‘Keitt' mangoes. Braz. J. Plant Physiol. 15:145-148. Brazilian Journal of Plant Physiology.pdf Key Words: Ethylene, ethylene dibromide, heat treatment, Mangifera indica L.
Brecht, J.K., K.V. Chau , S.C. Fonseca, and F.A.R. Oliveira. 2003. CA transport of fresh produce in MAP: Designing systems for optimal atmosphere conditions throughout the posthar vest handling chain. Acta Hort. 600:799-802. Acta Hort 600, 799-802 2003.pdf Key Words: fluctuating temperature, package design
Brecht, J.K., K.V. Chau, S.C. Fonseca, F.A.R. Oliveira, F.M. Silva, M.C.N. Nunes, and R.J. Bender. 2003. Maintaining optimal atmosphere conditions for fruits and vegetables throughout the postharvest handling chain. Postharvest Biology Technol. 27:87-101. POSTEC 27 87-101.pdf Key Words: Controlled atmosphere; Mango; Mixed load; Modified atmosphere; Package design; Snap bean; Strawberry; Temperature; Transportation
Fonseca, S.C., F.A.R. Oliveira, J.K. Brecht, and K.V. Chau. 2003. Evaluation of the physiological response of shredded Galega kale under low oxygen and high carbon dioxide concentrations. Acta Hort. 600:389-391. Acta Hort 600, 389-391 2003.pdf Key Words: Respiration rate, sensory attributes, colour, chlorophyll, ascorbic acid
Fonseca, S.C., F.A.R. Oliveira, J.K. Brecht, and K.V. Chau. 2003. Perforation-mediated modified atmosphere packaging: Influence of package geometry and perforation location on O2 and CO2 transfer. Acta Hort. 600:333-336. Acta Hort 600, 333-336 2003.pdf Key Words: Transport, bulk package, fresh produce, air circulation, multiple perforations
Laurin, E., M.C.N. Nunes, J.P. Emond and J.K.Brecht. 2003. Quality of strawberries after simulated air freight conditions. Acta Hort. 604:659-664. Acta Hort 604, 659-664 2003.pdf Key Words: Low pressure, weight loss, appearance, firmness, chemical characteristics
Nunes, M.C.N., J.-P. Emond, and J.K. Brecht. 2003. Predicting shelf life and quality of raspberries under different storage temperatures. Acta Hort. 628:599-606. Raspberries-Acta Hort. vol. 628 p. 599-606.pdf Key Words: Rubus idaeus, weight loss, color, visual quality, aroma, taste, quality curves
Nunes, M.C.N., E. Proulx, J.-P. Emond, and J.K. Brecht. 2003. Quality characteristics of ‘Horn of Plenty' and ‘Medallion' yellow summer squashes as a function of the storage temperature. Acta Hort. 628:607-614. Squash-Acta Hort. vol. 628 p. 607-614.pdf Key Words: Cucurbita pepo, weight loss, color, visual quality, chilling injury, aroma, quality curves, shelf life
Nunes, M.C.N., J.P. Emond, and J.K. Brecht. 2003. Quality of strawberries as affected by temperature abuse during ground, in-flight and retail handling operations. Acta Hort. 604:239-246. Strawberries-Acta Hort. vol. 604 p. 239-246.pdf Key Words: Weight loss, color, firmness, shriveling, decay, bruising, fluctuating temperatures
Plotto, A., J. Bai, E.A. Baldwin, and J.K. Brecht. 2003. Effect of pretreatment of intact ‘Kent' and ‘Tommy Atkins' mangoes with ethanol vapor, heat, or 1-methylcyclopropene on quality and shelf life of fresh-cut slices. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 116: 394-400. 394_400.pdf Additional index words: Mangifera indica, fruit ripening, postharvest
Riad, G.S. and J.K. Brecht. 2003. Sweetcorn tolerance to reduced O2 with or without elevated CO2 and effects of controlled atmosphere storage on quality. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 116:390-393. PFSHS 116 390-393.pdf Additional Index Words: anaerobiosis, controlled atmosphere, dimethyl sulfide, DMS, fermentation, storage, sugar content, sweetcorn, visual quality
