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Effect of Magnetic Field and UV-C Radiation on Postharvest Fruit Properties

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  • Maciej Gąstoł

    (Department of Horticulture, Agricultural University in Kraków, Al. Mickiewicza 21, 31-120 Kraków, Poland)

  • Urszula Błaszczyk

    (Department of Fermentation Technology and Microbiology, Agricultural University in Kraków, Al. Mickiewicza 21, 31-120 Kraków, Poland)

Abstract

This review focuses on the recent information on the effect of different types of magnetic fields (MFs) and ultraviolet radiation (UV-C) on the processes that may finally affect fruit quality and its storage potential. Firstly, the biological effect of MFs on every plant’s growth and development level is described. The magnetic field interacts with a plant’s metabolism and changes the permeability of membranes affecting cells’ homeostasis. It also could affect early seedling development, stimulating enzyme activity and protein synthesis, and later on nutrient and water uptake of adult plants. In some cases, it makes plants more resilient, increasing their tolerance to environmental stresses. Also, MF treatment could lower the disease index of plants, thus improving the internal and external fruit quality indices. The second part of this review focuses on interesting perspectives of using UV-C radiation to reduce postharvest fruit diseases, but also to delay fruit ripening and senescence. The application of UV-C light to combat postharvest infections is associated with two mechanisms of action, such as direct elimination of microorganisms located on the fruit surface and indirect triggering of the plant’s defense reaction. Moreover, the use of hormetic doses of UV-C can additionally increase the nutritional properties of fresh fruit, lead to the accumulation of desired phytochemicals such as polyphenols, for example, to increase anthocyanin or resveratrol content, or elevate antioxidant activity.

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  • Maciej Gąstoł & Urszula Błaszczyk, 2024. "Effect of Magnetic Field and UV-C Radiation on Postharvest Fruit Properties," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 14(7), pages 1-25, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:14:y:2024:i:7:p:1167-:d:1436835
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