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Improving the safety and security of fruits and vegetables during COVID-19 pandemic with postharvest handling.
Kahramanoglu, Ibrahim; Rengasamy, Kannan R R; Usanmaz, Serhat; Alas, Turgut; Helvaci, Murat; Okatan, Volkan; Askin, Mehmet A; Wan, Chunpeng.
  • Kahramanoglu I; Department of Horticulture, European University of Lefke, Gemikonagi, Northern Cyprus, Turkey.
  • Rengasamy KRR; Green Biotechnologies Research Centre of Excellence, University of Limpopo, Mankweng, South Africa.
  • Usanmaz S; Department of Horticulture, European University of Lefke, Gemikonagi, Northern Cyprus, Turkey.
  • Alas T; Department of Horticulture, European University of Lefke, Gemikonagi, Northern Cyprus, Turkey.
  • Helvaci M; Department of Horticulture, European University of Lefke, Gemikonagi, Northern Cyprus, Turkey.
  • Okatan V; Department of Horticulture, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey.
  • Askin MA; Department of Horticulture, European University of Lefke, Gemikonagi, Northern Cyprus, Turkey.
  • Wan C; Jiangxi Key Laboratory for Postharvest Technology and Nondestructive Testing of Fruits & Vegetables, College of Agronomy, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China.
Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr ; 62(32): 8855-8865, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1263603
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has damaged the world's economy during 2020-2021, reduced the purchasing power of households, partially restricted international movements and trade (including food products) and damaged horticultural production. This resulted in uncertainty in the food business and caused food supply shocks. According to some scientists, business people, and politicians, this situation is a forerunner and warning for humanity to change its lifestyle by focusing on sustainable measures to prevent natural ecosystems damage. In line with this, the present review article focused on the significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on horticultural production and some prevention measures. It has been scientifically confirmed that the postharvest losses of fruits and vegetables reach around 10-15% in developed countries and about 20-40% in developing countries, higher in some specific crops. It is believed that reducing these losses can help the world fight food supply shocks during the COVID-19 pandemic and customary conditions to reduce the pressure on natural resources. Therefore, the present paper aimed to highlight some critical handling practices against food supply shocks.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Vegetables / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr Journal subject: Nutritional Sciences Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 10408398.2021.1935703

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Vegetables / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr Journal subject: Nutritional Sciences Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 10408398.2021.1935703