• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.18 no.5
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• pp.335-338
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• 1986

A simple spectrophotometric technique using sequential extraction of pigments was attempted to perform color evaluation of raw 'Taimuri' tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) fruits. The difference between summed absorbance of 80% acetone and chloroform extract at 480 nm and 660 nm reflected the maturity of rawtomato fruits. The measurement system presented was regarded as a simple and reliable method for objective color evaluation of tomato fruits. It seems possible to predict the degree of puffiness by weight per volume w/v ratio of tomato fruits during various stages of maturity.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.19 no.4
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• pp.231-242
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• 2013

This study was performed to develop cod bone stock using various nutritional elements in cod bone with the addition of various amounts of tomatoes (2%, 4%, 6% and 8%). Moisture contents, pH, L value and Na contents decreased, while the salinity, sugar contents, a value, b value and Mg, K, Ca, Fe contents increased with increased rates of tomatoes. Fourteen types of free amino acid were detected, and stock containing 6% of tomato addition had the highest free amino acid content. In the test on different attributes, tomato content significantly affected the properties of the stock including color intensity, savory flavor, tomato flavor, tomato taste, savory taste and after taste. In the acceptance test, 6% of tomato addition was preferred for appearance, flavor, taste, texture and overall quality. Consequently, the optimal tomato content for maximizing the overall quality of cod bone stock was 6%.

• Food Engineering Progress
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• v.15 no.4
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• pp.324-331
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• 2011

Hyperspectral reflectance imaging technology was used to predict internal quality of cherry tomatoes with the spectral range of 400-1000 nm. Partial least square (PLS) regression method was used to predict firmness, sugar content, and acid content. The PLS models were developed with several preprocessing methods, such as normalization, standard normal variate (SNV), multiplicative scatter correction (MSC), and derivative of Savitzky Golay. The performance of the prediction models were investigated to find the best combination of the preprocessing and PLS models. The coefficients of determination ($R^{2}_{p}$) and standard errors of prediction (SEP) for the prediction of firmness, sugar content, and acid content of cherry tomatoes from green to red ripening stages were 0.876 and 1.875kgf with mean of normalization, 0.823 and $0.388^{\circ}Bx$ with maximum of normalization, and 0.620 and 0.208% with maximum of normalization, respectively.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Postharvest Science and Technology of Agricultural Products Conference
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• 2002.04a
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• pp.110.2-111
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• 2002

• Journal of Bio-Environment Control
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• v.26 no.4
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• pp.310-316
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• 2017

This study was analyzed the effects of boron (B), calcium (Ca), silicon (Si) on quality and shelf life of 'Unicorn' cherry tomato at the light red maturity-stage. The storage conditions were modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) by oxygen transmission rate (OTR) packaging film at $5^{\circ}C$, $11^{\circ}C$, and $24^{\circ}C$. Respiration and ethylene production were the lowest in B + Ca + Si -treated tomato fruits. The lowest fresh weight loss and the longest shelf life resulted from the B + Ca + Si treatment. And the firmness was enhanced by B + Ca + Si treatment at harvest time, and it was retained after storage at $5^{\circ}C$, $11^{\circ}C$, and $24^{\circ}C$. Significantly lower soluble solids, lycopene, and color development were found at B + Ca + Si-treated tomato fruits compared with control after storage. Moreover, the highest titratable acidity and vitamin C content were observed in B + Ca + Si-treated tomato fruits after storage. From the above results, it was concluded that B + Ca + Si combined treatment can delay the maturity of cherry tomato after harvesting, and retained the firmness and prolong the shelf life.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.181-186
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• 2017

This study was conducted to investigate the weight loss, firmness, external color and vitamin C (VC) content of tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) using non-destructive method to measure identical tomato samples during 15 days storage at low temperature and high humidity. Tomatoes were harvested at the light red stage, sorted, box packed and then stored in thermo-hygrostat ($10{\pm}1^{\circ}C$, $90{\pm}10%RH$). The quality changes in weight loss, firmness and external color were measured every 3 day interval. Weight loss was increased by $1.13{\pm}0.15%$, but it may not be considered to affect quality. Surface color of fruit was changed, especially in lightness and hue angle value. The color values were analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA), and the results were significant (p<0.001). Firmness of fruit declined during storage, but it did not decrease in direct proportion. On the storage of day 15, firmness was decreased to 40% of initial state. At last, all the experiment data are summarized and the relationship between firmness and weight loss is analyzed to construct a linear regression mathematical model that can predict the weight loss with the firmness value measured by non-destructive method. This research result could be useful in helping tomato exporters and suppliers to get real-time quality factor by using proposed method and regression model.

