Author:Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani; Maubane, L; Ray, SS; Khumalo, V; Bill, M; Sivakumar, DDate:Oct 2015Trilayer low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films were prepared by incorporating varying concentrations of thyme oil, as the antifungal active additive for avocado packaging. A comprehensive thermal, structural, mechanical, and functional ...Read more
Author:Bill, M; Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani; Tinyane, P; Ray, Suprakas S; Sivakumar, DDate:Jan 2018After earlier promising results for the control of anthracnose in avocado fruit by thyme vapours, our studies were extended to commercial use in tray packs. The effect of thyme oil low-density polyethylene impregnated pellets (TO-LDPE-P) in ...Read more