Improving Strawberry Shelf-Life with the Extended-Release Essential Oil Active Packaging

Objective 1: Develop an active package insert for the extended release of essential oilsObjective 2: Identify expression levels of genes influencing fruit firmness by quantitative real-time PCRObjective 3: Identify thresholds for consumer acceptance and rejection of color, texture, or flavor changes caused by essential oilsObjective 4: Develop machine learning models to predict consumer likingObjective 5: Develop human capital, alternativepostharvest practices, and disseminate the results