New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science 2007

Volume 35/Number 1/March 2007

Editorial report for 2006
Referees used in 2006

• Spatial variability of soil physical properties as affected by different tillage systems E Ozgoz, F Akbas, M Cetin, S Ersahin, H Gunal p. 1
• Nursery location, planting date, chilling exposure, and bed mulch effects on yield performance of Camarosa strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) in Auckland, New Zealand WT Bussell, IL Ennis, CM Triggs p. 15
• Response of potato (Solanum tuberosum) tuber yield components to gel-polymer soil amendments and irrigation regimes BK Eiasu, P Soundy, PS Hammes p. 25
• Flowering of kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) is reduced by long photoperiods WP Snelgar, MJ Clearwater, EF Walton p. 33
• Cold disinfestation of citrus (Citrus spp.) for Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) and Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) (Diptera: Tephritidae) CPF De Lima, AJ Jessup, L Cruickshank, CJ Walsh, HM Collie, ER Mansfield p. 39
• Effect of light and temperature on the phenology and maturation of the fruit of eggplant (Solanum melongena) grown in greenhouses S Uzun p. 51
• Growth and fruiting of Ribes magellanicum in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina ME Arena, M Bernini, G Vater p. 61
• Vegetative compatibility groups in the fungus Cryptosporiopsis actinidiae RE Beever, SL Parkes p. 67
• Effect of desiccation, cold storage, and gibberellic acid on germination of somatic embryos in walnut (Juglans regia) B San, H Dumanoglu p. 73
• Identification and pathogenicity of entomopathogenic bacteria from common cockchafer, Melolontha melolontha (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) K Sezen, I Demir, Z Demirbag p. 79
• Genotype x environment interaction and stability analysis of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) genotypes ME Caliskan, E Erturk, T Sogut, E Boydak, H Arioglu p. 87
• Determination of productivity and fruit set ratios of various loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) cultivars under Mediterranean conditions AA Polat p. 101
• Effect of environment and time of planting on the production and quality of yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) storage roots JA Douglas, JM Follett, MH Douglas, B Deo, JJC Scheffer, RA Littler, M Manley-Harris p. 107
• Total phenolic content of yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) rhizomes, leaves, and roots affected by genotype J Lachman, EC Fernandez, I Viehmannova, M Sulc, P Cepkova p. 117
• Evaluation of fresh red bayberry (Myrica rubra) fruit acceptance DC Joyce p. 125
• Historical summary and reference list of Spanish truffle (Tuber spp.) research (1962-2006) LG Garcia-Montero, C Pascual, J Garcia-Canete, MA Grande, P Diaz p. 129
• Effect of active carbonate, exchangeable calcium, and stoniness of soil on Tuber melanosporum carpophore production LG Garcia-Montero, MA Casermeiro, I Hernando, J Hernando p. 139
• Estimating daily solar radiation in New Zealand using air temperatures AL Fletcher, DJ Moot p. 147
• Actinidia deliciosa leaf stomatal characteristics in relation to benzyladenine incubation periods in micropropagated explants P Moncalean, B Fernandez, A Rodriguez p. 159
• Peroxidase as a biological marker of maturity levels in potato (Solanum tuberosum) cultivars grown under short days SK Sandhu, RS Marwaha, SK Pandey p. 171

  Volume 35/Number 2/June 2007

Proceedings of the Australasian Postharvest Horticulture Conference: optimising customer value through postharvest technologies, 27–30 September 2005, Rotorua, New Zealand