Riad, G.S., J.K. Brecht, and S.T. Talcott. 2003. Browning of fresh-cut sweet corn kernels after cooking is prevented by controlled atmosphere storage. Acta Hort. 628:387-394. Acta Hort vol. 628 p. 387-394.pdf Key Words: Zea mays var. rugosa, Maillard reaction, hydroxymethylfurfural, HMF, after cooking browning, total soluble phenolics, microbial count
Ritenour, M.A., K.J.J. Karrupiah, R.R. Pelosi, M.S. Burton, T.G. McCollum, J.K. Brecht, and E.A. Baldwin. 2003. Response of Florida grapefruit to short-duration heat treatment using vapor heat or hot water dips. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 116:405-409. PFSHS 116 405-409.pdf Additional Index Words: Citrus paradisi, peel scalding, postharvest decay, stem-end rind breakdown, stem-end rot
Yahia, E.M., G. Soto, J. Brecht, A. Gardea, A. and M. Steta. 2003. The effect of hot air treatments in air or in low O2 atmosphere on the quality and antioxidants of tomato fruit. Acta Hort. 604:285-291. Acta Hort 604, 285-291 2003.pdf Key Words: Postharvest, Lycopersicon esculentum, controlled atmosphere, chlorophyll, carotenoids, b -carotene, lycopene, tocopherol, enzymes
Chomchalow, S., N.M. El Assi, S.A. Sargent, and J.K. Brecht. 2002. Fruit maturity and timing of ethylene treatment affect storage performance of green tomatoes at chilling and non-chilling temperatures. HortTechnology 12:104-114. 104.pdf Additional Index Words: Lycopersicon esculentum, ethylene, chilling injury, ripening, marketable life
Fonseca, S.C., F.A.R. Oliveira, J.K. Brecht, and K.V. Chau. 2002. Modelling respiration rate of fresh fruits and vegetables for MAP: A review. J. Food Eng. 52:99-119. JFE 52, 99-119 2002.pdf Key Words: CO2 production; Gas composition effects; O2 consumption; Respiratory quotient; Temperature effects
Fonseca, S.C., F.A.R. Oliveira, J.M. Frias, J.K. Brecht, and K.V. Chau. 2002. Modelling respiration rate of shredded Galega kale for development of modified atmosphere packaging. J. Food Eng. 54:299-307. CaldasPaperRR.pdf Key Words: Fresh-cut produce; Gas composition effect; Respiratory quotient (RQ); Respiratory response to wounding; Temperature effect
Mohammed, M. and J.K. Brecht. 2002. Reduction of chilling injury in 'Tommy Atkins' mangoes during ripening. Sci. Hort. 95:297-308. Sci Hort 95, 297-308 2002.pdf Key Words: Chilling injury; Maturity; Ripening; Ethylene
Nunes, M.C.N., A.M.M.B. Morais, J.K. Brecht, and S.A. Sargent. 2002. Fruit maturity and storage temperature influence the response of strawberries to controlled atmospheres. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 127:836–842. 836.pdf Key Words: Fragaria x ananassa, decay, color, firmness, soluble solids, acids, anthocyanins
Bartz, J.A., C.G.Eayre, M.J. Mahovic, D.E. Concelmo, J.K. Brecht, and S.A. Sargent. 2001. Chlorine concentration and the inoculation of tomato fruit in packinghouse dump tanks. Plant Dis. 85:885-889. PDIS 2001 85 8.pdf
Riad, G.S. and J.K. Brecht. 2001. Fresh-cut sweetcorn kernels. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 114:160-163. PFSHS 114 160-163.pdf Additional index words: Amino acids, browning, controlled atmosphere, decay, flavor, minimally processed, modified atmosphere packaging, respiration, sugar, temperature
Atta-Aly, M.A., J.K. Brecht and D.J. Huber. 2000. Ethylene feedback mechanisms in tomato and strawberry fruit tissues in relation to fruit ripening and climacteric patterns. Postharv. Biol. Technol. 20:151-162. Ethylene Feedback PBT.pdf Key Words: Ethylene feedback mechanism; Climacteric behaviour; Tomato fruit; Strawberry fruit
