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  1. Can household storage conditions reduce food waste and environmental impact? A broccoli case study

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, September 2023, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  2. Environmental and economic sustainability of fresh-cut and pre-cooked vegetables

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, May 2023, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  3. Optimizing the environmental sustainability of alternative post-harvest scenarios for fresh vegetables: A case study in Spain

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, February 2023, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  4. Revalorization of Melon By-Product to Obtain a Novel Sparkling Fruity-Based Wine

    Article • Foods, January 2023, MDPI AG

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  5. Environmental and Qualitative Monitoring of a Transoceanic Intermodal Transport of Melons

    Article • Agronomy, December 2022, MDPI AG

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  6. Fruit Wine Obtained from Melon by-Products: Physico-Chemical and Sensory Analysis, and Characterization of Key Aromas by GC-MS

    Article • Foods, November 2022, MDPI AG

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  7. Functional food obtained from fermentation of broccoli by-products (stalk): Metagenomics profile and glucosinolate and phenolic compounds characterization by LC-ESI-QqQ-MS/MS

    Article • LWT, November 2022, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  8. Short vs. Long-Distance Avocado Supply Chains: Life Cycle Assessment Impact Associated to Transport and Effect of Fruit Origin and Supply Conditions Chain on Primary and Secondary Metabolites

    Article • Foods, June 2022, MDPI AG

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  9. Interactions between Microbial Food Safety and Environmental Sustainability in the Fresh Produce Supply Chain

    Article • Foods, July 2021, MDPI AG

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  10. Reusable Plastic Crates (RPCs) for Fresh Produce (Case Study on Cauliflowers): Sustainable Packaging but Potential Salmonella Survival and Risk of Cross-Contamination

    Article • Foods, June 2021, MDPI AG

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  11. L-Citrulline: A Non-Essential Amino Acid with Important Roles in Human Health

    Article • Applied Sciences, April 2021, MDPI AG

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  12. Aloe vera Flowers, a Byproduct with Great Potential and Wide Application, Depending on Maturity Stage

    Article • Foods, October 2020, MDPI AG

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  13. Calcium ascorbate treatments to control the fresh-cut apple quality reduction when stored at high temperature

    Article • Acta Horticulturae, October 2020, International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  14. Viability of sous vide, microwave and high pressure processing techniques on quality changes during shelf life of fresh cowpea puree

    Article • Food Science and Technology International, May 2020, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  15. Effects of ozonated water irrigation on the quality of grafted watermelon seedlings

    Article • Scientia Horticulturae, February 2020, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  16. Quick and Cost-Effective Estimation of Vitamin C in Multifruit Juices Using Voltammetric Methods

    Article • Sensors, January 2020, MDPI AG

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  17. Inducing fungal resistance of spinach treated with preharvest hormetic doses of UV-C

    Article • LWT, October 2019, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  18. UV-C pretreatment of fresh-cut faba beans (Vicia faba) for shelf life extension: Effects of domestic microwaving for consumption

    Article • Food Science and Technology International, September 2019, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  19. Preharvest UV-C treatment improves the quality of spinach primary production and postharvest storage

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, September 2019, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  20. Effect of irrigation with ozonated water on the quality of capsicum seedlings grown in the nursery

    Article • Agricultural Water Management, July 2019, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  21. Freezing Treatments for Ectomyelois ceratoniae Mortality and Maintenance of Deglet Noor Palm Date Quality

    Article • Journal of Food Quality, May 2019, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  22. Nutritional and quality changes of minimally processed faba (Vicia faba L.) beans during storage: Effects of domestic microwaving

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, May 2019, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  23. Quality Changes in Nutritional Traits of Fresh-Cut and Then Microwaved Cowpea Seeds and Pods

    Article • Food and Bioprocess Technology, November 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  24. Enhancement of the antioxidant capacity and reduction of chilling injury in ‘Douradão’ peaches refrigerated under pre-storage and modified atmosphere

    Article • Acta Scientiarum Agronomy, November 2018, Universidade Estadual de Maringa

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  25. Effect of controlled atmosphere and temperature on the quality maintenance of minimally processed ‘Galia’ melon

