2026
Ngubane, S., Adeyemi, J.O., Roy, S. and Fawole, O.A., 2026. Nanoparticle-Based Techniques for Preserving Fruit and Vegetables Postharvest Quality: Mechanism and Efficacy in Food Packaging Technology. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 19(3), p.110. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11947-025-04185-x.
2025
Kaseke, T., Nxumalo, K.A., Shinga, M.H., Chapman, T., Magangana, T.P., Ngcobo, B.L., Fadiji, T. and Fawole, O.A., 2025. Innovation in Drying of Underutilized African Fruits and Vegetables: Current Status, Challenges and Prospects. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 148, p.108500. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108500.
Leta, T.B., Adeyemi, J.O. and Fawole, O.A., 2025. Carbon Dot Nanoparticles Synthesized from Horticultural Extracts for Postharvest Shelf-Life Extension of Fruits and Vegetables. Plants, 14(16), p.2523. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14162523.
Mbonambi, N.P., Adeyemi, J.O., Seke, F. and Fawole, O.A., 2025. Fabrication and Application of Bio-Based Natural Polymer Coating/Film for Food Preservation: A Review. Processes, 13(8), p.2436. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr13082436.
Prasad, J., Kumar, N., Jaiswal, R., Yadav, A., Sharma, S.P., Fawole, O.A. and Kaushik, N., 2025. Biopolymer Based Composite Packaging: A Sustainable Approach for Fruits and Vegetables Preservation. Applied Food Research, 5(2), p.101211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afres.2025.101211.
Mangope, K., Kaseke, T. and Fawole, O.A., 2025. Spray-Drying Microencapsulation of Fixed Oils: An Innovative and Sustainable Technology to Enhance Oxidative Stability, Functionality and Application in Food Systems. Applied Food Research, 5(2), p.101200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afres.2025.101200.
Olarewaju, O.O., Fawole, O.A., Baiyegunhi, L.J. and Mabhaudhi, T., 2025. Integrating Sustainable Agricultural Practices to Enhance Climate Resilience and Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Multidisciplinary Perspective. Sustainability, 17(14), p.6259. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17146259.
Mukwevho, P.L., Kaseke, T. and Fawole, O.A., 2025. Innovations in Biodegradable Packaging and Edible Coating of Shelled Temperate Nuts. Food and Bioprocess Technology, p.1-32. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11947-025-03913-7.
Mukaila, Y.O., Pfukwa, T.M. and Fawole, O.A., 2025. Essential oils from South African indigenous plants: Extraction techniques, phytochemistry, biological activities and applications. South African Journal of Botany, 180, p.774-794. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2025.04.004.
Chauke, H., Silue, Y., Aremu, A.O and Fawole, O.A., 2025. Nutritional values, phytochemical composition and bioactivities of Sclerocarya birrea (Marula) seeds and its potential applications: Current research and future directions. South African Journal of Botany, (179), p. 188-197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2025.02.008.
Mkhari, T., Adeyemi, J. O. and Fawole, O. A., 2025. Recent Advances in the Fabrication of Intelligent Packaging for Food Preservation: A Review. Processes, 13(2), p.539. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr13020539.
Shinga, M. H., Silue, Y., and Fawole, O. A., 2025. Recent Advancements and Trends in Postharvest Application of Edible Coatings on Bananas: A Comprehensive Review. Plants, 14(4), p.581. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants1404058.
2024
Leta, T.B., Adeyemi, J.O. and Fawole, O.A., 2024. Utilizing Fruit Waste-Mediated Nanoparticles for Sustainable Food Packaging Materials to Combat Food Loss and Waste. Food Bioscience, p.104151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2024.104151.
Aremu, A.O., Omogbene, T.O., Fadiji, T., Lawal, I.O., Opara, U.L. and Fawole, O.A., 2024. Plants as an alternative to the use of chemicals for crop protection against biotic threats: trends and future perspectives. European Journal of Plant Pathology, p.1-56. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-024-02924-y.
Nthimole, C.T., Kaseke, T. and Fawole, O.A., 2024. Exploring the Extraction and Application of Anthocyanins in Food Systems. Processes, 12(11), p.2444. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12112444.
Kaseke, T., Chew, S.C., Magangana, T.P. and Fawole, O.A., 2024. Elucidating the Microencapsulation of Bioactives from Pomegranate Fruit Waste for Enhanced Stability, Controlled Release, Biological Activity, and Application. Food and Bioprocess Technology, p.1-29. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11947-024-03689-2.
Mohlamonyane, M.J., Adeyemi, J.O. and Fawole, O.A., 2024. Pomegranate Fruit Peel: A Sustainable Bioresource in Food Preservation. Food Bioscience, p.105532. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2024.105532.
Opara, I.K., Opara, U.L., Okolie, J.A. and Fawole, O.A., 2024. Machine Learning Application in Horticulture and Prospects for Predicting Fresh Produce Losses and Waste: A Review. Plants, 13(9), p.1200. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13091200.
