1. Introduction
Blueberries(Vacciniumspp.)areamongthemostpopularberries
in retail markets and are sold in fresh,frozen, and processed forms
for various food applications. Blueberries are known for their rich
bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, phenolic acids, tannins, and anthocyanins, which individually or synergistically help
protect against cardiovascular disease, cancer, inflammation, obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases (Wu et al., 2010; Cantín
et al., 2011). However, fresh berry fruit deteriorates rapidly due
to water loss, juice leakage (stem scar injury), gray mold, and/or
ripe rot (Perkins-Veazie et al., 2008). Fruit decay in blueberries is
usually caused by fungi, with Anthracnose (Colletotrichum acutatum)beingthemostcommonfungaldisease,followedbyAlternaria
rot (Alternaria spp.) and gray mold (Botrytis cinerea) (Wang et al.,
2010). At present, cold storage, edible coatings, UV irradiation,
modified atmosphere packaging, ozonation, and sulfur dioxide
fumigation are among the postharvest preservation technologies
appliedto reducepostharvestdeterioration,prolong shelf-life, and
retainthenutritionalqualityoffreshblueberries (Chiabrandoetal.,
2006; Ribeiro et al., 2007; Zheng et al., 2008; Cantín et al., 2011
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