    Article • Acta Horticulturae, August 2018, International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  26. Postharvest quality of whole and fresh-cut pomegranates cultivated under deficit irrigation

    Article • Acta Horticulturae, August 2018, International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  27. Effect of microwave treatments on the quality of a smoothie

    Article • Acta Horticulturae, April 2018, International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  28. Antimicrobial properties of edible coatings enriched with natural additives on fresh-cut peaches

    Article • Acta Horticulturae, March 2018, International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  29. Bioactive compounds changes of a green vegetable smoothie after thermal treatments and during shelf life

    Article • Acta Horticulturae, March 2018, International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  30. Overall quality of minimally processed faba bean seeds stored in MAP

    Article • Acta Horticulturae, March 2018, International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  31. Physical treatment to preserve the bioactive compounds on ‘Deglet Noor’ palm

    Article • Acta Horticulturae, March 2018, International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  32. Postharvest and functional behavior of some feijoa genetic materials

    Article • Acta Horticulturae, March 2018, International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  33. Innovative Quality Improvement by Continuous Microwave Processing of a Faba Beans Pesto Sauce

    Article • Food and Bioprocess Technology, November 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  34. Microwave heating modelling of a green smoothie: Effects on glucoraphanin, sulforaphane and S -methyl cysteine sulfoxide changes during storage

    Article • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, November 2017, Wiley

    Professor Francisco Artes, Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  35. Natural vitamin B12 and fucose supplementation of green smoothies with edible algae and related quality changes during their shelf life

    Article • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, November 2017, Wiley

    Professor Francisco Artes, Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  36. Heat treatment as postharvest tool for improving quality in extra-early nectarines

    Article • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, September 2017, Wiley

    Professor Francisco Artes, Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  37. Immature pea seeds: effect of storage under modified atmosphere packaging and sanitation with acidified sodium chlorite

    Article • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, August 2017, Wiley

    Professor Francisco Artes, Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  38. Improving quality of an innovative pea puree by high hydrostatic pressure

    Article • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, July 2017, Wiley

    Professor Francisco Artes, Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  39. Quality changes of fresh and then microwaved minimally processed faba seeds

    Article • July 2017, Faculty of Law, University of Maribor

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  40. Consumption of Watermelon Juice Enriched inl-Citrulline and Pomegranate Ellagitannins Enhanced Metabolism during Physical Exercise

    Article • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, May 2017, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  41. Effects of pasteurization and storage time on watermelon juice quality enriched with L-citrulline

    Article • Acta Horticulturae, March 2017, International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  42. Pleiotropic effects of CmACS7 on fruit growth and quality parameters in melon (Cucumis melo)

    Article • Acta Horticulturae, March 2017, International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  43. Impact of processing conditions on the phytoprostanes profile of three types of nut kernels

    Article • Free Radical Research, February 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Angel Gil-Izquierdo, Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  44. Biochemical, physiological, and performance response of a functional watermelon juice enriched in L-citrulline during a half-marathon race

    Article • Food & Nutrition Research, January 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  45. Preservation of Bioactive Compounds and Quality Parameters of Watermelon Juice Enriched with L-Citrulline through Short Thermal Treatment

    Article • Journal of Food Quality, January 2017, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo, Ph.D Martha Patricia Tarazona Díaz

  46. Influence of Moderate High-Pressure Homogenization on Quality of Bioactive Compounds of Functional Food Supplements

    Article • Journal of Food Quality, January 2017, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo, Ph.D Martha Patricia Tarazona Díaz

  47. Compositional changes on colored and light-yellow-fleshed potatoes subjected to two cooking processes

    Article • CyTA - Journal of Food, December 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Ana Cecilia A.C Silveira, Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  48. A Functional Smoothie from Carrots with Induced Enhanced Phenolic Content

    Article • Food and Bioprocess Technology, November 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  49. Impact of packaging atmosphere, storage and processing conditions on the generation of phytoprostanes as quality processing compounds in almond kernels

    Article • Food Chemistry, November 2016, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  50. Quality changes of green vegetable smoothies during shelf-life

    Article • Acta Horticulturae, October 2016, International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  51. Overall quality of minimally processed pea seeds stored in modified atmosphere packaging

