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  1. Upcycling Almond ( Prunus amygdalus ) Oil Industry Byproduct into Multifunctional Peptides by Individual, Simultaneous, and Sequential Applications of Alcalase and Flavourzyme

    Article • ACS Food Science & Technology, July 2026, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  2. Mechanistic and applied insights into antifungal action of essential oils and phytochemical extracts against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides in mangoes: ultrastructural and GC-MS evidence

    Article • Frontiers in Microbiology, June 2026, Frontiers

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  3. Microgreens as a sustainable plant-based functional food to improve nutritional quality and bioactive potential of legumes

    Article • Discover Food, May 2026, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  4. Melatonin–nitric oxide crosstalk enhances postharvest chilling tolerance in mango: Physiological, biochemical, and transcriptional evidence for activation of antioxidant defense and cold-responsive genes

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, May 2026, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  5. Integrated melatonin, calcium, and nitric oxide treatment strengthens mango chilling tolerance through enhanced stress responses and upregulation of key protective genes

    Article • Applied Food Research, April 2026, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  6. Beyond neurotransmission: dopamine as an emerging biotic and abiotic stress regulator in plants

    Article • Stress Biology, March 2026, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  7. Impact of cellulose nanocrystals and coleus aromaticus essential oil on the permeability of polylactic acid/chitosan films for fruit packaging application

    Article • Journal of Food Science and Technology, December 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  8. Molecular Biochemistry and Physiology of Postharvest Chilling Injury in Fruits: Mechanisms and Mitigation

    Article • Agronomy, December 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  9. Synergistic effects of melatonin and calcium in reducing postharvest chilling injury, maintaining quality and regulating gene expression in mangoes

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, December 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  10. Exogenous melatonin preserves mango fruit quality and reduces anthracnose disease progression by enhancing antioxidative defense mechanisms

    Article • Plant Stress, November 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  11. Modification of physico-chemical, structural and functional properties of hemp seed meal proteins by high-pressure microfluidisation

    Article • Food Structure, October 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  12. Microfluidization based nano/sub-micron curcumin formulations for food and nutraceuticals: Physico-functional characteristics and safety aspects

    Article • Food Chemistry, September 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  13. Postharvest anthracnose disease in mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruit: Sustainable alternatives for the control

    Article • Crop Science, April 2025, Wiley

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  14. Mechanisms of Chilling Injury and Technologies to Mitigate It in Mango Fruit: A Review

    Article • Food Reviews International, April 2025, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  15. Extraction and functional properties modification of guar protein isolates by ultrasound: A promising alternative protein

    Article • Food Structure, April 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  16. Structural and Functional Enhancement of Guar Meal Protein Concentrate Using High-Pressure Microfluidization

    Article • ACS Food Science & Technology, March 2025, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  17. Opuntia ficus-indica mucilage coating prolongs the shelf life of bananas (Musa spp.) by enhancing antioxidant activity and modulating antioxidant enzyme systems

    Article • Food Bioscience, March 2025, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  18. Aloe vera Gel Coating Maintains Quality and Safety and Extends Shelf Life of Brassica juncea L. and Lactuca sativa L. Microgreens

    Article • Journal of Food Quality, January 2025, Wiley

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  19. Exposure to airborne pollutants in urban and rural areas: levels of metals and microorganisms in PM10 and gaseous pollutants in ambient air

    Article • Air Quality Atmosphere & Health, September 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  20. Investigating the Impact of Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Oil-in-Water Nanoemulsion on Cell Membrane Degradation and Inhibition of C. gloeosporioides in Postharvest Technology

    Article • Food and Bioprocess Technology, September 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  21. High-pressure microfluidisation positively impacts structural properties and improves functional characteristics of almond proteins obtained from almond meal

    Article • Food Chemistry, August 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  22. Is ATP a signaling regulator for postharvest chilling tolerance in fruits?