Atta-Aly, M.A., J.K. Brecht and D.J. Huber. 2000. Ripening of tomato fruit locule gel tissue in response to ethylene. Postharv. Biol. Technol. 19:239-244. Tomato Locule Gell PBT.pdf Key Words: Tomato locule gel; Ripening; Ethylene; Ethylene feedback
Bender, R.J. and J. Brecht. 2000. Respiração e produção de etanol e de etileno em mangas armazenadas sob diferentes concentrações de dióxido de carbono e oxigênio. (Respiration rates and ethanol and ethylene production of mangoes stored under elevated carbon dioxide and reduced oxygen atmospheres). Pesquisa agropecuária brasileira, Brasília 35:865-871, 2000. (In Portuguese)
Bender, R.J., J.K. Brecht, S.A. Sargent, and D.J. Huber. 2000. Mango tolerance to reduced O2 levels in controlled atmosphere storage. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 125:707-713. 707.pdf Key Words: Mangifera indica, anaerobic respiration, carbon dioxide, color, ethanol, ethylene, hypoxia
Bender, R.J., J.K. Brecht, E.A. Baldwin, and T.M.M. Malundo. 2000. Aroma volatiles of mature-green and tree-ripe ‘Tommy Atkins' mangoes after controlled atmosphere vs. air storage. HortScience. 35:684-686. 684.pdf Additional Index Words: terpenes, acetaldehyde, ethanol, hexanal, Mangifera indica
Fonseca, S.C., F.A.R. Oliveira, I.B.M. Lino, J.K. Brecht, and K.V. Chau. 2000. Modelling O2 and CO2 exchange for development of perforation-mediated modified atmosphere packaging. J. Food Eng. 43:9-15. JFE 43, 9-15 2000.pdf Key Words: Fruits and vegetables; Gas transfer; MAP; Perforations
Baldwin, E.A., J.K. Burns, W. Kazokas, J.K. Brecht, R.D. Hagenmaier, R.J. Bender, and E. Pesis. 1999. Effect of two edible coatings with different permeability characteristics on mango (Mangifera indica L.) ripening during storage. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 17:215-226. PBT 17, 215-226 1999.pdf Key Words: Flavor volatiles; Modified atmosphere; Ethylene; Carbon dioxide; Oxygen; Permeance; Sensory
Brovelli, E.A., J.K. Brecht, W.B. Sherman, and C.A. Sims. 1999. Nonmelting-flesh trait in peaches is not related to low ethylene production rates. HortScience 34:313-315. 313.pdf Additional Index Words: Prunus persica, maturation, ripening, respiration, climacteric
Brovelli, E.A., J.K. Brecht, W.B. Sherman, and C.A. Sims. 1999. Sensory and compositional attributes of melting- and non-melting-flesh peaches for the fresh market. J. Sci. Food Agr. 79:707-712. Brovelli JSFA 1999 79(5) 707-712.pdf Key Words: non-melting-ýesh peaches; sensory evaluation; principal component analysis
Hochmuth, G., J.K. Brecht, and M. Bassett. 1999. Nitrogen fertilization to maximize carrot yield and quality on a sandy soil. HortScience 34:641-645. 641.pdf Additional Index Words: Daucus carota, plant nutrition, plant tissue analyses, carotene, sugar, nutrient uptake
Silva, F.M., K.V. Chau, J.K. Brecht, and S.A. Sargent. 1999. Modified atmosphere packaging for mixed loads of horticultural commodities exposed to two postharvest temperatures. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 17:1-9. PBT 17, 1-9 1999.pdf Key Words: Mixed loads; Modified atmosphere packaging; Temperature; Controlled atmosphere; Strawberries; Snap beans; Storage; Transport; Retail display; Plastic bags; Tubes; Container
Silva, F.M., K.V. Chau, J.K. Brecht, and S.A. Sargent. 1999. Tubes for modified atmosphere packaging of fresh fruits and vegetables: Effective permeability measurement. Appl. Eng. Agr. 15:313-317. AEA 15, 313-317 1999.pdf Keywords: Modified atmosphere packaging, Tubes, Perforation, Gas permeability, Carbon dioxide, Oxygen.