    Article • Acta Horticulturae, October 2016, International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  52. Quality changes of pomegranate arils throughout shelf life affected by deficit irrigation and pre-processing storage

    Article • Food Chemistry, October 2016, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  53. Semi-industrial microwave treatments positively affect the quality of orange-colored smoothies

    Article • Journal of Food Science and Technology, October 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  54. UV-C and hyperoxia abiotic stresses to improve healthiness of carrots: study of combined effects

    Article • Journal of Food Science and Technology, September 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  55. Microwave flow and conventional heating effects on the physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds and enzymatic activity of tomato puree

    Article • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, July 2016, Wiley

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  56. Effect of hot air on Deglet Noor palm quality parameters and on Ectomyelois ceratoniae

    Article • Journal of Stored Products Research, July 2016, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  57. Preservation of bioactive compounds of a green vegetable smoothie using short time-high temperature mild thermal treatment

    Article • Food Science and Technology International, June 2016, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  58. Continuous microwave pasteurization of a vegetable smoothie improves its physical quality and hinders detrimental enzyme activity

    Article • Food Science and Technology International, June 2016, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  59. Combined effects of deficit irrigation and fresh-cut processing on quality and bioactive compounds of nectarines

    Article • Horticultural Science, June 2016, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  60. Combined effects of deficit irrigation and crop level on early nectarine trees

    Article • Agricultural Water Management, May 2016, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  61. Effect of high-pressure homogenization on different matrices of food supplements

    Article • Food Science and Technology International, April 2016, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo, Ph.D Martha Patricia Tarazona Díaz

  62. Changes in bioactive compounds and oxidative enzymes of fresh-cut pomegranate arils during storage as affected by deficit irrigation and postharvest vapor heat treatments

    Article • Food Science and Technology International, March 2016, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  63. Hot water treatments combined with cold storage as a tool for Ectomyelois ceratoniae mortality and maintenance of Deglet Noor palm date quality

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, February 2016, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  64. Correction: Phytoprostanes in almonds: identification, quantification, and impact of cultivar and type of cultivation

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2016, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  65. Post-veraison deficit irrigation regimes enhance berry coloration and health-promoting bioactive compounds in ‘Crimson Seedless’ table grapes

    Article • Agricultural Water Management, January 2016, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  66. Natural additives to preserve quality and improve nutritional value of fresh-cut nectarine

    Article • Food Science and Technology International, December 2015, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  67. Comparative study on postharvest performance of nectarines grown under regulated deficit irrigation

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, December 2015, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  68. Hot water treatment in combination with calcium ascorbate dips increases bioactive compounds and helps to maintain fresh-cut apple quality

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, December 2015, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  69. Vanillin and cinnamic acid in aqueous solutions or in active modified packaging preserve the quality of fresh-cut Cantaloupe melon

    Article • Scientia Horticulturae, August 2015, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  70. Deficit irrigation strategies enhance health-promoting compounds through the intensification of specific enzymes in early peaches

    Article • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, July 2015, Wiley

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  71. The competitive advantage of the Tunisian palm date sector in the Mediterranean region

    Article • Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research, May 2015, Instituto Nacional de Investigacion y Tecnologia Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA)

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  72. Phytoprostanes in almonds: identification, quantification, and impact of cultivar and type of cultivation

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2015, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr Angel Gil-Izquierdo, Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  73. Quality changes of fresh-cut pomegranate arils during shelf life as affected by deficit irrigation and postharvest vapour treatments

    Article • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, November 2014, Wiley

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  74. Deficit irrigation strategies combined with controlled atmosphere preserve quality in early peaches

    Article • Food Science and Technology International, October 2014, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  75. Effect of storage time and temperature on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of commercial apricot jam

    Article • Food Chemistry, February 2014, Elsevier

    Ph.D Martha Patricia Tarazona Díaz, Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  76. Effect of sustained deficit irrigation on physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds and postharvest life of pomegranate fruit (cv. ‘Mollar de Elche’)

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, December 2013, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  77. Correction to Watermelon Juice: Potential Functional Drink for Sore Muscle Relief in Athletes