    Article • Horticulture Research, July 2024, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  23. The role of phytomelatonin in plant homeostasis, signaling, and crosstalk in abiotic stress mitigation

    Article • Physiologia Plantarum, May 2024, Wiley

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  24. Unveiling the Mechanisms of Action: Investigating the Impact of Deep Eutectic Oil-in Water Nanoemulsion on Cell Membrane Integrity and Morphology of C. gloeosporioides in Fruit Postharvest

    Article • April 2024, Research Square

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  25. The mechanisms of melatonin in low‐temperature stress tolerance in postharvest fruits and vegetables

    Article • Future Postharvest and Food, March 2024, Wiley

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  26. Protein hydrolysates prepared by Alcalase using ultrasound and microwave pretreated almond meal and their characterization

    Article • Journal of Food Science and Technology, March 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  27. Advances in pretreatment methods for the upcycling of food waste: A sustainable approach

    Article • Trends in Food Science & Technology, March 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  28. Optimization of ultrasonic-assisted solvent extraction process for sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoids L.) oil using response surface methodology

    Article • Journal of Food Measurement & Characterization, February 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  29. Novel Energy-Saving Strategies in Apple Storage: A Review

    Article • Sustainability, January 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  30. Melatonin: A potential abiotic stress regulator

    Article • Plant Stress, December 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  31. Melatonin: A biomolecule for mitigating postharvest chilling injury in fruit and vegetables

    Article • Crop Science, October 2023, Wiley

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  32. Postharvest Melatonin Application Preserves Quality and Imparts Chilling Tolerance in Peaches

    Article • Journal of Food Biochemistry, October 2023, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  33. Optimization of experimental conditions for bioactive compounds recovery from raspberry fruits (Rubus idaeus L.) by using combinations of ultrasound-assisted extraction and deep eutectic solvents

    Article • Applied Food Research, October 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  34. Fabrication of active food packaging based on PLA/Chitosan/CNC-containing Coleus aromaticus essential oil: application to Harumanis mango

    Article • Journal of Food Measurement & Characterization, September 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  35. Physical, nutritional, functional, and thermal properties of muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) and watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.) seeds and flours

    Article • Journal of Applied Horticulture, August 2023, Society for the Advancement of Horticulture

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  36. Isolation, Identification, and Polymerase Chain Reaction Analysis of Pathogenic Fungi in Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis L.) Fruits during Storage

    Article • ACS Agricultural Science & Technology, August 2023, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  37. Utilization of Jamun Fruit (Syzygium cumini L.) for Value Added Food Products

    Article • Journal of Food Quality, July 2023, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  38. Valorization of tropical fruit peel powders: Physicochemical composition, techno-functional properties, and in vitro antioxidant and antidiabetic activities

    Article • Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture, May 2023, Pensoft Publishers

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  39. Production of functional spent hen protein hydrolysate powder and its fortification in food supplements: A waste to health strategy

    Article • Food Bioscience, December 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  40. Prospecting the role of nanotechnology in extending the shelf-life of fresh produce and in developing advanced packaging

    Article • Food Packaging and Shelf Life, December 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  41. Optimization of Convective Tray-Drying Process Parameters for Green Banana Slices Using Response Surface Methodology and Its Characterization

    Article • Journal of Food Quality, November 2022, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  42. Effect of exogenous melatonin in fruit postharvest, crosstalk with hormones, and defense mechanism for oxidative stress management

    Article • Food Frontiers, October 2022, Wiley

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  43. Optimization of Ultrasound Treatment of Beverage from Mango and Carrot with Added Turmeric Using Response Surface Methodology

    Article • Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, September 2022, Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  44. Optimization of Ultrasonic-Assisted Enzymatic Extraction of Freeze-Dried Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) Berry Oil Using Response Surface Methodology

    Article • Sustainability, August 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  45. The Addition of Mango and Papaya Peels to Corn Extrudates Enriches Their Phenolic Compound Profile and Maintains Their Sensory Characteristics

    Article • Waste and Biomass Valorization, August 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  46. Application of Aloe vera Gel Coating Enriched with Cinnamon and Rosehip Oils to Maintain Quality and Extend Shelf Life of Pomegranate Arils

