History, distribution and world production.

Abstract

This chapter covers the history of pineapple cultivation, development of the pineapple trade, world production and trade of pineapple, and utilization of pineapple byproducts.

Multilayered antimicrobial edible coating and its effect on quality and shelf-life of fresh-cut pineapple (Ananas comosus)

“…The growing demand for minimally processed fresh-cut fruits has stimulated research on new ways to extend their shelf-life and preserve quality (Rohrbach, Leal, & Coppens d'Eeckenbrugge, 2003). The shelf-life of fresh-cut fruits is short (5e7 days at refrigerated temperature) because the cutting operations damage and wound the fruit's cell membrane.…”

Odour‐active compounds in pineapple (Ananas comosus [L.] Merril cv. Red Spanish)

“…Pineapple (Ananas comosus [L.] Merril) is one of the most popular of tropical fruits, mainly due to its attractive flavour and refreshing sugar-acid balance. Many cultivars are grown in various parts of the world and are known to vary markedly in their flavour characteristics (Rohrbach et al, 2003). Nearly 380 volatile constituents had been identified for several fresh and processed pineapple products, and the results have been reviewed by numerous authors (Flath, 1980;Engel et al, 1990;Berger, 1991;Nijjsen et al, 1996;Montero-Caldero´n et al, 2010a); however, only some of them have been recognised as pineapple flavour contributors.…”

The Introduction of Transgenes to Control Blackheart in Pineapple (Ananas Comosus L.) cv. Smooth Cayenne by Microprojectile Bombardment

“…Pineapple is ranked third in tropical fruit world-trade and production has more than tripled between the 1960s and 2001, exceeding 13.5 million tonnes (Rohrbach et al, 2003). The main pineapple cultivar grown in Australia and the rest of the world is 'Smooth Cayenne', due to its suitability for processing and to the fresh fruit market.…”