Ezeora, K.C., Setati, M.E., Fawole, O.A. and Opara, U.L., 2024. Pomegranate Wine Production and Quality: A Comprehensive Review. Fermentation, 10(7), p.348. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation10070348.
2023
Lin, M., Fawole, O.A., Saeys, W., Wu, D., Wang, J., Opara, U.L., Nicolai, B. and Chen, K., 2023. Mechanical damages and packaging methods along the fresh fruit supply chain: A review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 63(30), p.10283-10302. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2022.2078783.
Adeyemi, J.O. and Fawole, O.A., 2023. Metal-based nanoparticles in food packaging and coating technologies: A review. Biomolecules, 13 (7), p.1092. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom13071092.
2022
Nxumalo, K.A. and Fawole, O.A., 2022. Green synthesized nanomaterials as an alternative to restricted chemicals in postharvest preservation of horticultural crops: a review. In E3S Web of Conferences, 337, p.05006. EDP Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202233705006.
Mashamaite, C.V., Ngcobo, B.L., Manyevere, A., Bertling, I. and Fawole, O.A., 2022. Assessing the usefulness of Moringa oleifera leaf extract as a biostimulant to supplement synthetic fertilizers: A Review. Plants, 11(17), p.2214. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11172214.
Yadav, A., Kumar, N., Upadhyay, A., Fawole, O.A., Mahawar, M.K., Jalgaonkar, K., Chandran, D., Rajalingam, S., Zengin, G., Kumar, M. and Mekhemar, M., 2022. Recent advances in novel packaging technologies for shelf-life extension of guava fruits for retaining health benefits for longer duration. Plants, 11(4), p.547. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11040547.
Pfukwa, T.M., Fawole, O.A., Manley, M. and Mapiye, C., 2022. Phenolic profiling and antioxidant evaluation of extracts from Southern African indigenous fruits by products. Food Research International, 157, p.111388. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111388.
2021
Kaseke, T., Fawole, O.A. and Opara, U.L., 2021. Chemistry and functionality of cold-pressed macadamia nut oil. Processes, 10(1), p.56. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr10010056.
Okere, E.E., Arendse, E., Nieuwoudt, H., Fawole, O.A., Perold, W.J. and Opara, U.L., 2021. Non-invasive methods for predicting the quality of processed horticultural food products, with emphasis on dried powders, juices and oils: A review. Foods, 10(12), p.3061. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10123061.
Kaseke, T., Opara, U.L. and Fawole, O.A., 2021. Novel seeds pretreatment techniques: Effect on oil quality and antioxidant properties: A review. Journal of Food Science and Technology, p.1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-021-04981-1.
Arendse, E., Nieuwoudt, H., Magwaza, L.S., Nturambirwe, J.F.I., Fawole, O.A. and Opara, U.L., 2021. Recent advancements on vibrational spectroscopic techniques for the detection of authenticity and adulteration in horticultural products with a specific focus on oils, juices and powders. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 14, p.1-22. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11947-020-02505-x.
Nxumalo, K.A., Aremu, A.O. and Fawole, O.A., 2021. Potentials of medicinal plant extracts as an alternative to synthetic chemicals in postharvest protection and preservation of horticultural crops: A review. Sustainability, 13(11), p.5897. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13115897.
2020
Magangana, T.P., Makunga, N.P., Fawole, O.A. and Opara, U.L., 2020. Processing factors affecting the phytochemical and nutritional properties of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peel waste: A review. Molecules, 25(20), p.4690. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25204690.
Duan, Y., Wang, G.B., Fawole, O.A., Verboven, P., Zhang, X.R., Wu, D., Opara, U.L., Nicolai, B. and Chen, K., 2020. Postharvest precooling of fruit and vegetables: A review. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 100, p.278-291. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2020.04.02.
Pfukwa, T.M., Chikwanha, O.C., Katiyatiya, C.L., Fawole, O.A., Manley, M. and Mapiye, C., 2020. Southern African indigenous fruits and their byproducts: Prospects as food antioxidants. Journal of Functional Foods, 75, p.104220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2020.104220.
Aremu, A.O., Fawole, O.A., Makunga, N.P., Masondo, N.A., Moyo, M., Buthelezi, N.M., Amoo, S.O., Spíchal, L. and Doležal, K., 2020. Applications of cytokinins in horticultural fruit crops: Trends and future prospects. Biomolecules, 10(9), p.1222. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom10091222.
Hussein, Z., Fawole, O.A. and Opara, U.L., 2020. Harvest and postharvest factors affecting bruise damage of fresh fruits. Horticultural Plant Journal, 6 (1), p.1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hpj.2019.07.006.
Kaseke, T., Opara, U.L. and Fawole, O.A., 2020. Fatty acid composition, bioactive phytochemicals, antioxidant properties and oxidative stability of edible fruit seed oil: Effect of preharvest and processing factors. Heliyon, 6(9). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04962.