Evaluation the efficacy of Satureja sahendica nanoemulsion on maintaining the qualitative and phytochemical properties of raspberry fruit (Rubus ulmifolius subsp. Sanctus) during the post-harvest stage

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Ph.D. Student, Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.

2 Associate professor, Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.

3 Associate professor, Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

4 Associate professor, Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran.

10.30466/rip.2022.54016.1218

Abstract

Due to the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables, maintaining and extending the shelf life of these products is of great importance and is directly related to their marketability. Therefore, to increase market profitability, it is necessary to preserve the quality of products. Furthermore, the use of chemical toxins poses risks to human health and can lead to fungicide resistance in microorganisms. For this reason, the demand for natural preservatives is currently increasing. In the present study, the efficacy of a nanoemulsion formulation of Satureja sahendica essential oil in extending the shelf life of raspberries while preserving their nutritional value was investigated. For this purpose, different concentrations of essential oil nanoemulsion (0 (control), 100, 200, and 300 µL/L) were prepared. The fruits were immersed in the solutions for 5 minutes and subsequently stored in a refrigerator at 4 ± 1 °C with 90-95% relative humidity for 9 days. Qualitative and phytochemical parameters were measured on the third, sixth, and ninth days of storage. The results of analysis of variance revealed statistically significant differences between treated and control fruits for most parameters. Factor analysis confirmed that two components, PC1 (51%) and PC2 (18.3%), accounted for the largest share in the classification of treatments. Overall, the results of this study indicate that nanoemulsion of S. sahendica essential oil, as a natural compound compatible with the environment and human health, can help extend shelf life and reduce waste while maintaining the quality of the harvested product.

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Research in Pomology
Volume 8, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
August 2023
Pages 139-152

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