Dr Dharini Sivakumar
Associate Professor and Senior Principal Research Fellow, Agri-Food Science
Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
Book Chapters
Thi Phan, Anh Dao, Sivakumar, Dharini, Cozzolino, Daniel, Netzel, Michael E. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2022). Gumby Gumby (Pittosporum angustifolium). Handbook of Phytonutrients in Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables. (pp. 11-26) London, United Kingdom: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781789248067.0002
Sivakumar, Dharini and Romanazzi, Gianfranco (2019). Use of essential oils to improve postharvest quality and control postharvest decay of tropical, subtropical, and temperate fruits. Postharvest Pathology of Fresh Horticultural Produce. (pp. 659-676) CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781315209180-20
Bvenura, Callistus, Hermaan, Ngemakwe Nitcheu Patrick, Chen, Lingyun and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Nutritional and health benefits of temperate fruits. Postharvest Biology and Technology of Temperate Fruits. (pp. 51-75) Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-75163-4_3
Bvenura, Callistus, Hermaan, Ngemakwe Nitcheu Patrick, Chen, Lingyun and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Erratum to: Nutritional and health benefits of temperate fruits, [Postharvest Biology and Technology of Temperate Fruits, 2018]. Postharvest Biology and Technology of Temperate Fruits. (pp. 1-1) Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-75163-4_18
Sivakumar, Dharini and Jifon, John (2018). Influence of Photoselective Shade Nettings on Postharvest Quality of Vegetables. Preharvest Modulation of Postharvest Fruit and Vegetable Quality. (pp. 121-138) London, United Kingdom: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-809807-3.00005-6
Sivakumar, Dharini, Bill, Malick, Korsten, Lise and Thompson, Keith (2016). Integrated Application of Chitosan Coating with Different Postharvest Treatments in the Control of Postharvest Decay and Maintenance of Overall Fruit Quality. Chitosan in the Preservation of Agricultural Commodities. (pp. 127-153) Cambridge, MA United States: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-802735-6.00005-7
Sotelo-Boyás, María Elena, Bautista-Baños, Silvia, Correa-Pacheco, Zormy N., Jiménez-Aparicio, Antonio and Sivakumar, Dharini (2016). Biological Activity of Chitosan Nanoparticles Against Pathogenic Fungi and Bacteria. Chitosan in the Preservation of Agricultural Commodities. (pp. 339-349) Cambridge, MA United States: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-802735-6.00013-6
Sivakumar, D. and Korsten, L. (2011). Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.). Postharvest Biology and Technology of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits: Cocona to Mango. (pp. 361-407) Elsevier Ltd.. doi: 10.1533/9780857092885.361
Wall, M. M., Sivakumar, D. and Korsten, L. (2011). Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.). Postharvest Biology and Technology of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits. Elsevier Ltd. doi: 10.1533/9780857092618.312
Journal Articles
Nzimande, Nokuthula Abegale, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Seke, Faith and Sivakumar, Dharini (2025). The effects of post‐harvest pretreatments and drying methods on in vitro bioaccessibility of phenolics and carotenoids in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cultivars. Journal of Food Science, 90 (2) e70001. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.70001
Maswanganye, Lebogang T. C., Pillai, Sreejarani Kesavan and Sivakumar, Dharini (2025). Chitosan Coating Loaded with Spearmint Essential Oil Nanoemulsion for Antifungal Protection in Soft Citrus (Citrus reticulata) Fruits. Coatings, 15 (1) 105, 105. doi: 10.3390/coatings15010105
Sun, Yanlin, Netzel, Michael E., Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2025). Climate-smart halophyte: the role of atriplex in future food security. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 156 104869, 104869. doi: 10.1016/j.tifs.2025.104869
Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Li, Jiaxuan, Akter, Saleha, Adiamo, Oladipupo, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Impact of drying on phytonutritional compounds, in vitro antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity of Spiny saltbush (Rhagodia spinescens). Antioxidants, 13 (11) 1382. doi: 10.3390/antiox13111382
Mhlanga, Pretty, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Impact of Fermentation of Pumpkin Leaves and Melon Varieties with Lactobacillus Strains on Physicochemical Properties, Antioxidant Activity, and Carotenoid Compounds. Foods, 13 (22) 3562, 3562. doi: 10.3390/foods13223562
Akter, Saleha, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Bobasa, Eshetu Mulisa, Seididamyeh, Maral, Rajagopal, Gayathri, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Bio‐functional properties of Jilungin (Terminalia canescens). Journal of Food Science, 89 (11), 7664-7679. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.17457
Bhengu, Nhlanzeko Mbalenhle, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Maboko, Martin Makgose and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). The effects of nitrogen application and varietal variation on the product quality and In Vitro bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds of baby spinach varieties grown in a soilless growth medium. Foods, 13 (17) 2667. doi: 10.3390/foods13172667
Powell, Warwick, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Thomson, Madonna, Sivakumar, Dharini, Dipu, Mokaddes Ahmed, Williams, Luke, Turner-Morris, Charles, Sigley, Gary and He, Shan (2024). Blockchain-enabled provenance and supply chain governance for Indigenous foods and botanicals: a design approach study. Sustainability, 16 (16) 7084, 7084. doi: 10.3390/su16167084
Chikhala, Tshudufhadzo, Seke, Faith, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Slabbert, Retha and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Co-digestion of xanthan gum/Lactobacillus plantarum 75-coated cantaloupes with Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) fruits or beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) leaves on the bioaccessibility of anthocyanins and carotenoid components. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59 (10), 6961-6974. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.17404
Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Bobasa, Eshetu M., Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Akter, Saleha, Seididamyeh, Maral, Dayananda, Buddhi, Gaisawat, Mohd Baasir, Kubow, Stan, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). In-vitro colonic fermentation of Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana) fruit powder: microbial biotransformation of phenolic compounds and cytotoxicity. Food Chemistry, 448 139057, 139057. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139057
Nzimande, Nokuthula Abegale, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Seke, Faith and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Impact of different pre-treatments and drying methods on the physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of different tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cultivars. LWT, 207 116641, 116641. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2024.116641
