Instant Insights: Optimising Quality Attributes in Horticultural Products

Dr Kerry Walsh is a Professor at Central Queensland University working in the field of assessment of fruit quantity and quality. Dr Walsh' research focusses on the development of near infrared spectroscopy for assessment of fruit quality in both online and hand held formats, as well as the development of machine vision based tools for assessment of tree fruit load in terms of both fruit number and size.

Chapter 1 - Developing tomato varieties with improved flavour: M. Causse, E. Albert and C. Sauvage, INRA, France;

1 Introduction
2 Genetic diversity of tomato flavour and consumer expectations
3 Genes and quantitative trait loci affecting flavour
4 Tomato texture
5 New approaches to tomato flavour diversity and genetic control
6 From MAS to genomic selection for flavour breeding
7 Interactions genotype by environment: a tool for breeding good tomatoes
8 Future trends
9 Conclusion
10 Where to look for further information
11 References


Chapter 2 - Advances and challenges in strawberry genetic improvement: Chris Barbey and Kevin Folta, University of Florida, USA;

1 Introduction
2 Threats and solutions to sustainable production
3 Post-harvest quality
4 Next steps in genetics
5 High-throughput phenotyping
6 Future trends in research
7 Where to look for further information
8 References


Chapter 3 - Monitoring fruit quality and quantity in mangoes: Kerry Walsh and Zhenglin Wang, Central Queensland University, Australia;

1 Introduction
2 Monitoring harvest maturity: making the decision to pick
3 Monitoring quantity
4 Monitoring ripeness
5 Decision support systems
6 Future trends and conclusion
7 Where to look for further information
8 Acknowledgements
9 References


Chapter 4 - Advances in understanding and improving the nutraceutical properties of cranberries: Oliver Chen, Biofortis Research, Merieux NutriSciences and Tufts University, USA; and Eunice Mah, Biofortis Research, Merieux NutriSciences, USA;

1 Introduction
2 Nutrient composition
3 Health benefits
4 Future directions
5 Conclusion
6 Where to look for further information
7 References


Chapter 5 - Optimizing plant growth, yield and fruit quality with plant bioregulators: Duane Greene, University of Massachusetts, USA;

1 Introduction
2 Classification of PBRs
3 Application of PBRs
4 Development and maintenance of tree structure
5 Control of vegetative growth
6 Crop load management
7 Influencing flowering and fruit set
8 Pre-harvest application of plant bioregulators
9 Improving fruit appearance and shape
10 References