UO
Umezuruike Linus Opara
Also known as: Obia Umezuruike Opara, Umezuruike L. Opara, L.U. Opara
Stellenbosch University, Massey University, University of Nigeria
Research areas: Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Plant Science · Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management · Pomegranate: compositions and health benefits · Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization
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Employment
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Stellenbosch University Distinguished Professr & DST-NRF South African Research Chair in Postharvest Technology2009 - Present
Education
- 1990 - 1993
- 1988 - 1989
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University of Nigeria BEng (First Class)1982 - 1987
Projects & Funding
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Publications (474)
- Food security research in Nigeria: A systematic review and bibliometric visualization Save
- Global Output and Trends in Soursop (Annona muricata) Research: a Bibliometric Analysis Save
- Bush mango (Irvingia species): Genetic diversity, postharvest quality attributes, phytochemical contents, and nutritional value relevant to utilization for food, human health, and other industrial applications – a comprehensive review Save
- Bibliometric analysis of global research trends on Phytomonas for insights into future direction Save
- GC–MS and UHPLC-based metabolomic insights into volatile and non-volatile changes in pomegranate wine during fermentation and short-term storage Save
- Applications of machine learning in plant biotechnology Save
- Bibliometric analysis of plant breeding research in Africa Save
- Optimising refrigerated container cooling performance: A virtual modelling approach for temperature and quality management in fresh fruit cold chain Save
- Edible Coatings for Fresh Fruits: Functional Roles, Optimization Strategies, and Analytical Perspectives Save
- Edible Coatings for Fresh Produce: Functional Roles, Optimization Strategies, and Analytical Perspectives Save
- Fruit cooling performance analysis within a fully loaded refrigerated container: CFD modelling and validation Save
- Application of machine learning in predicting fruit waste in a South African fresh produce wholesale market Save
- Investigating the effects of pre-treatment, drying techniques and packaging on nutritional quality and shelf-life of pomegranate arils Save
- Evaluating commercial viability of gum Arabic-based edible coatings for enhancing shelf life of 'African Delight™' plum under simulated packhouse conditions Save
- Pomegranate Wine Production and Quality: A Comprehensive Review Save
- An Introduction to Postharvest Handling Technology of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Save
- Machine Learning Application in Horticulture and Prospects for Predicting Fresh Produce Losses and Waste: A Review Save
- Assessing weight loss control strategies in pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) fruit: plastic packaging and surface waxing Save
- Mechanical damages and packaging methods along the fresh fruit supply chain: A review Save
- Current and emerging applications in detection and removal of bitter compounds in citrus fruit juice: A critical review Save