Zhou, Yuntao, Akter, Saleha, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Bobasa, Eshetu Mulisa, Seididamyeh, Maral, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Australian native lemongrass (Cymbopogon ambiguus A. Camus): an underestimated herbal plant. AppliedChem, 4 (2), 212-223. doi: 10.3390/appliedchem4020014
Tshilongo, Lavhelani, Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Seke, Faith, Laurie, Sunette M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Influence of harvesting stages on phytonutrients and antioxidant properties of leaves of five purple-fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) genotypes. Foods, 13 (11) 1640, 1-26. doi: 10.3390/foods13111640
Chen, Gengning, Olarte Mantilla, Sandra Milena, Netzel, Michael E., Cozzolino, Daniel, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2024). Physicochemical, antioxidant and microbial stability of Burdekin plum leathers. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59 (4), 2716-2726. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.17023
Chikhala, Tshudufhadzo, Seke, Faith, Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Utilizing xanthan gum coatings as probiotic bacteria carriers to enhance postharvest quality and antioxidants in fresh-cut cantaloupe and honeydew (Cucumis melo L.) Melons. Foods, 13 (6) 940, 1-25. doi: 10.3390/foods13060940
Ngcobo, Ayanda A., Mianda, Sephora Mutombo, Seke, Faith, Sunette, Laurie M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Phytonutritional composition and antioxidant properties of Southern African, purple-fleshed sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) storage roots. Antioxidants, 13 (3) 338, 1-21. doi: 10.3390/antiox13030338
Ntsoane, Manyasha L. L., Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Shoko, Tinotenda, Seke, Faith, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Brassica microgreens cabbage (Brassica oleracea), radish (Raphanus sativus) and rocket (Eruca vesicaria) (L.) Cav: application of red‐light emitting diodes lighting during postharvest storage and in vitro digestion on bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity. International Journal of Food Science & Technology, 59 (3), 1432-1442. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.16890
Ntsoane, Manyasha L. L., Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Shoko, Tinotenda, Seke, Faith, Maboko, Martin M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2023). The phytonutrient content and yield of Brassica microgreens grown in soilless media with different seed densities. Horticulturae, 9 (11) 1218. doi: 10.3390/horticulturae9111218
Seke, Faith, Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2023). In vitro antioxidant activity, bioaccessibility, and thermal stability of encapsulated strawberry fruit (Fragaria × ananassa) polyphenols. Foods, 12 (21) 4045. doi: 10.3390/foods12214045
Zhang, Jiale, Netzel, Michael E., Pengelly, Andrew, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). A review of phytochemicals and bioactive properties in the Proteaceae family: a promising source of functional food. Antioxidants, 12 (11) 1952, 1-32. doi: 10.3390/antiox12111952
Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Sivakumar, Dharini and Iskandar, Michele (2023). Editorial: Women in food chemistry. Frontiers in Nutrition, 10 1227558, 1-2. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1227558
Adiamo, Oladipupo Q., Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Akter, Saleha, Sivakumar, Dharini, Seke, Faith, Cunningham, Peter and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Domesticated Australian Wattle seeds (Acacia species): nutritional values, techno‐functional properties, and toxicological assessments after roasting. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 59 (1), 573-583. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.16572
Moloto, Mapula R., Akinola, Stephen A., Seke, Faith, Shoko, Tinotenda, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Shai, Jerry L., Remize, Fabienne and Sivakumar, Dharini (2023). Influence of fermentation on functional properties and bioactivities of different cowpea leaf smoothies during in vitro digestion. Foods, 12 (8) 1701, 1-20. doi: 10.3390/foods12081701
Zhou, Yuntao, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Akter, Saleha, Bobasa, Eshetu Mulisa, Seididamyeh, Maral, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Bioactive properties of Kakadu plum-blended products. Molecules, 28 (6) 2828, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/molecules28062828
Seke, Faith, Moloto, Mapula R., Shoko, Tinotenda, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2023). Comparative study of the functional compounds and antioxidant properties of different cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) leaf cultivars after in vitro digestion. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 58 (3), 1089-1097. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.16250
Chen, Gengning, Netzel, Michael E., Mantilla, Sandra Milena Olarte, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Netzel, Gabriele, Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Quality assessment of Burdekin plum (Pleiogynium timoriense) during ambient storage. Molecules, 28 (4) 1608, 1-22. doi: 10.3390/molecules28041608
Seididamyeh, Maral, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Sivakumar, Dharini, Netzel, Michael E., Mereddy, Ram and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Valorisation of three underutilised native Australian plants: phenolic and organic acid profiles and in vitro antimicrobial activity. Foods, 12 (3) 623, 1-24. doi: 10.3390/foods12030623
Mpeluza, Azola Siwaphiwe, Akinola, Stephen Abiola, Shoko, Tinotenda, Remize, Fabienne and Sivakumar, Dharini (2023). Efficacy of Lactic Acid Bacteria as a Biocontrol Agent against Anthracnose (Persea americana Miller) Decay in Avocado (Persea americana) cv Fuerte Fruit. Agriculture, 13 (2) 269, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/agriculture13020269
Mashitoa, Florence M., Akinola, Stephen A., Shoko, Tinotenda, Seke, Faith, Sunette, Laurie M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2023). Effect of lactic acid fermentation on the quality and phytochemical constituent in smoothies made from the leaves of different sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) cultivars. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 58 (9), 4697-4714. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.16576
Sivakumar, Dharini, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Cooperstone, Jessica L. and Ziv, Carmit (2022). Editorial: phytochemical changes in vegetables during post-harvest storage and processing, and implications for consumer benefits. Frontiers in Nutrition, 9 1025361, 1-2. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1025361
Lecholocholo, Nkamo, Shoko, Tinotenda, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Akinola, Stephen A., Maboko, Martin M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Impact of Different Rootstocks on Antioxidant Properties and Volatile Profile of Honeydew Melons (Cucumis melo L.) during Postharvest Storage. Agronomy, 12 (10) 2498, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/agronomy12102498
Cele, Nobahle P., Akinola, Stephen A., Shoko, Tinotenda, Manhevi, Vimbainashe E., Remize, Fabienne and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). The Bioaccessibility and Antioxidant Activities of Fermented Mango Cultivar Juices after Simulated In Vitro Digestion. Foods, 11 (17) 2702, 17. doi: 10.3390/foods11172702
