2026 Umezuruike Linus Opara: Plant Science and Agronomy Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Plant Science and Agronomy	67	815	753	8	7	322	17782

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World Ranking

Current World Ranking

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Plant Science and Agronomy

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322

17782

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