Ron Porat, Ph.D.

Name:	Ron Porat, Ph.D. (Researcher)
Units:	Postharvest and Food Sciences, Postharvest Science of Fresh Produce
Research Interests / Job description

Tel:	03-9683617
Cell:	050-6220615
Fax:	03-9683622
Email:	rporat@volcani.agri.gov.il
Address:	Dept. of Postharvest Science ARO, The Volcani Center P.O. Box 6 Bet Dagan 50250 Israel
Researcher

Research Interests / Job description
	• Postharvest storage of citrus fruit • Postharvest storage of pomegranates • Postharvest storage of guava fruit • Food loss and waste • Fruit Taste and aroma • Modified atmosphere packaging and waxing • Chilling tolerance


Recent Publications (since 2015): Reviewed Journals Arnon, H, Granit, R., Porat, R., Poverenov, E. (2015). Development of polysaccharides-based edible coatings for citrus fruits: a layer-by-layer approach. Food Chemistry 166: 465-472. Goldenberg, L., Yaniv, Y., ; Kaplunov, T., Doron-Faigenboim, A., Carmi, N., Porat, R. (2015). Diversity in sensory quality and determining factors influencing mandarin flavor liking. Journal of Food Science 80: S418-S425. Li., L, Kaplunov, T., Zutahy, Y., Daus, A., Porat, R., Lichter, A. (2015). The effects of 1-methylcyclopropene and ethylene on postharvest rachis browning in table grapes. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 107: 16-22. Li, L., Lichter, A., Kenigsbuch, D., Porat, R. (2015). Effects of cooling delays at the wholesale market on quality of fruit and vegetables after retail marketing. J. Food Processing and Preservation 39: 2533-2547. Mayuoni-Kirshinbaum, L, Benjamin, O., Porat, R. (2016).Sensory and nutritional qualities of pomegranate juices extracted from separated arils and whole pressed fruit. J. Sci. Food Agric. 96: 1313-1318. Goldenberg, L., Yaniv, Y., Doron-Faigenboim, A., Carmi, N., Porat, R. (2016). Diversity among mandarin varieties and natural subgroups in aroma volatiles compositions. J. Sci. Food Agric. 96: 57-65. Li L., Lichter, A., Chalupowicza, D., Gamrasnib, D., Goldbergb, T., Nerya, O., Ben-Arie, R., Porat, R. (2016). Effects of the ethylene-action inhibitor 1- methylcyclopropene on postharvest quality of non-climacteric fruit crops Postharvest Biol. Technol. 111: 322-329. Fidel, L., Carmeli-Weissberg, M., Yaniv, Y., Shaya, F., Dai, N., Raveh, R., Eyal, Y., Porat, R., Carmi, N. (2016). Breeding new grapefruit-like varieties with low furanocoumarin contents. Food Nut. Sci. 7: 90-101. Porat, R., Kosto, I., Daus, A. (2016). Bulk storage of 'Wonderful' pomegranate fruit using modified atmosphere bags. Israel Journal of Plant Science 63: 45-50. Goldenberg, L., Yaniv, Y., Choi, H.J., Doron-Faigenboim, A., Carmi, N., Porat, R. (2016). Elucidating the biochemical factors governing off-flavor perception in mandarins. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 120: 167-179. Kashash, Y., Mayuoni-Kirshenbaum, L., Goldenberg, L., Choi, H.J., Porat, R. (2016). Effects of harvest date and low-temperature conditioning on chilling tolerance of 'Wonderful' pomegranate fruit. Scientia Horticulturae 209: 286-292. Li, L., Kashash, Y., Goldenberg, L., Sabag, A., Doron-Faigenboim, A., Porat, R. (2017). Effects of 1-methylcyclopropene on postharvest storage performance and the transcriptome of cactus pear fruit. Int. J. Food Sci Technol. 52: 1801-1809. Goldenberg, L., Yaniv, Y., Porat, R., Carmi, N. (2018). Mandarin fruit quality: a review. J. Sci. Food Agric. 98: 18-26. Porat, R., Lichter, A., Terry, L.A., Harker, R., Buzby, J. (2018). Postharvest losses of fruit and vegetables during retail and in consumers' homes: quantifications, causes, and means of prevention. Postharvest Biol. Technol. 139: 135-149. Kashash, Y., Doron-Faigenboim, A., Holland, D., Porat, R. (2018). Effects of low-temperature conditioning and cold storage on development of chilling injuries and the transcriptome of 'Wonderful' pomegranate fruit. Int. J. Food Sci Technol. (in press).

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