Seke, Faith, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). In vitro release of anthocyanins from microencapsulated natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) phenolic extract in alginate/psyllium mucilage beads. Foods, 11 (17) 2550, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/foods11172550
Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Enhanced nutritional and phytochemical profiles of selected underutilized fruits, vegetables, and legumes. Current Opinion in Food Science, 46 100853, 100853. doi: 10.1016/j.cofs.2022.100853
Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Zhang, Jiale, Seididamyeh, Maral, Srivarathan, Sukirtha, Netzel, Michael E., Sivakumar, Dharini and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2022). Hydrolysable tannins, physicochemical properties, and antioxidant property of wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (exell) fruit at different maturity stages. Frontiers in Nutrition, 9 961679, 961679. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.961679
Seke, Faith, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Guerin, Marie, Shoko, Tinotenda, Akinola, Stephen A., Garcia, Cyrielle, Remize, Fabienne, Slabbert, Retha M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Antioxidant Activities of Co-Encapsulated Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa) Juice Inoculated with Ltp. plantarum 75 in Different Biopolymeric Matrices after In Vitro Digestion. Foods, 11 (14) 2116, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/foods11142116
Nkosi, Nompumelelo J., Shoko, Tinotenda, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Metabolomic and chemometric profiles of ten southern African indigenous fruits. Food Chemistry, 381 132244, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132244
Phahlane, Charmaine J., Laurie, Sunette M., Shoko, Tinotenda, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Comparison of caffeoylquinic acids and functional properties of domestic sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) storage roots with established overseas varieties. Foods, 11 (9) 1329, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/foods11091329
Osondu, Hasten Aloy A., Akinola, Stephen A., Shoko, Tinotenda, Pillai, Sreejarani Kesavan and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Coating properties, resistance response, molecular mechanisms and anthracnose decay reduction in green skin avocado fruit (‘Fuerte’) coated with chitosan hydrochloride loaded with functional compounds. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 186 111812, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2021.111812
Mashiane, Petunia, Shoko, Tinotenda, Manhivi, Vimbainashe, Slabbert, Retha, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). A comparison of bioactive metabolites, antinutrients, and bioactivities of African pumpkin leaves (Momordica balsamina L.) cooked by different culinary techniques. Molecules, 27 (6) 1901, 1901. doi: 10.3390/molecules27061901
Osondu, Hasten Aloy Alozie, Akinola, Stephen Abiola, Shoko, Tinotenda and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Phenolic compounds suppress anthracnose decay by enhancing antifungal properties and biochemical defence responses in avocado fruit. Journal of Plant Pathology, 104 (2), 711-720. doi: 10.1007/s42161-022-01085-3
Cele, Nobahle P., Akinola, Stephen A., Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Shoko, Tinotenda, Remize, Fabienne and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Influence of Lactic Acid Bacterium Strains on Changes in Quality, Functional Compounds and Volatile Compounds of Mango Juice from Different Cultivars during Fermentation. Foods, 11 (5) 682, 1-20. doi: 10.3390/foods11050682
Wright, Olivia R. L., Sivakumar, Dharini, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Netzel, Michael E. (2022). Food and nutrition security: underutilized plant and animal-based foods. Frontiers in Nutrition, 8 821388, 821388. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2021.821388
Nabot, Marion, Guérin, Marie, Sivakumar, Dharini, Remize, Fabienne and Garcia, Cyrielle (2022). Variability of Bacterial Homopolysaccharide Production and Properties during Food Processing. Biology, 11 (2) 171, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/biology11020171
Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Slabbert, Retha M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Co-Ingestion of Natal Plums (Carissa macrocarpa) and Marula Nuts (Sclerocarya birrea) in a Snack Bar and Its Effect on Phenolic Compounds and Bioactivities. Molecules, 27 (1) 310, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/molecules27010310
Selokela, Lesego M., Laurie, Sunette M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2022). Impact of different postharvest thermal processes on changes in antioxidant constituents, activity and nutritional compounds in sweet potato with varying flesh colour. South African Journal of Botany, 144, 380-388. doi: 10.1016/j.sajb.2021.09.009
Seke, Faith, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Shoko, Tinotenda, Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Extraction optimisation, hydrolysis, antioxidant properties and bioaccessibility of phenolic compounds in Natal plum fruit (Carissa Macrocarpa). Food Bioscience, 44 (Part A) 101425, 101425. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101425
Mashiane, Petunia, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Shoko, Tinotenda, Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Cooking African pumpkin leaves (Momordica balsamina L.) by stir-frying improved bioactivity and bioaccessibility of metabolites—metabolomic and chemometric approaches. Foods, 10 (11) 2890, 2890. doi: 10.3390/foods10112890
Mashitoa, Florence M., Shoko, Tinotenda, Slabbert, Retha M., Shai, Jerry L., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). A practical chemometric approach using UPLC–QTOF/MS tool to investigate three varieties of pumpkin species and in vitro bioactivities. Food Bioscience, 43 101229, 101229. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2021.101229
Mashitoa, Florence M., Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Akinola, Stephen A., Garcia, Cyrielle, Remize, Fabienne, Shoko, Tinotenda and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Changes in phenolics and antioxidant capacity during fermentation and simulated in vitro digestion of mango puree fermented with different lactic acid bacteria. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 45 (11) e15937, 1-13. doi: 10.1111/jfpp.15937
Sivakumar, Dharini, Tuna Gunes, Nurdan and Romanazzi, Gianfranco (2021). A Comprehensive Review on the Impact of Edible Coatings, Essential Oils, and Their Nano Formulations on Postharvest Decay Anthracnose of Avocados, Mangoes, and Papayas. Frontiers in Microbiology, 12 711092, 1-10. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.711092
Mashitoa, Florence M., Shoko, Tinotenda, Shai, Jerry L., Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Influence of different types of drying methods on color properties, phenolic metabolites and bioactivities of pumpkin leaves of var. Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne ex Poir). Frontiers in Nutrition, 8 694649, 1-9. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2021.694649
Seke, Faith, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Shoko, Tinotenda, Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Effect of freeze drying and simulated gastrointestinal digestion on phenolic metabolites and antioxidant property of the Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa). Foods, 10 (6) 1420, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/foods10061420