    Article • Foods, August 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  47. Chitosan-Cinnamon Oil Coating Maintains Quality and Extends Shelf Life of Ready-to-Use Pomegranate Arils under Low-Temperature Storage

    Article • Journal of Food Quality, July 2022, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  48. Melatonin Alleviates Chilling Injury Symptom Development in Mango Fruit by Maintaining Intracellular Energy and Cell Wall and Membrane Stability

    Article • Frontiers in Nutrition, June 2022, Frontiers

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  49. Polyphenols of Edible Macroalgae: Estimation of In Vitro Bio-Accessibility and Cytotoxicity, Quantification by LC-MS/MS and Potential Utilization as an Antimicrobial and Functional Food Ingredient

    Article • Antioxidants, May 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  50. Antioxidant potential and amino acid profile of ultrafiltration derived peptide fractions of spent hen meat protein hydrolysate

    Article • Journal of Food Science and Technology, April 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  51. An Exogenous Pre-Storage Melatonin Alleviates Chilling Injury in Some Mango Fruit Cultivars, by Acting on the Enzymatic and Non-Enzymatic Antioxidant System

    Article • Antioxidants, February 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Sunil Pareek, Professor María Serrano

  52. Contribution of pre-storage melatonin application to chilling tolerance of some mango fruit cultivars and relationship with polyamines metabolism and γ-aminobutyric acid shunt pathway

    Article • Environmental and Experimental Botany, February 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  53. Advances in bioconversion of spent tea leaves to value-added products

    Article • Bioresource Technology, February 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  54. A Melatonin Treatment Delays Postharvest Senescence, Maintains Quality, Reduces Chilling Injury, and Regulates Antioxidant Metabolism in Mango Fruit

    Article • Journal of Food Quality, January 2022, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  55. Onion ( Allium cepa L.) bioactives: Chemistry, pharmacotherapeutic functions, and industrial applications

    Article • Food Frontiers, January 2022, Wiley

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  56. Changes in the activity of proline-metabolising enzymes is associated with increased cultivar-dependent chilling tolerance in mangos, in response to pre-storage melatonin application

    Article • Postharvest Biology and Technology, December 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  57. Physicochemical and Thermal Characteristics of Onion Skin from Fifteen Indian Cultivars for Possible Food Applications

    Article • Journal of Food Quality, August 2021, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Sunil Pareek, Dr ANIL KHAR

  58. Fortification of multigrain flour with onion skin powder as a natural preservative: Effect on quality and shelf life of the bread

    Article • Food Bioscience, June 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  59. Effect of Microfluidization on Deteriorative Enzymes, Sugars, Chlorophyll, and Color of Sugarcane Juice

    Article • Food and Bioprocess Technology, April 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  60. Fate of β-Carotene within Loaded Delivery Systems in Food: State of Knowledge

    Article • Antioxidants, March 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  61. Fate of β-Carotene within Loaded Delivery Systems in Food: State of Knowledge

    Article • February 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  62. Bioactive Compounds of Moringa (Moringa Species)

    Article • January 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  63. Antimicrobial assessment of polyphenolic extracts from onion (Allium cepa L.) skin of fifteen cultivars by sonication-assisted extraction method

    Article • Heliyon, November 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  64. Dough rheology, antioxidants, textural, physicochemical characteristics, and sensory quality of pizza base enriched with onion (Allium cepa L.) skin powder

    Article • Scientific Reports, October 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  65. Factors affecting the fate of β-carotene in the human gastrointestinal tract: A narrative review

    Article • International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research, August 2020, Hogrefe Publishing Group

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  66. Quantification of flavonoids, total phenols and antioxidant properties of onion skin: a comparative study of fifteen Indian cultivars

    Article • Journal of Food Science and Technology, February 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  67. Safe Storage and Preservation Techniques in Commercialized Agriculture

    Article • January 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  68. Bioactive Compounds of Annona

    Article • January 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  69. Bioactive Compounds of Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) L.)

