Pedro J. Zapata
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Pedro J. Zapata is a leading researcher in postharvest horticulture and fruit quality, with a focus on sustainable preharvest treatments to enhance crop yield and phytochemical attributes. His work centers on the application of natural compounds, such as oxalic acid, to improve the commercial and nutritional value of fruit crops. In his most cited study, "Application of oxalic acid to sweet cherry trees improves yield, quality and phytochemical attributes at harvest" (2016), Zapata demonstrated that preharvest oxalic acid treatments significantly boost sweet cherry productivity, fruit firmness, and concentrations of bioactive compounds like phenolics and anthocyanins. This research, presented at the prestigious XXIX International Horticultural Congress (IHC2014), has garnered 3 citations and provides a practical, eco-friendly strategy for growers to enhance fruit quality without synthetic chemicals. Zapata’s contributions bridge agronomy and food science, offering insights into how simple metabolic elicitors can optimize both yield and health-promoting properties in fresh produce. His work is particularly valuable for students and researchers exploring integrated crop management and the role of organic acids in plant physiology.
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