Brovelli, E.A., J.K. Brecht, W.B. Sherman, and C.A. Sims. 1998. Anatomical and physiological responses of melting- and non-melting-flesh peaches to postharvest chilling. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 123:668-674. 668.pdf Key Words: mealiness, electrical resistance, histology, ethylene, respiration, Prunus persica
Brovelli, E.A., J.K. Brecht, W.B. Sherman, and C.A. Sims. 1998. Potential maturity indices and developmental aspects of melting- and non-melting flesh peach genotypes for the fresh market. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 123:438-444. (also, Corrigenda 123: 1112). 438.pdf Key Words: fruit growth, firmness, color, texture, Prunus persica, ethylene, respiration
Brovelli, E.A., J.K. Brecht, W.B. Sherman, and C.A. Sims. 1998. Quality of fresh market melting-flesh and non-melting-flesh peach genotypes as affected by postharvest chilling. J. Food Sci. 63:730-733. Brovelli JFS 1998 63(4) 730-733.pdf Key Words: chilling injury, peaches, mealiness, aroma volatiles, sensory evaluation
Brovelli, E. A., S. L. Cuppett, R. D. Uhlinger, and J. K. Brecht. 1998. Textural quality of green and white asparagus. J. Food Qual. 22: 497-504. Brovelli JFQ 1998 21(6) 497-504.pdf
Emond, J. P., K. Chau, J. K. Brecht and M. Ngadi. 1998. Mathematical modeling of gas concentration profiles in modified atmosphere bulk packages. Trans. ASAE 41:1075-1082. Trans ASAE 41, 1075-1082 1998.pdf Key Words: Packaging, Modified atmosphere packaging, Gas concentration, Perforation.
Hanif-Khan, S.R., R.C. Bullock, P.J. Stoffella, C.A. Powell, J.K. Brecht, H.J. McAuslane, R.K. Yokomi. 1998. Tomato irregular ripening symptom development and ripening of silverleaf whitefly-infested dwarf cherry tomato. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 123:119-125. 119.pdf Key Words: Lycopersicon esculentum, Bemisia argentifolii, fruit disorder
Nunes, M.C.N., J.K. Brecht, A.M.M.B. Morais, and S.A. Sargent. 1998. Controlling temperature and water loss to maintain ascorbic acid levels in strawberries during postharvest handling. J. Food Sci. 63:1033-1036. JFS 63(6) 1033-1036 1998.pdf Key Words: strawberry, ascorbic acid, vitamin C, temperature, water loss
Oliveira, F.A.R., S.C. Fonseca, J.C. Oliveira, J.K. Brecht, and K.V. Chau. 1998. Development of perforation-mediated modified atmosphere packaging to preserve fresh fruit and vegetable quality after harvest. Food Sci. Technol. Intl. 4:339-352.
Raymond, L., B. Schaffer, J.K. Brecht, and J.H. Crane. 1998. Internal breakdown in mango fruit: Symptomology and histology of jelly seed, soft nose and stem-end cavity. Postharv. Biol. Technol. 13:59-70. PBT 13, 59-70 1998.pdf Key Words: Mango; Internal breakdown; Jelly seed; Soft nose; Stem-end cavity; Histology
Raymond, L., B. Schaffer, J.K. Brecht, and E.A. Hanlon. 1998. Internal breakdown, mineral element concentration, and weight of mango fruit. J. Plant Nutr. 21:871-889.
Chandler, C.K., E.E. Albregts, C.M. Howard, and J.K. Brecht. 1997. 'Sweet Charlie' strawberry. HortScience 32: 1132-1133.
El Assi, N., D.J. Huber and J.K. Brecht. 1997. Irradiation-induced changes in tomato fruit and pericarp firmness, electrolyte efflux, and cell wall enzyme activity as influenced by ripening stage. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 122: 100-106. 100.pdf Key Words: Lycopersicon esculentum, gamma irradiation, polygalacturonase, ß-galactosidase, pectinmethylesterase, softening, ion leakage
Hanif-Khan, S.R., R.C. Bullock, P.J. Stoffella, C.A. Powell, J.K. Brecht, H.J. McAuslane, and R.K. Yokomi. 1997. Possible involvement of altered gibberellins metabolism in the induction of tomato irregular ripening in dwarf cherry tomato. J. Plant Growth Regulat. 16: 245-251. JPGR 16(4) 245–251 1997.pdf Key Words: Cherry tomato, Gibberellic acid, Cycocel, Silverleaf whitefly, Tomato irregular ripening
Weller, A., C.A. Sims, R.F. Matthews, R.P. Bates, and J.K. Brecht. 1997. Browning susceptibility and changes in composition of carambola slices. J. Food Sci. 62: 256-260. JFS 62, 256-260 1997.pdf Key Words: carambola, browning, ascorbic acid, polyphenoloxidase
Selected Nonrefereed Articles
Brecht, J.K., M.A. Ritenour and S.A. Sargent. 2006. A head's up on what's new. Amer. Veg. Grower. 54(8): 12-13.