    Article • January 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  70. Exogenous gibberellic acid treatment extends green chili shelf life and maintain quality under modified atmosphere packaging

    Article • Scientia Horticulturae, November 2019, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  71. Evaluation of a Crop Growth Model for Sweet Potato Over a Set of Agro-Climatic Conditions in India

    Article • Current Science, July 2019, Current Science Association

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  72. Bioactive Compounds of Annona

    Article • January 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  73. Fruit and Vegetable Waste: Bioactive Compounds, Their Extraction, and Possible Utilization

    Article • Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, March 2018, Wiley

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  74. Effect of drying methods (microwave-vacuum, freeze, hot air and sun drying) on physical, chemical and nutritional attributes of five pepper (Capsicum annuum var. annuum ) cultivars

    Article • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, January 2018, Wiley

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  75. Tropical and Subtropical Fruits: Postharvest Biology and Storage

    Article • Journal of Food Quality, January 2018, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  76. Novel Postharvest Treatments of Fresh Produce

    Article • November 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  77. Chlorophylls: Chemistry and Biological Functions

    Article • October 2017, Wiley

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  78. Modulatory Effects of Exogenously Applied Polyamines on Postharvest Physiology, Antioxidant System and Shelf Life of Fruits: A Review

    Article • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2017, MDPI AG

    Dr Sunil Pareek, Professor María Serrano

  79. Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables

    Article • August 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  80. Current Status of Bacillus thuringiensis: Insecticidal Crystal Proteins and Transgenic Crops

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek, Dr. Devendra Jain

  81. Viral, Fungal and Bacterial Disease Resistance in Transgenic Plants

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek, Dr. Devendra Jain

  82. Nutritional and Biochemical Composition of Banana ( Musa spp.) Cultivars

    Article • January 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  83. Nutritional and Biochemical Composition of Lychee ( Litchi chinensis Sonn.) Cultivars

    Article • January 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  84. Postharvest biology and technology of pomegranate

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

    Dr Sunil Pareek, Professor María Serrano

  85. Date Palm Status and Perspective in India

    Article • January 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  86. Postharvest Biology and Technology of Ber Fruit

    Article • May 2014, Wiley

    Professor Elhadi M Yahia, Dr Sunil Pareek

  87. Postharvest physiology and technology of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) fruit

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

    Professor Noureddine Benkeblia, Professor Elhadi M Yahia, Dr Sunil Pareek

  88. Effect of Drip Fertigation Scheduling on Fertilizer Use Efficiency, Leaf Nutrient Status, Yield and Quality of ‘Shweta’ Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Under Meadow Orcharding

    Article • National Academy Science Letters, October 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  89. English

    Article • African Journal of Agricultural Research, December 2012, Academic Journals

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  90. Physiological responses of Indian jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk.) fruit to storage temperature under modified atmosphere packaging

    Article • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, December 2012, Wiley

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  91. Nutritional composition of jujube fruit

    Article • Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture, December 2012, Faculty of Food and Agriculture, United Arab Emirates University

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  92. Phytochemistry, health effects and drying of Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) fruit

    Article • Stewart Postharvest Review, June 2012, Stewart Postharvest Solutions

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  93. Postharvest physiology and technology of Annona fruits

    Article • Food Research International, August 2011, Elsevier

    Professor Elhadi M Yahia, Dr Sunil Pareek

  94. EVALUATION OF POMEGRANATE (PUNICA GRANATUM L.) GENOTYPES FOR MORPHOLOGICAL AND FLOWERING CHARACTERISTICS UNDER SEMI-ARID CLIMATE

    Article • Acta Horticulturae, March 2011, International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  95. Effect of juice extraction methods and processing temperature-time on juice quality of Nagpur mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) during storage

    Article • Journal of Food Science and Technology, November 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  96. Postharvest physiology and storage of ber

    Article • Stewart Postharvest Review, October 2009, Stewart Postharvest Solutions

    Dr Sunil Pareek

  97. Effect of water regime, mulch and kaolin on growth and yield of ber (Ziziphus mauritianaLamk)

    Article • The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, January 2004, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Sunil Pareek