• Foreword APHC 2005  Don Brash p. 177
• Environmentally-safe control of postharvest diseases of melons (Cucumis melo) by integrating heat treatment, safe chemicals, and systemic acquired resistance AI Bokshi, SC Morris, R McConchie p. 179
• Efficacy of integrated postharvest treatments against mixed innoculations of Penicillium digitatum and Geotrichum citri-aurantii in Leng navel oranges (Citrus sinensis) NM Cunningham, PD Taverner p. 187
• Preliminary investigation into the uneven ripening of banana (Musa sp.) peel G De Martino, F Mencarelli, JB Golding p. 193
• Plastid ultrastructure, chlorophyll contents, and colour expression during ripening of Cavendish banana (Musa acuminata 'Williams') at 18C and 27C P Ding, SH Ahmad, ARA Razak, N Saari, MTM Mohamed p. 201
• Effect of chitosan on ripening, enzymatic activity, and disease development in mango (Mangifera indica) fruit P Jitareerat, S Paumchai, S Kanlayanarat, S Sangchote p. 211
• Effects of postharvest handling conditions and cooking on anthocyanin, lycopene, and glucosinolate content and bioavailability in fruits and vegetables RB Jones p. 219
• Changes in pectic substances and cell wall hydrolase enzymes of mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana) fruit during storage S Noichinda, K Bodhipadma, S Singkhornart, S Ketsa p. 229
• Assessment of what the consumer values in fresh fruit quality: a case study of Oman LU Opara, F Al-Said, A Al-Abri p. 235
• Design and development of a new device for measuring susceptibility to impact damage of fresh produce LU Opara, A Al-Ghafri, H Agzoun, J Al-Issai, F Al-Jabri p. 245
• Alleviation of browning and lignification in minimally processed sweet bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper) shoots by packaging N Pongprasert, C Wongs-Aree, V Srilaong, S Kanlayanarat p. 253
• Effect of surface coating on ripening and early peel spotting in Sucrier banana (Musa acuminata) S Promyou, S Ketsa, WG van Doorn p. 259
• Efficacy of ethyl formate and ethyl acetate for the control of onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) CW van Epenhuijsen, DI Hedderley, KG Somerfield, DW Brash p. 267
• Australian Postharvest Horticulture Conference Abstracts p. 275

  Volume 35/Number 3/September 2007

• Effects of tree shelters on young olive (Olea europaea) tree growth and physiology F Famiani, P Proietti, M Micheli, M Boco, A Standardi, F Ferranti, L Reale p. 303
• Destroying managed and feral honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies to eradicate honey bee pests MA Taylor, RM Goodwin, H McBrydie, HM Cox p. 313
• Response of irrigated common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) yield to foliar zinc application in Spain JB Valenciano, MM Miguelez Frade p. 325
• Influence of harvest date and hybrid on the mycotoxin content of maize (Zea mays) grain grown in New Zealand DR Lauren, WA Smith, ME di Menna p. 331
• Effects of application of thidiazuron (TDZ), gibberellic acid (GA3), and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) on fruit size and quality of Actinidia deliciosa Hayward F Famiani, P Proietti, M Pilli, A Battistelli, S Moscatello p. 341
• Improving seed vigour assessment of super sweet and sugar-enhanced sweet corn (Zea mays saccharata) GW Zhao, Q Sun, JH Wang p. 349
• Protein profiles of Gonipterus scutellatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) larvae fed on leaves from three Eucalyptus species A Huerta, I Chiffelle, M Serrano, T Vasquez, JE Araya p. 357
• Factors influencing the development of integrated pest management (IPM) in selected vegetable crops: a review PJ Cameron p. 365
• Evaluation of growth performance and dry matter partitioning of four processing potato (Solanum tuberosum) cultivars EB Geremew, JM Steyn, JG Annandale, PJ Steyn p. 385

  Book review

• Enhancing the efficiency of nitrogen utilization in plants JS Rowarth p. 395

  Volume 35/Number 4/December 2007

• Changes in antioxidant activity in Rosa rugosa flowers at different stages of development Z Youwei, P Yonghong p. 397
• Identification of new S-RNase genes and S-genotype in two pear species (Pyrus pyrifolia and P. bretschneideri) grown in China by genomic PCR and pollination tests L Zhang, X-F Tan, T-N Wuyun, J Qiu, D-Y Yuan, Q-R Wang, D-Q Zhang p. 403
• Effect of imidacloprid foliar treatment and banana leaf age on Pentalonia nigronervosa (Hemiptera, Aphididae) survival JD Robson, MG Wright, RPP Almeida p. 415
• Effect of moisture content on physical properties of some grain legume seeds E Altuntas, H Demirtola p. 423
• No sub-lethal toxicity to bumblebees, Bombus terrestris, exposed to Bt-corn pollen, captan and novaluron LA Malone, CD Scott-Dupree, JH Todd, P Ramankutty p. 435
• Selection for yield and earliness in mutated genotypes of spring barley (Hordeum vulgare) in cool and short-season environments B Deniz p. 441
• Postharvest characteristics of Hebe Wiri Desire GK Burge, ER Morgan, M Debenham, JF Seelye, ARG McLachlan p. 449
• Use of suction-trap and Moericke traps for monitoring the migration of damson-hop aphid (Phorodon humuli) (Hemiptera, Aphididae) N Perez, JB Valenciano, MV Seco p. 455
• Evaluation of 28 cherry laurel (Laurocerasus officinalis) genotypes in the Black Sea region, Turkey M Akbulut, I Macit, S Ercisli, A Koc p. 463

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