Brecht, J.K., S.A. Sargent, and M.A. Ritenour. 2006. More than one way to cool a cuke. Amer. Veg. Grower. 54(6): 29.
Ritenour, M.A., J.K. Brecht and S.A. Sargent. 2006. Maintaining flavor quality of fresh vegetables. Amer. Veg. Grower 54(11): 18.
Sargent, S.A., J.K. Brecht, and T. Olczyk. 2006. Handling Florida vegetables series – round and roma tomato types. Publ.VH079, Fla. Coop. Ext. Serv., Inst. Food Agric. Sci., Univ. Florida, Gainesville. (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VH079)
Sargent, S.A., J.K. Brecht, and M.A. Ritenour. 2006. Cooling all vegetables. Amer. Veg. Grower. 54(5): 46.
Sargent, S.A., M.A. Ritenour, and J.K. Brecht. 2004. Handling, cooling and sanitation techniques for maintaining postharvest quality. Publ. HS719/CV115, Fla. Coop. Ext. Serv., Inst. Food Agric. Sci., Univ. Florida, Gainesville. (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/CV/CV11500.pdf)
Simmons, K., M.A. Harrison, W.C. Hurst, J. Harrison, J.K. Brecht, K.R. Schneider, A.H. Simonne, and J. Rushing. 2006. Safety and security - Research looks at security practices of Southeast produce operations. Fresh Cut Magazine. 14(4): 40-45
Simonne, A.H., J.K. Brecht, S.A. Sargent, M.A. Ritenour, and K.R. Schneider, 2006. Stop look listen: Ensure employees are following hygiene measures to protect against food-borne illness. Citrus & Vegetable Magazine. February:12-14.
Brecht, J.K., M.A. Ritenour, and S.A. Sargent. 2005. Advances in fresh produce transportation and logistics. Amer. Veg. Grower. 53(8): 24.
Riad, G.S. and J.K. Brecht. 2005. Simulated long-distance transport of strawberries in a passive modified atmosphere marine container. Proc. Florida State Hort. Soc. 118: 396-399. PFSHS 118 396-399.pdf Additional Index Words: Fragaria × ananassa, postharvest
Ritenour, M.A., J.K. Brecht and S.A. Sargent. 2005. Assuring a secure food supply. Amer. Veg. Grower 53(12):65.
Ritenour, M.A., S.A. Sargent, and J.K. Brecht. 2005. Reducing postharvest losses due to decay. Amer. Veg. Grower 53(2):36-37.
Sargent, S.A., J.K. Brecht and T. Olczyk. 2005. Handling Florida Vegetables Series-Tomato. Publ. VH079, Fla. Coop. Ext. Serv., Inst. Food Agric. Sci., Univ. Florida, Gainesville. (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VH079).
Sargent, S.A., D.J. Cantliffe, M.A. Ritenour, and J.K. Brecht. 2005. Refining and retooling to stay competitive. Amer. Veg. Grower 53(5):30.
Simonne, A.H., J.K. Brecht, S.A. Sargent, M.A. Ritenour and K.R. Schneider. 2005. Worker Health and Hygiene Training Manual for Produce Handlers. Publ. FCS8769/FY743, Fla. Coop. Ext. Serv., Inst. Food Agric. Sci., Univ. Florida, Gainesville. (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY743)
Brecht, J.K., M.A. Ritenour, and S.A. Sargent. 2004. Advances in temperature monitoring management. Amer. Veg. Grower. 52(8):36.
Holmes-Pearce, M., M. Ritenour, A. Simonne, J. Brecht, S. Sargent, and K. Schneider. 2004. Good Worker Health and Hygiene Practices: Evaluation and Importance in GAPs and GMPs. Publ. FCS8766/FY716, Fla. Coop. Ext. Serv., Inst. Food Agric. Sci., Univ. Florida, Gainesville. (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY716)
Nunes, M.C.N., J.P. Emond, and J.K Brecht. 2004. Quality curves for highbush blueberries as a function of the storage temperature, p. 423-438. In: Charles F. Forney and Leonard J. Eaton (eds.). Proc. of the Ninth North Amer. Blueberry Res. and Extension Workers Conf. Food Products Press, An imprint of The Haworth Press. Inc., New York.