Mashitoa, Florence M., Manhivi, Vimbainashe, Slabbert, Retha M., Shai, Jerry L. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Changes in antinutrients, phenolics, antioxidant activities and in vitro α-glucosidase inhibitory activity in pumpkin leaves (Cucurbita moschata) during different domestic cooking methods. Food Science and Biotechnology, 30 (6), 793-800. doi: 10.1007/s10068-021-00916-w
Mashitoa, Florence M., Akinola, Stephen A., Manhevi, Vimbainashe E., Garcia, Cyrielle, Remize, Fabienne, Slabbert, Retha. M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Influence of Fermentation of Pasteurised Papaya Puree with Different Lactic Acid Bacterial Strains on Quality and Bioaccessibility of Phenolic Compounds during In Vitro Digestion. Foods, 10 (5) 962, 1-20. doi: 10.3390/foods10050962
Mashiane, Petunia, Mashitoa, Florence M., Slabbert, Retha M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2021). Impact of household cooking techniques on colour, antioxidant and sensory properties of African pumpkin and pumpkin leaves. International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science, 23 100307, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgfs.2021.100307
Managa, Millicent G., Shai, Jerry, Thi Phan, Anh Dao, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Impact of household cooking techniques on African nightshade and Chinese cabbage on phenolic compounds, antinutrients, in vitro antioxidant, and β-glucosidase cctivity. Frontiers in Nutrition, 7 580550, 580550. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2020.580550
Mphaphuli, Tshudufhadzo, Slabbert, Retha M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Storage temperature and time changes of phenolic compounds and antioxidant properties of Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa). Food Bioscience, 38 100772, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2020.100772
Sivakumar, Dharini, Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Slabbert, Retha M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Remize, Fabienne (2020). Phytochemical and nutritional quality changes during irrigation and postharvest processing of the underutilized vegetable African nightshade. Frontiers in Nutrition, 7 576532, 1-12. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2020.576532
Mpai, Semakaleng and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Stimulation of Light-Emitting Diode Treatment on Defence System and Changes in Mesocarp Metabolites of Avocados Cultivars (Hass and Fuerte) during Simulated Market Shelf Conditions. Agronomy, 10 (11) 1654, 1-25. doi: 10.3390/agronomy10111654
Moloto, Mapula R., Phan, Anh Dao T., Shai, Jerry L., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Comparison of phenolic compounds, carotenoids, amino acid composition, in vitro antioxidant and anti-diabetic activities in the leaves of Seven Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) cultivars. Foods, 9 (9) 1285, 1285. doi: 10.3390/foods9091285
Managa, Millicent G., Mpai, Semagalene, Remize, Fabienne, Garcia, Cyrielle and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Impact of moist cooking methods on colour, anti-nutritive compounds and phenolic metabolites in African nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.). Food Chemistry, 325 126805, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126805
Degrain, Alexandre, Manhivi, Vimbainashe, Remize, Fabienne, Garcia, Cyrielle and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Effect of Lactic Acid Fermentation on Color, Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity in African Nightshade. Microorganisms, 8 (9) 1324, 1-12. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8091324
Mpai, Semakaleng and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Influence of growing seasons on metabolic composition, and fruit quality of avocado cultivars at ‘ready-to-eat stage’. Scientia Horticulturae, 265 109159, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.109159
Mphaphuli, Tshudufhadzo, Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Slabbert, Retha, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Enrichment of mango fruit leathers with natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) improves their phytochemical content and antioxidant properties. Foods, 9 (4) 431, 431. doi: 10.3390/foods9040431
Ntsoane, Makgafele L., Sivakumar, Dharini and Mahajan, Pramod V. (2020). Optimisation of O2 and CO2 concentrations to retain quality and prolong shelf life of ‘shelly’ mango fruit using a simplex lattice mixture design. Biosystems Engineering, 192, 14-23. doi: 10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2020.01.009
Managa, G. Millicent, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Effects of different drying methods on untargeted phenolic metabolites, and antioxidant activity in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis) and nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.). Molecules, 25 (6) 1326, 1-23. doi: 10.3390/molecules25061326
Mbandlwa, Noxolo P., Fotouo-M, Helene, Maboko, Martin M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Stomatal conductance, leaf chlorophyll content, growth, and yield of sweet pepper in response to plant growth regulators. International Journal of Vegetable Science, 26 (2), 116-126. doi: 10.1080/19315260.2019.1610925
Munhuweyi, Karen, Mpai, Semakaleng and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Extension of avocado fruit postharvest quality using non-chemical treatments. Agronomy, 10 (2) 212, 1-21. doi: 10.3390/agronomy10020212
Mbandlwa, Noxolo P., Fotouo-M, Helene, Maboko, Martin M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Preharvest application of naphthalene acetic acid and kelpak® improve postharvest quality and phytonutrient contents of sweet pepper. International Journal of Vegetable Science, 26 (1), 3-14. doi: 10.1080/19315260.2019.1570415
Manhivi, Vimbainashe E., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2020). Enhancement of the phytonutrient content of a gluten-free soup using a composite of vegetables. International Journal of Food Properties, 23 (1), 1051-1065. doi: 10.1080/10942912.2020.1778028
Mashabela, Madonna, Mahajan, Pramod V. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). Influence of different types of modified atmosphere packaging films and storage time on quality and bioactive compounds in fresh-cut cauliflower. Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 22 100374, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2019.100374
Mampholo, Bevly M., Maboko, Martin, Soundy, Puffy and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). Postharvest responses of hydroponically grown lettuce varieties to nitrogen application rate. Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 18 (10), 2272-2283. doi: 10.1016/S2095-3119(19)62664-X
Ndou, Aysha, Tinyani, Peter P., Slabbert, Retha.M., Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). An integrated approach for harvesting Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) for quality and functional compounds related to maturity stages. Food Chemistry, 293, 499-510. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.04.102
Gununu, Pascalia R., Munhuweyi, Karen, Obianom, Patience C. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). Assessment of eleven South African peach cultivars for susceptibility to brown rot and blue mould. Scientia Horticulturae, 254, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.04.067