    Article • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, November 2013, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  78. Influence of acidification, pasteurization, centrifugation and storage time and temperature on watermelon juice quality

    Article • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, August 2013, Wiley

    Ph.D Martha Patricia Tarazona Díaz, Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  79. The suitability of three Galia melon cultivars and different types of cuts for the fresh-cut industry

    Article • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, August 2013, Wiley

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  80. Watermelon Juice: Potential Functional Drink for Sore Muscle Relief in Athletes

    Article • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, July 2013, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  81. Quality of tomato slices disinfected with ozonated water

    Article • Food Science and Technology International, June 2013, SAGE Publications

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  82. Assessment of by-products from fresh-cut products for reuse as bioactive compounds

    Article • Food Science and Technology International, June 2013, SAGE Publications

    Ph.D Martha Patricia Tarazona Díaz, Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  83. Shelf-life and quality attributes in fresh-cut Galia melon combined with fruit juices

    Article • LWT, January 2013, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  84. Modified Atmosphere Packaging

    Article • November 2012, Wiley

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  85. Calcium salts and heat treatment for quality retention of fresh-cut ‘Galia’ melon

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, October 2011, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  86. Hot water treatment and peracetic acid to maintain fresh-cut Galia melon quality

    Article • Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, October 2011, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  87. Bioactive compounds from flesh and by-product of fresh-cut watermelon cultivars

    Article • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, March 2011, Wiley

    Ph.D Martha Patricia Tarazona Díaz, Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  88. Effects of calcium ascorbate treatments and storage atmosphere on antioxidant activity and quality of fresh-cut apple slices

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, July 2010, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  89. Emerging sanitizers and Clean Room packaging for improving the microbial quality of fresh-cut ‘Galia’ melon

    Article • Food Control, June 2010, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  90. UV-C doses to reduce pathogen and spoilage bacterial growth in vitro and in baby spinach

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, June 2010, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  91. Sustainable sanitation techniques for keeping quality and safety of fresh-cut plant commodities

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, March 2009, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  92. Alternative Sanitizers to Chlorine for Use on Fresh-Cut “Galia” (Cucumis melovar.catalupensis) Melon

    Article • Journal of Food Science, November 2008, Wiley

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  93. Effect of hot water treatment and various calcium salts on quality of fresh-cut ‘Amarillo’ melon

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, March 2008, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  94. Extending the Shelf Life of Kohlrabi Stems by Modified Atmosphere Packaging

    Article • Journal of Food Science, June 2007, Wiley

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  95. Quality Changes of Fresh-Cut Kohlrabi Sticks under Modified Atmosphere Packaging

    Article • Journal of Food Science, June 2007, Wiley

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  96. Modified atmosphere packaging improved quality of kohlrabi stems

    Article • LWT, April 2007, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  97. Enriched ozone atmosphere enhances bioactive phenolics in seedless table grapes after prolonged shelf life

    Article • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, January 2007, Wiley

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  98. Quality changes of intact and sliced fennel stored under different atmospheres

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, September 2006, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  99. Metabolic activity and quality changes of whole and fresh-cut kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea L. gongylodes group) stored under controlled atmospheres

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, August 2006, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  100. Combined effects of 1-methylcyclopropene, calcium chloride dip, and/or atmospheric modification on quality changes in fresh-cut strawberries

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, June 2006, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  101. Quality Changes and Nutrient Retention in Fresh-Cut versus Whole Fruits during Storage

    Article • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2006, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  102. Effect of cyclic exposure to ozone gas on physicochemical, sensorial and microbial quality of whole and sliced tomatoes

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, February 2006, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  103. Quality of fresh-cut tomato as affected by type of cut, packaging, temperature and storage time

    Article • European Food Research and Technology, August 2004, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  104. Microbial and sensory quality of commercial fresh processed red lettuce throughout the production chain and shelf life

    Article • International Journal of Food Microbiology, March 2004, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  105. Modified atmosphere packaging inhibits browning in fennel

    Article • LWT, February 2004, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo

  106. Alternative atmosphere treatments for keeping quality of ‘Autumn seedless’ table grapes during long-term cold storage

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, January 2004, Elsevier

    Prof. Dr. Encarna Aguayo