Ritenour, M.A., S.A. Sargent, and J.K. Brecht. 2004. Reducing water loss from fresh vegetables. Amer. Veg. Grower 52(2):54.
Sargent, S.A., M.A. Ritenour, and J.K. Brecht. 2004. Handling, cooling and sanitation techniques for maintaining postharvest quality. Publ. HS719/CV115, Fla. Coop. Ext. Serv., Inst. Food Agric. Sci., Univ. Florida, Gainesville. (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CV115)
Sargent, S.A., M.A. Ritenour, and J.K. Brecht. 2004. The use of ethylene gas. Amer. Veg. Grower 52(5):41.
Brecht, J.K., M.A. Ritenour, and S.A. Sargent. 2003. Postharvest food safety GAPs: Fresh produce handling, sanitation, and safety measures . Amer. Veg. Grower. 51(12):50.
Brecht, J.K., M.A. Ritenour, and S.A. Sargent. 2003. Temperature makes a difference. Amer. Veg. Grower. 51(1):40;42.
Brecht, J. K., M.A. Ritenour, and S.A. Sargent. 2003. Temperature differences matter. Amer. Fruit Grower. 123(6):9.
Paranjpe, A.V., D.J. Cantliffe, C.K. Chander, J.K. Brecht, E.J. Brecht, and K.Cordasco. 2003. Trends in fruit yield and quality, susceptibility to powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca macularis) and aphid (Aphis gossypii) infestation for seven strawberry cultivars grown without pesticides in a passively ventilated greenhouse using pinebark as soilless substrate. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 116:63-72. Ashwin FSHS 2003.pdf Additional Index Words: Fragaria × ananassa, Aphidius colemani, Lysiphlebus testaceipes, Neoseiulus californicu s, Aphis gossypii , Tetranichus urticae , protected culture, biological control
Ritenour, M. A., Brecht, J. K., Sargent, S. A. 2003. Pre harvest nutrition impacts postharvest quality. Amer. Veg. Grower. 51(4):38-39.
Ritenour, M. A., Brecht, J. K., Sargent, S. A. 2003. Pre harvest nutrition impacts postharvest quality. Productores de Hortalizas. Nov. p. 60-62.
Sargent, S.A., M.A. Ritenour, and J.K. Brecht. 2003. Packinghouse design for small operations. Amer. Veg. Grower. 51(8):60-61.
Sargent, S.A., M.A. Ritenour, and J.K. Brecht. 2003. Packinghouse design for small operations. Productores de Hortalizas. Nov. p. 16-17.
Brecht, J., M. Ritenour, and S. Sargent. 2002. Avoid chilling injury. Amer. Veg. Grower 50(8):22.
Brecht, J., M. Ritenour, and S. Sargent. 2002. Chlorine use in produce packing lines. Amer. Veg. Grower 50(5):27.
Brecht, J., M. Ritenour, and S. Sargent. 2002. Empleo de cloro libre (Free chlorine use). Productores de Hortalizas. Nov. p. 44-45.
Brecht, J., M. Ritenour, and S. Sargent. 2002. If vegetables could talk, what would they say? Amer. Veg. Grower 50(9):23-24.
Brecht, J., M. Ritenour, and S. Sargent. 2002. The keys to great tasting tomatoes. Amer. Veg. Grower 50(1):41.
Brecht, J., M. Ritenour, and S. Sargent. 2002. Postharvest information online. Amer. Fruit Grower 122(8):44.
Brecht, J., M. Ritenour, and S. Sargent. 2002. Postharvest information on the internet. Amer. Veg. Grower 50(3):30;32.
Brecht, J., M. Ritenour, and S. Sargent. 2002. Putting produce to sleep. Amer. Fruit Grower 122(6):11.
Brecht, J., M. Ritenour, and S. Sargent. 2002. Putting produce to sleep. Amer. Veg. Grower 50(6):21.
Brecht, J., M. Ritenour, and S. Sargent. 2002. Putting produce to sleep. Florida Grower 95(10):20-21.