Ntsoane, Makgafele Lucia, Luca, Alexandru, Zude-Sasse, Manuela, Sivakumar, Dharini and Mahajan, Pramod V. (2019). Impact of low oxygen storage on quality attributes including pigments and volatile compounds in 'shelly’ mango. Scientia Horticulturae, 250, 174-183. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.02.041
Ntsoane, Makgafele Lucia, Zude-Sasse, Manuela, Mahajan, Pramod and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). Quality assesment and postharvest technology of mango: A review of its current status and future perspectives. Scientia Horticulturae, 249, 77-85. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.01.033
Lekala, Chembi Solomon, Madani, Khalil Saber H., Phan, Anh Dao Thi, Maboko, Martin Makgose, Fotouo, Helen, Soundy, Puffy, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). Cultivar-specific responses in red sweet peppers grown under shade nets and controlled-temperature plastic tunnel environment on antioxidant constituents at harvest. Food Chemistry, 275, 85-94. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.09.097
Ntsoane, Makgafele Lucia, Jalali, Ali, Römer, Julia, Duewel, Karsten, Göller, Christoph, Kühn, Roland, Mähne, Kilian, Geyer, Martin, Sivakumar, Dharini and Mahajan, Pramod V. (2019). Performance evaluation of silica gel-water adsorption based cooling system for mango fruit storage in Sub-Saharan Africa. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 149, 195-199. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2018.12.004
Maroga, Gludia M., Soundy, Puffy and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). Different postharvest responses of fresh-cut sweet peppers related to quality and antioxidant and phenylalanine ammonia lyase activities during exposure to light-emitting diode treatments. Foods, 8 (9) 359, 1-17. doi: 10.3390/foods8090359
Romanazzi, Gianfranco, Feliziani, Erica and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). Chitosan, a biopolymer with triple action on postharvest decay of fruit and vegetables: Eliciting, antimicrobial and film-forming properties. Frontiers in Microbiology, 9 2745, 1-9. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.02745
Mashabela, Madonna N., Maboko, Martin, Soundy, Puffy and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). Impact of nitrogen supply on glucosinolate content and phenolic acids in cauliflower varieties. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section B: Soil and Plant Science, 503-510. doi: 10.1080/09064710.2019.1611915
Obianom, Chinelo, Romanazzi, Gianfranco and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). Effects of chitosan treatment on avocado postharvest diseases and expression of phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, chitinase and lipoxygenase genes. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 147, 214-221. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2018.10.004
Managa, Millicent G., Remize, Fabienne, Garcia, Cyrielle and Sivakumar, Dharini (2019). Effect of Moist Cooking Blanching on Colour, Phenolic Metabolites and Glucosinolate Content in Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis). Foods, 8 (9) 399, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/foods8090399
Mampholo, Bevly M., Maboko, Martin M., Soundy, Puffy and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Variety-specific responses of lettuce grown in a gravel-film technique closed hydroponic system to N supply on yield, morphology, phytochemicals, mineral content and safety. Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 17 (11), 2447-2457. doi: 10.1016/S2095-3119(18)62007-6
Madonna, Mashabela, Caleb, Oluwafemi J., Sivakumar, Dharini and Mahajan, Pramod V. (2018). Understanding the physiological response of fresh-cut cauliflower for developing a suitable packaging system. Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 17, 179-186. doi: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2018.07.002
Mashabela, Madonna N., Maboko, Martin M., Soundy, Puffy and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Variety specific responses of cauliflower varieties (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) to different N application rates on yield, colour and ascorbic acid content at harvest. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section B: Soil and Plant Science, 68 (6), 541-545. doi: 10.1080/09064710.2018.1440002
Managa, Millicent G., Tinyani, Peter P., Senyolo, Grany M., Soundy, Puffy, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Impact of transportation, storage, and retail shelf conditions on lettuce quality and phytonutrients losses in the supply chain. Food Science and Nutrition, 6 (6) DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.685, 1527-1536. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.685
Mpai, Semkaleng, du Preez, Rosemary, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Phytochemicals and nutritional composition in accessions of Kei-apple (Dovyalis caffra): Southern African indigenous fruit. Food Chemistry, 253, 37-45. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.01.099
Obianom, Chinelo and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Differential response to combined prochloraz and thyme oil drench treatment in avocados against the control of anthracnose and stem-end rot. Phytoparasitica, 46 (3), 273-281. doi: 10.1007/s12600-018-0663-9
Sivakumar, Dharini, Chen, Lingyun and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2018). A comprehensive review on beneficial dietary phytochemicals in common traditional Southern African leafy vegetables. Food Science and Nutrition, 6 (4), 714-727. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.643
Sivakumar, Dharini, Jifon, Johan and Soundy, Puffy (2018). Spectral quality of photo-selective shade nettings improves antioxidants and overall quality in selected fresh produce after postharvest storage. Food Reviews International, 34 (3), 290-307. doi: 10.1080/87559129.2017.1298124
Phahlane, Charmaine J.T., Maboko, Martin M., Soundy, Puffy and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Development, Yield, and Antioxidant Content in Red Cabbage As Affected by Plant Density and Nitrogen Rate. International Journal of Vegetable Science, 24 (2), 160-168. doi: 10.1080/19315260.2017.1403987
Tinyane, Peter P., Soundy, Puffy and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Growing ‘Hass’ avocado fruit under different coloured shade netting improves the marketable yield and affects fruit ripening. Scientia Horticulturae, 230, 43-49. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2017.11.020
Bill, Malick, Pillai, Sreejarani Kesavan, Tinyane, Peter, Ray, Suprakas Sinha and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). The Effect of Thyme Oil Low-Density Polyethylene Impregnated Pellets in Polylactic Acid Sachets on Storage Quality of Ready-to-Eat Avocado. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 11 (1), 141-151. doi: 10.1007/s11947-017-2001-5
Obianom, Chinelo and Sivakumar, Dharini (2018). Natural plant volatiles as an alternative approach to control stem-end rot in avocado cultivars. Journal of Phytopathology, 166 (1), 1-9. doi: 10.1111/jph.12653
Malejane, Dunsfort N., Tinyani, Peter, Soundy, Puffy, Sultanbawa, Yasmina and Sivakumar, Dharini (2017). Deficit irrigation improves phenolic content and antioxidant activity in leafy lettuce varieties. Food Science and Nutrition, 6 (2), 334-341. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.559
