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 Introduction2 Genetic diversity of tomato flavour and consumer expectations3 Genes and quantitative trait loci affecting flavour4 Tomato texture5 New approaches to tomato flavour diversity and genetic control6 From MAS to genomic selection for flavour breeding7 Interactions genotype by environment: a tool for breeding good tomatoes8 Future trends9 Conclusion10 Where to look for further information11 References Chapter taken from: Mattoo, A. and Handa, A. (eds.) Achieving sustainable cultivation of tomatoes, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambrdige, UK, 2017, (ISBN 978 1 78676 040 1)Chapter 2 - Advances and challenges in strawberry genetic improvement: Chris Barbey and Kevin Folta, University of Florida, USA; 1 Introduction2 Threats and solutions to sustainable production3 Post-harvest quality4 Next steps in genetics5 High-throughput phenotyping6 Future trends in research7 Where to look for further information8 References Chapter taken from: Lang, G. (ed.) Achieving sustainable cultivation of temperate zone tree fruits and berries – Volume 2: Case studies, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambrdige, UK, 2019, (ISBN 978 1 78676 212 2)Chapter 3 - Monitoring fruit quality and quantity in mangoes: Kerry Walsh and Zhenglin Wang, Central Queensland University, Australia; 1 Introduction2 Monitoring harvest maturity: making the decision to pick3 Monitoring quantity4 Monitoring ripeness5 Decision support systems6 Future trends and conclusion7 Where to look for further information8 Acknowledgements9 References Chapter taken from: Galán Saúco, V. and Lu, P. (eds.) Achieving sustainable cultivation of mangoes, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambrdige, UK, 2018, (ISBN 978 1 78676 132 3)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 Introduction2 Nutrient composition3 Health benefits4 Future directions5 Conclusion6 Where to look for further information7 References Chapter taken from: Preedy, V. R. and Patel, V. B. (eds.) Understanding and optimising the nutraceutical properties of fruit and vegetables, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambrdige, UK, 2022, (ISBN 978 1 78676 850 6)Chapter 5 - Optimizing plant growth, yield and fruit quality with plant bioregulators: Duane Greene, University of Massachusetts, USA; 1 Introduction2 Classification of PBRs3 Application of PBRs4 Development and maintenance of tree structure5 Control of vegetative growth6 Crop load management7 Influencing flowering and fruit set8 Pre-harvest application of plant bioregulators9 Improving fruit appearance and shape10 References Chapter taken from: Lang, G. (ed.) Achieving sustainable cultivation of temperate zone tree fruits and berries – Volume 1: Physiology, genetics and cultivation, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambrdige, UK, 2019, (ISBN 978 1 78676 208 5)