Brecht, J., M. Ritenour, and S. Sargent. 2002. Poniendo los productos "a dormir" (Putting produce "to sleep"). Productores de Hortalizas. Dec. p. 70-72.
Fonseca, S.C., F.A.R. Oliveira, J.M. Frias, and J.K. Brecht. 2002. Application of mathematical modelling and computer simulation to the design of modified atmosphere packages accounting for product variability, p. 70-84. In: E. Balsa-Canto, J. Mora, J.R. Banga, and E. Onate (eds.). Computational Techniques in Food Engineering. Intl. Ctr. Numerical Meth. Eng. (CIMNE), Barcelona.
Mahovic, M., J. Brecht, S. Sargent, M. Ritenour, K. Schneider, A. Simonne, and J. Bartz. 2002. Fresh produce handling, sanitation, and safety measures: Beans, cucumbers, eggplants, squash, peppers, sweetcorn. FSHN0213/FS094, Fla. Coop. Ext. Serv., Inst. Food Agric. Sci., Univ. Florida, Gainesville. (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FS094)
Mahovic, M., J. Brecht, S. Sargent, M. Ritenour, K. Schneider, A. Simonne, and J. Bartz. 2002. Fresh produce handling, sanitation, and safety measures: Citrus. FSHN0211/FS092, Fla. Coop. Ext. Serv., Inst. Food Agric. Sci., Univ. Florida, Gainesville. (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FS092)
Mahovic, M., J. Brecht, S. Sargent, M. Ritenour, K. Schneider, A. Simonne, and J. Bartz. 2002. Fresh produce handling, sanitation, and safety measures: Strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry. FSHN0212/FS093, Fla. Coop. Ext. Serv., Inst. Food Agric. Sci., Univ. Florida, Gainesville. (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FS093)
Oliveira, F.A.R, J.M. Frias, S.C. Fonseca, and J.K. Brecht. 2002. Application of mathematical modelling and computer simulation to the design of modified atmosphere packages accounting for product variability. Proc. First Intl. Wrkshp. Mathematical Computing Techniques for Agro-Food Technologies 26-27 November , 2001 Barcelona, Spain.
Riad, G.S., J.K. Brecht, and K.V. Chau. 2002. Perforation-mediated modified atmosphere packaging (PM-MAP) of sweetcorn. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 115:71-75. PFSHS 115 71-75.pdf Additional Index Words: modified atmosphere packaging, MAP, decay, respiratory quotient, RQ, sugar, ethanol, acetaldehyde, temperature, Zea mays
Sanders, D.O., M.J. Mahovic, J.K. Brecht, S.A. Sargent, M.A. Ritenour, K. Schneider, A. Simonne, and J.A. Bartz. 2002. Good agricultural practices for the production and handling of tomatoes. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh.
Sargent, S.A., M.A. Ritenour, and J.K. Brecht. 2002. Handling, cooling and sanitation techniques for maintaining postharvest quality. In: D.N. Maynard and S.M. Olson (eds.). Vegetable Production Guide for Florida. SP170. Univ. Fla. Coop. Ext. Serv., Gainesville. (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CV115)
Wagner, A.B., M.J. Mahovic, J.K. Brecht, S.A. Sargent, M.A. Ritenour, K. Schneider, A. Simonne, and J.A. Bartz. 2002. Good agricultural practices for the production and handling of melons. Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Coop. Ext. Serv., North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh.
Brecht, J.K. 2001.Physiological basis of fresh-cut fruit and vegetable differences. Proc. 2nd Intl. Conf. Fresh-cut Produce, Chipping Campden, UK, 13-14 September 2001.
Oliveira, F.A.R., J.M. Frias, S.C. Fonseca, and J.K. Brecht. 2001. Application of mathematical modelling and computer simulation to the design of modified atmosphere packages accounting for product variability. Proc. First Intl. Wrkshp. Mathematical and Computing Techniques for Agro-Food Technologies, 26-27 November 2001, Barcelona, Spain.
Ritenour, M.A., S.A. Sargent, and J.K. Brecht. 2001. Sanitizing water systems. Florida Grower 94(11):22-24.
