Vasudha Pradhan

Postharvest Chemical Treatments for Extending Shelf Life and Preserving Fruit Quality

Rajesh Lather, Alisha Rani, Suresh Kumar, Akshay Mehta, Vasudha Pradhan & Ashwin Acharya · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Fruits are highly perishable and often lose quality soon after harvest due to rapid ripening, moisture loss and microbial decay. These postharvest losses reduce both the nutritional value and marketability of fruits, affecting both farmers and consumers. Globally, postharvest los...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33734

Functional Beverage Development from Fruit-Herb Blends: A Systematic Review of Strawberry, Guava, Beetroot and Medicinal Plant Formulation

Rajesh Lather, Ashwin Acharya, Suresh Kumar, Akshay Mehta, Sunil Kumar, Vasudha Pradhan & Alisha Rani · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2026

Functional beverages formulated from synergistic blends of fruit and medicinal herbs are gaining significant attention due to their enhanced nutraceutical potential and natural preservation capability. Strawberry contributes anthocyanins (pelargonidin-3-glucoside) and ellagic aci...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i31989