Glowacz, Marcin, Bill, Malick, Tinyane, Peter P and Sivakumar, Dharini (2017). Maintaining postharvest quality of cold stored ‘Hass’ avocados by altering the fatty acids content and composition with the use of natural volatile compounds – methyl jasmonate and methyl salicylate. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 97 (15), 5186-5193. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.8400
Nitcheu Ngemakwe, P. H., Remize, F., Thaoge, M. L. and Sivakumar, D. (2017). Phytochemical and nutritional properties of underutilised fruits in the southern African region. South African Journal of Botany, 113, 137-149. doi: 10.1016/j.sajb.2017.08.006
Glowacz, Marcin, Roets, Nico and Sivakumar, Dharini (2017). Control of anthracnose disease via increased activity of defence related enzymes in ‘Hass’ avocado fruit treated with methyl jasmonate and methyl salicylate. Food Chemistry, 234, 163-167. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.04.063
Bill, Malick, Korsten, Lise, Remize, Fabienne, Glowacz, Marcin and Sivakumar, Dharini (2017). Effect of thyme oil vapours exposure on phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) and lipoxygenase (LOX) genes expression, and control of anthracnose in ‘Hass’ and ‘Ryan’ avocado fruit. Scientia Horticulturae, 224, 232-237. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2017.06.026
Bvenura, Callistus and Sivakumar, Dharini (2017). The role of wild fruits and vegetables in delivering a balanced and healthy diet. Food Research International, 99, 15-30. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2017.06.046
Mouatcho, Joel Claude, Tzortzakis, Nikolaos, Soundy, Puffy and Sivakumar, Dharini (2017). Bio-sanitation treatment using essential oils against E. coli O157:H7 on fresh lettuce. New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science, 45 (3), 165-174. doi: 10.1080/01140671.2016.1269813
Mampa, Salfina S., Maboko, Martin M., Soundy, Puffy and Sivakumar, Dharini (2017). Nitrogen application and leaf harvesting improves yield and nutritional quality of beetroot. HortTechnology, 27 (3), 337-343. doi: 10.21273/HORTTECH03599-16
Romanazzi, Gianfranco, Feliziani, Erica, Baños, Silvia Bautista and Sivakumar, Dharini (2017). Shelf life extension of fresh fruit and vegetables by chitosan treatment. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 57 (3), 579-601. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2014.900474
Khumalo, Kenneth N., Tinyane, Peter, Soundy, Puffy, Romanazzi, Gianfranco, Glowacz, Marcin and Sivakumar, Dharini (2017). Effect of thyme oil vapour exposure on the brown rot infection, phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) activity, phenolic content and antioxidant activity in red and yellow skin peach cultivars. Scientia Horticulturae, 214, 195-199. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2016.11.044
Mampholo, Bevly M., Maboko, Martin M., Soundy, Puffy and Sivakumar, Dharini (2016). Phytochemicals and Overall Quality of Leafy Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) Varieties Grown in Closed Hydroponic System. Journal of Food Quality, 39 (6), 805-815. doi: 10.1111/jfq.12234
Mari, Marta, Bautista-Baños, Silvia and Sivakumar, Dharini (2016). Decay control in the postharvest system: Role of microbial and plant volatile organic compounds. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 122, 70-81. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2016.04.014
Mahlangu, R. I.S., Maboko, M. M., Sivakumar, D., Soundy, P. and Jifon, J. (2016). Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) growth, yield and quality response to nitrogen fertilization in a non-circulating hydroponic system. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 39 (12), 1766-1775. doi: 10.1080/01904167.2016.1187739
Mampholo, Bevly M., Sivakumar, Dharini and Thompson, A. Keith (2016). Maintaining overall quality of fresh traditional leafy vegetables of Southern Africa during the postharvest chain. Food Reviews International, 32 (4), 400-416. doi: 10.1080/87559129.2015.1094817
Cindi, Meluci David, Soundy, Puffy, Romanazzi, Gianfranco and Sivakumar, Dharini (2016). Different defense responses and brown rot control in two Prunus persica cultivars to essential oil vapours after storage. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 119, 9-17. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2016.04.007
Tzortzakis, Nikos, Chrysargyris, Antonios, Sivakumar, Dharini and Loulakakis, Kostas (2016). Vapour or dipping applications of methyl jasmonate, vinegar and sage oil for pepper fruit sanitation towards grey mould. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 118, 120-127. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2016.04.004
Buthelezi, Millicent N. Duduzile, Soundy, Puffy, Jifon, John and Sivakumar, Dharini (2016). Spectral quality of photo-selective nets improves phytochemicals and aroma volatiles in coriander leaves (Coriandrum sativum L.) after postharvest storage. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 161, 328-334. doi: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2016.05.032
Ntsoane, Lucia L.M., Soundy, Puffy, Jifon, John and Sivakumar, Dharini (2016). Variety-specific responses of lettuce grown under the different-coloured shade nets on phytochemical quality after postharvest storage. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 91 (5), 520-528. doi: 10.1080/14620316.2016.1178080
Bill, Malick, Sivakumar, Dharini, Beukes, Mervyn and Korsten, Lise (2016). Expression of pathogenesis-related (PR) genes in avocados fumigated with thyme oil vapours and control of anthracnose. Food Chemistry, 194, 938-943. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.08.105
Pillai, Sreejarani Kesavan, Maubane, Lesego, Sinha Ray, Suprakas, Khumalo, Vincent, Bill, Malick and Sivakumar, Dharini (2016). Development of antifungal films based on low-density polyethylene and thyme oil for avocado packaging. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 133 (8) 43045. doi: 10.1002/app.43045
Mashabela, Madonna N., Selahle, Kamogelo M., Soundy, Puffy, Crosby, Kevin M. and Sivakumar, Dharini (2015). Bioactive Compounds and Fruit Quality of Green Sweet Pepper Grown under Different Colored Shade Netting during Postharvest Storage. Journal of Food Science, 80 (11), H2612-H2618. doi: 10.1111/1750-3841.13103
Polenta, Gustavo, Budde, Claudio, Sivakumar, Dharini, Nanni, Mariana and Guidi, Silvina (2015). Evaluation of biochemical and quality attributes to monitor the application of heat and cold treatments in tomato fruit (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.). Journal of Food Quality, 38 (3), 153-163. doi: 10.1111/jfq.12139
Cindi, Meluci David, Shittu, Taofik, Sivakumar, Dharini and Bautista-Baños, Silvia (2015). Chitosan boehmite-alumina nanocomposite films and thyme oil vapour control brown rot in peaches (Prunus persica L.) during postharvest storage. Crop Protection, 72, 127-131. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2015.03.011
Gutiérrez-Martínez, Porfirio, Avila-Peña, Rosa Cristina, Sivakumar, Dharini and Bautista-Baños, Silvia (2015). Postharvest evaluation of Goldfinger banana (FHIA-01) at different storage temperatures followed by an acclimation time. Fruits, 70 (3), 173-179. doi: 10.1051/fruits/2015008
Selahle, Kamogelo M., Sivakumar, Dharini, Jifon, John and Soundy, Puffy (2015). Postharvest responses of red and yellow sweet peppers grown under photo-selective nets. Food Chemistry, 173, 951-956. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.10.034
