The invention relates to compositions comprising at least one ABA agonist for inhibiting plant or plant part germination/sprouting, and/or promoting fruit ripening and pigmentation; kits comprising such compositions; and methods of using such compositions to inhibiting plant or plant part germination/sprouting and promoting fruit ripening and pigmentation.

The invention relates to compositions comprising at least one ABA agonist for inhibiting plant or plant part germination/sprouting, and/or promoting fruit ripening and pigmentation; kits comprising such compositions; and methods of using such compositions to inhibiting plant or plant part germination/sprouting and promoting fruit ripening and pigmentation.

The present invention discloses an edible treatment composition comprising non-toxic and non-hazardous chemicals to extend the shelf-life and maintain freshness of mushroom for prolonged time during its storage and shipment. The disclosed edible treatment composition includes Kojic Acid, L-arginine, Hydroxycinnamic acid (HCA) and optionally additional active or inactive components like antimicrobial agent, etc. This invention is concerned with the treatment of mushroom with disclosed edible treatment composition, pre- or post-harvest, to extend its shelf-life by imparting one or more properties like, maintained whiteness, delayed browning, delated pileus (cap) opening, better firmness, maintained structural integrity, slower weight-loss, etc. for prolonged time, amongst others.

The present invention discloses an edible treatment composition comprising non-toxic and non-hazardous chemicals to extend the shelf-life and maintain freshness of mushroom for prolonged time during its storage and shipment. The disclosed edible treatment composition includes Kojic Acid, L-arginine, Hydroxycinnamic acid (HCA) and optionally additional active or inactive components like antimicrobial agent, etc. This invention is concerned with the treatment of mushroom with disclosed edible treatment composition, pre- or post-harvest, to extend its shelf-life by imparting one or more properties like, maintained whiteness, delayed browning, delated pileus (cap) opening, better firmness, maintained structural integrity, slower weight-loss, etc. for prolonged time, amongst others.

A method and formulation for improvement in at least the texture and shelf stability of starch-based foods is disclosed, such as but not limited to gummy candies, through the incorporation of polyphenols, wherein said polyphenols may include but are not limited to one or more of flavonoids, phenolic acids, lignans, stilbenes, and tannins. This method and formulation comprises the use of polyphenol molecules to improve and stabilize starch-based foods for extended periods of time without the use of artificial preservatives. The method and formulation including one or more polyphenols also allows utilization of specific beneficial qualities of the polyphenols including: flavor, aroma, color and the numerous associated health benefits. Thus, the method and formulation facilitates the production of various starch-based foods (e.g., chewy candies, mochi, breads, cakes, pastas, etc.) with unique and previously unattainable qualities that are advantageous for consumer-packaged foods.

Presented are compositions that can be used as antimicrobial coatings or protective coatings for agricultural (e.g., food) products. The compositions can comprise one or more saturated glycerides selected from monoglycerides and diglycerides; one or more surfactants; and one or more food-safe antimicrobials. The antimicrobial coatings or protective coatings can be used to prevent or delay food spoilage due to, for instance, infection by a foreign pathogen, moisture loss, or oxidation.

Presented are compositions that can be used as antimicrobial coatings or protective coatings for agricultural (e.g., food) products. The compositions can comprise one or more saturated glycerides selected from monoglycerides and diglycerides; one or more surfactants; and one or more food-safe antimicrobials. The antimicrobial coatings or protective coatings can be used to prevent or delay food spoilage due to, for instance, infection by a foreign pathogen, moisture loss, or oxidation.

The present invention relates to a combination, a composition, and an application method thereof for preventing or decreasing post-harvest spoilage or decay and extending shelf life of agricultural produce. The present invention provides a method of preventing or decreasing post-harvest spoilage or decay and extending shelf-life of an agricultural produce by applying a combination comprising cinnamaldehyde and a fungicidal active, or a composition comprising said combination.

The present invention relates to a combination, a composition, and an application method thereof for preventing or decreasing post-harvest spoilage or decay and extending shelf life of agricultural produce. The present invention provides a method of preventing or decreasing post-harvest spoilage or decay and extending shelf-life of an agricultural produce by applying a combination comprising cinnamaldehyde and a fungicidal active, or a composition comprising said combination.

The invention provides recombinant polynucleotides comprising a nucleic acid encoding a CYP76AD6 or related gene and their use for producing L-DOPA from tyrosine and treating dopamine-responsive disorders, such as Parkinson's Disease. The invention also provides recombinant polynucleotides comprising a nucleic acid encoding a CYP76AD1 and/or CYP76AD6, a nucleic acid encoding a DOPA 4,5-dioxygenase (DOD) enzyme, such as Beta vulgaris DODA1, and, in some cases, a nucleic acid encoding betalain related glucosyltransferase, such as M. jalapa gene cyclo-DOPA 5-O-glucosyltransferase (cDOPA5GT), and their use for producing betalains. Finally, the invention provides chimeric polypeptides, expression vectors, cells, compositions, and organisms, including plants, and their uses in various methods of the invention.