Umezuruike Linus Opara

Umezuruike Linus Opara publication distribution in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Umezuruike Linus Opara sits on this spectrum.

Umezuruike Linus Opara D-index placement in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Plant Science and Agronomy scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Umezuruike Linus Opara sits on this spectrum.

Research.com Recognitions

• 2026 - Research.com Plant Science and Agronomy in South Africa Leader Award

Best Publications

• Colour Measurement and Analysis in Fresh and Processed Foods: A Review

  Pankaj B. Pathare;Umezuruike Linus Opara;Fahad Al Julanda Al-Said

  2315
  Citations

• Analytical methods for determination of sugars and sweetness of horticultural products—A review

  Lembe Samukelo Magwaza;Umezuruike Linus Opara

  481
  Citations

• Bruise damage measurement and analysis of fresh horticultural produce-A review

  Umezuruike Linus Opara;Pankaj B. Pathare

  463
  Citations

• Texture measurement approaches in fresh and processed foods — A review

  Lan Chen;Lan Chen;Umezuruike Linus Opara

  435
  Citations

• Modified Atmosphere Packaging Technology of Fresh and Fresh-cut Produce and the Microbial Consequences—A Review

  Oluwafemi J. Caleb;Pramod V. Mahajan;Fahad Al Julanda Al-Said;Umezuruike Linus Opara

  364
  Citations

• Antibacterial, antioxidant and tyrosinase-inhibition activities of pomegranate fruit peel methanolic extract

  Olaniyi A Fawole;Nokwanda P Makunga;Umezuruike Linus Opara

  336
  Citations

• Water loss of fresh fruit: Influencing pre-harvest, harvest and postharvest factors

  Robert Lufu;Alemayehu Ambaw;Umezuruike Linus Opara

  324
  Citations

• Modified atmosphere packaging of pomegranate fruit and arils : a review

  Oluwafemi James Caleb;Umezuruike Linus Opara;Corli R. Witthuhn

  308
  Citations

• Changes in physical properties, chemical and elemental composition and antioxidant capacity of pomegranate (cv. Ruby) fruit at five maturity stages

  Olaniyi A. Fawole;Umezuruike Linus Opara

  268
  Citations

• Effects of storage temperature and duration on physiological responses of pomegranate fruit

  Olaniyi Amos Fawole;Umezuruike Linus Opara

  241
  Citations

• Non-destructive prediction of internal and external quality attributes of fruit with thick rind: A review

  Ebrahiema Arendse;Olaniyi Amos Fawole;Lembe Samukelo Magwaza;Umezuruike Linus Opara

  228
  Citations

• Effect of drying on the bioactive compounds, antioxidant, antibacterial and antityrosinase activities of pomegranate peel

  Rebogile R. Mphahlele;Olaniyi A. Fawole;Nokwanda P. Makunga;Umezuruike L. Opara

  211
  Citations

• Towards integrated performance evaluation of future packaging for fresh produce in the cold chain

  Thijs Defraeye;Thijs Defraeye;Thijs Defraeye;Paul Cronjé;Tarl Berry;Umezuruike Linus Opara

  183
  Citations

• Postharvest factors affecting vitamin C content of citrus fruits: A review

  Asanda Mditshwa;Lembe Samukelo Magwaza;Samson Zeray Tesfay;Umezuruike Linus Opara

  181
  Citations

• Harvest and Postharvest Factors Affecting Bruise Damage of Fresh Fruits

  Zaharan Hussein;Olaniyi A. Fawole;Umezuruike Linus Opara

  177
  Citations

• Mechanical damage of fresh produce in postharvest transportation: Current status and future prospects

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  177
  Citations

• Processing Factors Affecting the Phytochemical and Nutritional Properties of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Peel Waste: A Review.

  Tandokazi Pamela Magangana;Nokwanda Pearl Makunga;Olaniyi Amos Fawole;Umezuruike Linus Opara

  174
  Citations

• Design of packaging vents for cooling fresh horticultural produce

  Pankaj B. Pathare;Umezuruike Linus Opara;Clément Vigneault;Mulugeta A. Delele

  172
  Citations

• Chemical and Phytochemical Properties and Antioxidant Activities of Three Pomegranate Cultivars Grown in South Africa

  Olaniyi A. Fawole;Umezuruike Linus Opara;Karen I. Theron

  170
  Citations

• Effect of modified atmosphere packaging and storage temperature on volatile composition and postharvest life of minimally-processed pomegranate arils (cvs. ?Acco? and ?Herskawitz?)

  Oluwafemi J. Caleb;Umezuruike Linus Opara;Pramod V. Mahajan;Marena Manley

  161
  Citations

• Postharvest precooling of fruit and vegetables: A review

  Yuan Duan;Guan-Bang Wang;Olaniyi Amos Fawole;Pieter Verboven

  160
  Citations

• Effects of maturity status on biochemical content, polyphenol composition and antioxidant capacity of pomegranate fruit arils (cv. ?Bhagwa?)

  Olaniyi Amos Fawole;Umezuruike Linus Opara

  153
  Citations

• Effect of fruit maturity and growing location on the postharvest contents of flavonoids, phenolic acids, vitamin C and antioxidant activity of pomegranate juice (cv. Wonderful)

  Rebogile R. Mphahlele;Marietjie A. Stander;Olaniyi A. Fawole;Umezuruike Linus Opara

  141
  Citations

• Physical and antifungal properties of β-cyclodextrin microcapsules and nanofibre films containing cinnamon and oregano essential oils

  Karen Munhuweyi;Oluwafemi J. Caleb;Albert J. van Reenen;Umezuruike Linus Opara

  137
  Citations