Mampholo, Mmakatane B., Sivakumar, Dharini and Van Rensburg, Jansen (2015). Variation in bioactive compounds and quality parameters in different modified atmosphere packaging during postharvest storage of traditional leafy vegetables (Amaranthus cruentus L and Solanum Retroflexum). Journal of Food Quality, 38 (1), 1-12. doi: 10.1111/jfq.12120
Sivakumar, Dharini and Bautista-Baños, Silvia (2014). A review on the use of essential oils for postharvest decay control and maintenance of fruit quality during storage. Crop Protection, 64, 27-37. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2014.05.012
Bill, Malick, Sivakumar, Dharini, Korsten, Lise and Thompson, A. Keith (2014). The efficacy of combined application of edible coatings and thyme oil in inducing resistance components in avocado (Persea americana Mill.) against anthracnose during post-harvest storage. Crop Protection, 64, 159-167. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2014.06.015
Bill, Malick, Sivakumar, Dharini, Thompson, A. Keith and Korsten, Lise (2014). Avocado Fruit Quality Management during the Postharvest Supply Chain. Food Reviews International, 30 (3), 169-202. doi: 10.1080/87559129.2014.907304
Selahle, Maphoko Kamogelo, Sivakumar, Dharini and Soundy, Puffy (2014). Effect of photo-selective nettings on post-harvest quality and bioactive compounds in selected tomato cultivars. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 94 (11), 2187-2195. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.6536
Shittu, T. A., Jayaramudu, J., Sivakumar, D. and Sadiku, E. R. (2014). Physicochemical and Engineering Properties of Nanocomposite Films Based on Chitosan and Pseudoboehmite Alumina. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 7 (8), 2423-2433. doi: 10.1007/s11947-014-1305-y
Yang, Jinyi, Li, Jing, Jiang, Yueming, Duan, Xuewu, Qu, Hongxia, Yang, Bao, Chen, Feng and Sivakumar, Dharini (2014). Natural Occurrence, Analysis, and Prevention of Mycotoxins in Fruits and their Processed Products. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 54 (1), 64-83. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2011.569860
Sellamuthu, Periyar Selvam, Denoya, Gabriela Inés, Sivakumar, Dharini, Polenta, Gustavo Alberto and Soundy, Puffy (2013). Comparison of the contents of bioactive compounds and quality parameters in selected mango cultivars. Journal of Food Quality, 36 (6), 394-402. doi: 10.1111/jfq.12058
Tinyane, Peter Phushdi, Sivakumar, Dharini and Soundy, Puffy (2013). Influence of photo-selective netting on fruit quality parameters and bioactive compounds in selected tomato cultivars. Scientia Horticulturae, 161, 340-349. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2013.06.024
Sellamuthu, Periyar Selvam, Mafune, Mpho, Sivakumar, Dharini and Soundy, Puffy (2013). Thyme oil vapour and modified atmosphere packaging reduce anthracnose incidence and maintain fruit quality in avocado. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 93 (12), 3024-3031. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.6135
Sivakumar, Dharini and Fallik, Elazar (2013). Influence of Heat Treatments on Quality Retention of Fresh and Fresh-Cut Produce. Food Reviews International, 29 (3), 294-320. doi: 10.1080/87559129.2013.790048
Bautista-Baños, Silvia, Sivakumar, Dharini, Bello-Pérez, Arturo, Villanueva-Arce, Ramón and Hernández-López, Mónica (2013). A review of the management alternatives for controlling fungi on papaya fruit during the postharvest supply chain. Crop Protection, 49, 8-20. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2013.02.011
Sellamuthu, Periyar Selvam, Sivakumar, Dharini, Soundy, Puffy and Korsten, Lise (2013). Essential oil vapours suppress the development of anthracnose and enhance defence related and antioxidant enzyme activities in avocado fruit. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 81, 66-72. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2013.02.007
Mpho, Mafune, Sivakumar, Dharini, Sellamuthu, Periyar Selvam and Bautista-Baños, Silvia (2013). Use of Lemongrass Oil and Modified Atmosphere Packaging on Control of Anthracnose and Quality Maintenance in Avocado Cultivars. Journal of Food Quality, 36 (3), 198-208. doi: 10.1111/jfq.12027
Mampholo, Bevly Mmakatane, Sivakumar, Dharini, Beukes, Mervyn and van Rensburg, Willem Jansen (2013). Effect of modified atmosphere packaging on the quality and bioactive compounds of Chinese cabbage (Brasicca rapa L. ssp. chinensis). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 93 (8), 2008-2015. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.6007
Sellamuthu, Periyar Selvam, Sivakumar, Dharini and Soundy, Puffy (2013). Antifungal Activity and Chemical Composition of Thyme, Peppermint and Citronella Oils in Vapor Phase against Avocado and Peach Postharvest Pathogens. Journal of Food Safety, 33 (1), 86-93. doi: 10.1111/jfs.12026
Sivakumar, Dharini and Wall, Marisa M. (2013). Papaya Fruit Quality Management during the Postharvest Supply Chain. Food Reviews International, 29 (1), 24-48. doi: 10.1080/87559129.2012.692138
Sivakumar, Dharini, Van Deventer, Francois, Terry, Leon Alexander, Polenta, Gustavo Alberto and Korsten, Lise (2012). Combination of 1-methylcyclopropene treatment and controlled atmosphere storage retains overall fruit quality and bioactive compounds in mango. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 92 (4), 821-830. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.4653
Hanekom, Elize, Sivakumar, Dharini, Naudé, Yvette, Rohwer, Egmont Richard and Korsten, Lise (2011). Retraction to "Influence of postharvest treatments on visual appearance, sensory analysis and aroma volatile compounds of 'Mauritius' litchi fruit during storage" [Postharvest Biol. Technol. 57 (3) (2010) 155-161]. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 62 (2). doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2011.07.002
Sivakumar, Dharini, Jiang, Yuming and Yahia, Elhadi M. (2011). Maintaining mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruit quality during the export chain. Food Research International, 44 (5), 1254-1263. doi: 10.1016/j.foodres.2010.11.022
Osman, Mohamed Salia, Sivakumar, Dharini and Korsten, Lise (2011). Effect of biocontrol agent Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and 1-methyl cyclopropene on the control of postharvest diseases and maintenance of fruit quality. Crop Protection, 30 (2), 173-178. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2010.09.014
De Reuck, Karen, Sivakumar, Dharini and Korsten, Lise (2010). Effect of passive and active modified atmosphere packaging on quality retention of two cultivars of litchi (Litchi Chinensis Sonn.). Journal of Food Quality, 33 (SUPPL. 1), 337-351. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-4557.2010.00335.x
Arrebola, Eva, Sivakumar, Dharini and Korsten, Lise (2010). Effect of volatile compounds produced by Bacillus strains on postharvest decay in citrus. Biological Control, 53 (1), 122-128. doi: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2009.11.010
Sivakumar, Dharini, Terry, Leon A. and Korsten, Lise (2010). An overview on litchi fruit quality and alternative postharvest treatments to replace sulfur dioxide fumigation. Food Reviews International, 26 (2), 162-188. doi: 10.1080/87559121003590516
Sivakumar, Dharini and Korsten, Lise (2010). Fruit quality and physiological responses of litchi cultivar McLean's Red to 1-methylcyclopropene pre-treatment and controlled atmosphere storage conditions. LWT, 43 (6), 942-948. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2010.02.001