• Journal of Bio-Environment Control
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• v.8 no.4
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• pp.232-241
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• 1999

The automatic irrigation system using the stem diameter monitoring and the transpiration model for the determination, respectively, of irrigation timing and amount was designed and evaluated for its applicability in pot and field culture of greenhouse tomato. In the pot culture condition, the yield and quality of greenhouse tomato were improved when irrigation was practiced based on the stem diameter monitoring and the transpiration model as compared to the irrigation practice based on soil moisture monitoring. However, the effects were not significant in the field culture condition.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Postharvest Science and Technology of Agricultural Products Conference
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• 2003.10a
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• pp.186.2-187
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• 2003

에틸렌 작용억제제인 1-MCP(1-methylcyclopropene) 처리에 따른 토마토의 선도연장효과를 검정하기 위해 본 연구는 수행되었다. 토마토“슈퍼도태랑(Supermomotaro)”품종을 Mature green 단계에서 수화한 다음 1-MCP를 2$0^{\circ}C$에서 250, 500, 및 1000ppb 의 농도로 4시간 동안 처리후 온도 2$0^{\circ}C$, 90% RH 조건에 저장하면서 에틸렌 발생, 호흡량 및 품질특성 변화를 조사하였다. 토마토의 에틸렌 발생은 모든 처리구에서 저장 2일째 급등하는 경향을 보였는데, 1-MCP 처리구는 무처리에 비해 그 급등정도가 낮았으며, 호흡량 또한 1-MCP 처리에 의해 효과적으로 억제되었다. 특히 처리 2일 후부터 무처리에 비해 2배정도 낮은 호흡량을 나타냈다. 과피의 착색진행 정도를 Hunter color의 적색도“a”값으로 비교한 결과, 무처리는 2일부터 6일까지 빠르게 증가하였지만 1-MCP 처리구는 그 증가 속도가 낮았으며, 처리농도가 높을수록“a”값의 변화가 적은 경향을 보였다. 또한 황색도“b”값의 비교에 있어서도 1-MCP 처리구가 무처리에 비해 그 변화가 적었다. 경도는 무처리에서 2일 후에 급격히 감소하는데 비해 1-MCP처리에서는 4일까지 그 감소 폭이 적었으며, 1-MCP처리 농도별 차이는 크지 않았다. 부패과 발생은 무처리와 500ppb 처리에서 비슷한 수준이었으며, 1000ppb 처리에서는 오히려 무처리에 비해 부패율이 높아 고농도 처리에 의한 장해로 판단되었다. 그러나 250ppb 처리는 무처리에 비해 부패율이 적게 나타났다.

• Horticultural Science & Technology
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• v.29 no.5
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• pp.447-455
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• 2011

To investigate the effects of the improvement of postharvest quality on fresh tomato, antimicrobial microperforated (AMP) films were prepared and their antimicrobial abilities were observed. AMP films were made by coating different types of natural antimicrobial agents such as cinnamon, clove, and clary sage essential oils into microperforated (MP) films. Cinnamon essential oil of 10% (v/v) has proven to be very effective as inhibitor of the mold growth on tomato, compared to the clove and clary sage essential oils. Quality changes of fresh tomatoes packed using the natural AMP films (AMP10 and AMP30) and MP films (MP10 and MP30) during storage were evaluated. Total microbial growth, weight loss, firmness, lycopene content, and decay rate as the major quality parameters were monitored over 9 days at $15^{\circ}C$. The oxygen transmission rates and mechanical properties between the natural AMP and MP films were also compared. There was no significant difference in change of oxygen transmission rate, tensile strength and elongation between the AMP and MP films. For storage studies, the freshness of tomato packaged in AMP30 film was higher than that in OPP film (the control), MP10, MP30, and AMP10 films. Especially, AMP30 film exhibited high efficiency compared to the control for tomato decay during storage periods. Based on the results, the microperforation and antimicrobial properties of the packaged films may significantly affect the maintenance of an optimum gas composition within the package atmosphere for increasing the storage life and quality of produce. They were also effective on the inhibition of microbial growth by controlled release of antimicrobial agent at an appropriate rate from the package into the tomato. Natural antimicrobial agent coating microperforated films could use potential functional package as a method of extending the freshness of postharvest tomato for storage.

• KOREAN JOURNAL OF PACKAGING SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.41-44
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• 2006

To investigate the effect of functional MA film packaging on tomatoes produced in Egypt packed 7 kg corrugated paperboard box during 7 days of storage at room temperature, the weight loss, titratable acidity, soluble solid content(SSC, $^oBrix$), vitamin C and the rate of decay were measured. The weight loss in 0.06 mm functional MA film was 1.5%, but was 3% in non-packed tomatoes after 7 days of storage. The titratable acidity and SSC in functional MA film was kept higher than that of non-packed tomatoes and vitamin C and the rate of decay in functional MA film was changed lower than the others.