Research
Natural products chemistry; plant secondary metabolites: phenolics
and isoprenoids; structure-activity relationship of flavonoids;
bio-active phytochemicals of fruits, their health benefits and
mode of action.
Development and evaluation of value-added health food and feed
ingredients, natural food additives, functional foods, natural health products
and other horticultural bio-products.
Postharvest biology and technology of fruits; biochemistry
of fruits; fresh-cut and minimally processed technologies;
shelf life and quality.
Canada Research Chair in Fruit Bioactives & Bioproducts
Tree Fruit Pioproduct Research
Program
Contact Information:
Department of Environmental Sciences,
Nova Scotia Agricultural College,
Rm 219-C Cox Institute Building,
50 Pictou Road (PO Box 550),
Truro, Nova Scotia
B2N 5E3
Phone: (902) 893-6623
Fax: (902) 893-1404
E-mail: vrupasinghe@nsac.ca
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