Arrebola, Eva, Sivakumar, Dharini, Bacigalupo, Romina and Korsten, Lise (2010). Combined application of antagonist Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and essential oils for the control of peach postharvest diseases. Crop Protection, 29 (4), 369-377. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2009.08.001
Mekbib, Sissay B., Regnier, Thierry J.C., Sivakumar, Dharini and Korsten, Lise (2009). Evaluation of ethiopian plant extracts, Acacia seyal and withania somnifera, to control green mould and ensure quality maintenance of citrus (Citrus sinensis L.). Fruits, 64 (5), 285-294. doi: 10.1051/fruits/2009023
De Reuck, Karen, Sivakumar, Dharini and Korsten, Lise (2009). Integrated application of 1-methylcyclopropene and modified atmosphere packaging to improve quality retention of litchi cultivars during storage. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 52 (1), 71-77. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2008.09.013
De Reuck, Karen, Sivakumar, Dharini and Korsten, Lise (2009). Effect of integrated application of chitosan coating and modified atmosphere packaging on overall quality retention in litchi cultivars. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 89 (5), 915-920. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.3501
Cronje, R. B., Sivakumar, D., Mostert, P. G. and Korsten, L. (2009). Effect of different preharvest treatment regimes on fruit quality of litchi cultivar 'Maritius'. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 32 (1), 19-29. doi: 10.1080/01904160802530987
Sivakumar, Dharini, Arrebola, Eva and Korsten, Lise (2008). Postharvest decay control and quality retention in litchi (cv. McLean's Red) by combined application of modified atmosphere packaging and antimicrobial agents. Crop Protection, 27 (8), 1208-1214. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2008.03.002
Sivakumar, Dharini and Korsten, Lise (2008). Litchi quality in the postharvest horticulture chain. Stewart Postharvest Review, 4 (3) 2. doi: 10.2212/spr.2008.3.2
Sivakumar, Dharini, Naudé, Yvette, Rohwer, Egmont and Korsten, Lise (2008). Volatile compounds, quality attributes, mineral composition and pericarp structure of South African litchi export cultivars Mauritius and McLean's Red. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 88 (6), 1074-1081. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.3201
Sivakumar, Dharini and Korsten, Lise (2007). Alternative methods for controlling postharvest diseases of rambutan during storage and transportation. Stewart Postharvest Review, 3 (6) 5. doi: 10.2212/spr.2007.6.5
Sivakumar, Dharini, Zeeman, Karin and Korsten, Lise (2007). Effect of a biocontrol agent (Bacillus subtilis) and modified atmosphere packaging on postharvest decay control and quality retention of litchi during storage. Phytoparasitica, 35 (5), 507-518. doi: 10.1007/BF03020609
Sivakumar, Dharini and Korsten, Lise (2007). Relating leaf nutrient status to fruit quality attributes in Litchi cv. 'Mauritius'. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 30 (10), 1727-1735. doi: 10.1080/01904160701615574
Sivakumar, Dharini and Korsten, Lise (2006). Influence of modified atmosphere packaging and postharvest treatments on quality retention of litchi cv. Mauritius. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 41 (2), 135-142. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2006.03.007
Sivakumar, Dharini and Korsten, Lise (2006). Evaluation of the integrated application of two types of modified atmosphere packaging and hot water treatments on quality retention in the litchi cultivar 'McLean's Red'. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 81 (4), 639-644. doi: 10.1080/14620316.2006.11512117
Govender, Veloshinie, Korsten, Lise and Sivakumar, Dharini (2005). Semi-commercial evaluation of Bacillus licheniformis to control mango postharvest diseases in South Africa. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 38 (1), 57-65. doi: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2005.04.005
Sivakumar, D., Sultanbawa, Y., Ranasingh, N., Kumara, P. and Wijesundera, R. L. C. (2005). Effect of the combined application of chitosan and carbonate salts on the incidence of anthracnose and on the quality of papaya during storage. Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology, 80 (4), 447-452. doi: 10.1080/14620316.2005.11511958
Sivakumar, Dharini, Regnier, Thierry, Demoz, Besrat and Korsten, Lise (2005). Effect of different post-harvest treatments on overall quality retention in litchi fruit during low temperature storage. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 80 (1), 32-38. doi: 10.1080/14620316.2005.11511887
Conference Papers
Zhang, J., Sivakumar, D., Netzel, M.E. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2024). Minerals and trace elements in broad-leaved Geebung (Persoonia stradbrokensis), an underutilised native Australian fruit. 57th Nutrition Society of New Zealand and 47th Nutrition Society of Australia Joint Annual Scientific Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand, 28 November – 1 December 2023. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/s0029665124000740
Chen, Gengning, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Netzel, Michael, Cozzolino, Daniel, Olarte Mantilla, Sandra and Sivakumar, Dharini (2024). Burdekin plum fruit leather processing and storage. Joint virtual workshop between the Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences (CNAFS), Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The University of Queensland, Australia and the Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa, Promoting Health and Food Security with Indigenous Crops, Virtual, 5-6 March 2024.
Zhang, Jiale, Sivakumaran, Dharini, Netzel, Michael E. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2023). Minerals and trace elements in broad-leaved Geebung (Persoonia stradbrokensis), an underutilised native Australian fruit. Nutrition and Wellbeing in Oceania, Joint Conference of the Nutrition Societies of New Zealand and Australia, Auckland, New Zealand, 28 November-1 December 2023.
Chen, Gengning, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Netzel, Michael E., Cozzolino, Daniel, Olarte Mantilla, Sandra Milena and Sivakumaran, Dharini (2023). Phenolic compounds of Burdekin plum during fruit leather processing and storage. Queensland Annual Chemistry Symposium (QACS), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 24 November 2023.
Phan, A., Zhang, J., Seididamyeh, M., Srivarathan, S., Netzel, M., Sivakumar, D. and Sultanbawa, Y. (2022). Maturity effect on selected quality parameters in wild-harvested Terminalia ferdinandiana (Exell) fruit. TROPAG, International Agriculture Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 31 October-2 November 2022.
Mashabela, N. M., Sivakumar, D. and Soundy, P. (2016). Variation in fruit quality in HTSP-5 green bell pepper grown under different photo-selective nets. XXIX International Horticultural Congress on Horticulture: Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 17 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1123.9
Hewajulige, I. G. N., Sivakumar, D., Sultanbawa, Y., Wijeratnam, R.S.W. and Wijesundera, R. L. C. (2007). Effect of chitosan coating on the control of anthracnose and overall quality retention of papaya (Carica papaya L.) during storage. 1st International Symposium on Papaya, Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 22-24 November 2005. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2007.740.29