Sargent, S.A., M.A. Ritenour, and J.K. Brecht. 2001. Handling, cooling and sanitation techniques for maintaining postharvest quality, Ch. 18, p. 91-100. In: D.N. Maynard and S.M. Olson (eds.). Vegetable Production Guide for Florida. SP170. Univ. Fla. Coop. Ext. Serv., Gainesville. (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CV115)
Sargent, S.A., M.A. Ritenour, and J.K. Brecht. 2001. Handling, cooling and sanitation techniques for maintaining postharvest quality. CV115 (factsheet). Univ. Fla. Coop. Ext. Serv., Gainesville. (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CV115)
Bender, R.J., J.K. Brecht, S.A. Sargent, and D.J. Huber. 2000. Low temperature controlled atmosphere storage for tree-ripe mangoes (Mangifera indica L.). Acta Hort. 509:447-458.
Mohammed, M. and J.K. Brecht. 2000. Influence of ethylene treatments on ripening and chilling injury alleviation in mango (cv. Palmer) fruit. Acta Hort. 509:437-446.
Sargent, S.A., M.A. Ritenour, and J.K. Brecht. 2000. Handling, cooling and sanitation techniques for maintaining postharvest quality, p. 81-90. In: D.N. Maynard and S.M. Olson (eds.). Vegetable Production Guide for Florida . SP170. Univ. Fla. Coop. Ext. Serv., Gainesville. (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CV115)
Brecht, J.K. 1999. Fresh-cut sweet corn kernels. Citrus & Vegetable Mag. 64(6): 36-37.
Brecht, J.K., W. Chen, S. A. Sargent, K. Cordasco, and J. A. Bartz. 1999. Exposure of green tomatoes to hot water affects ripening and reduces decay and chilling injury. Proc. Florida State Hort. Soc. 112:138-143.
Hanif-Khan, S., J.K. Brecht , C.A. Powell, and P.J. Stoffella. 1999. Ethylene levels and fruit quality of silverleaf whitefly-infested dwarf cherry tomato. Proc. Florida State Hort. Soc. 112:134-138.
Baldwin, E.A., J.K. Burns, W. Kazokas, and J.K. Brecht. 1998. Effect of coating on mango (Mangifera indica L.) flavor. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 111:247-250.
Silva, F.M., K.V. Chau, and J.K. Brecht. 1998. Combining modified atmosphere packaging with controlled atmosphere for fresh fruits and vegetables exposed to varying postharvest temperatures. In: J.P. Zamorano (ed.). Proc. MADRID98 (COST915) Conf., Physiological and technological aspects of gaseous and thermal treatments of fresh fruits and vegetables. Oct. 15-16, 1998, Madrid, Spain.
White, J.M. and J.K. Brecht. 1998. Sweet corn and carrot sugar and starch content when grown in histosols and entisols. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 111:99-100.
Beaulieu, J.C., F.A.R. Oliveira, T.D. Fernandes, S.C. Fonseca, and J.K. Brecht. 1997. Fresh-cut kale: Quality assessment of Portuguese store-supplied product for development of a MAP system, p. 145-151. In: J.R. Gorny (ed.). Proc. 7th Intl. Controlled Atm. Res. Conf., Vol. 5, July 13-18, 1997, Univ. Calif., Davis.
Bender, R.J., J.K. Brecht, E. Baldwin, and T. Malundo. 1997. Effects of controlled atmosphere storage on aroma volatiles of ‘Tommy Atkins' mangoes, p. 82. In: A.A. Kader (ed.). Proc. 7th Intl. Controlled Atm. Res. Conf., Vol. 3, July 13-18, 1997, Univ. Calif., Davis.
Fonseca, S.C., F.A.R. Oliveira, K.V. Chau, and J.K. Brecht. 1997. Modeling the effects of perforation dimensions and bed porosity on gas exchange in perforation-mediated modified atmosphere packaging, p. 77-82. In: J.R. Gorny (ed.). Proc. 7th Intl. Controlled Atm. Res. Conf., Vol. 5, July 13-18, 1997, Univ. Calif., Davis.
Reviews
Brecht, J.K. 2002. Fruit Quality and its Biological Basis, edited by Michael Knee (book review), The Quarterly Review of Biology 77:460.
Brecht, J.K. 2001. Peppers: Vegetable and spice capsicums, by P.W. Bosland and E.J. Votava. (book review), Postharv. Biol. Technol. 21:249-250.