Mark A. Ritenour

Professor at Plant Sciences, University of California-Davis0 Followers

Dr. Mark A. Ritenour focuses on the intricate field of postharvest physiology and handling of horticultural crops. With over two decades of experience at the University of Florida, he has dedicated his career to enhancing the quality and longevity of fruits through improved pre- and postharvest practices. His research is pivotal in optimizing storage conditions and preventing decay and disorders, ensuring that the produce retains its quality from farm to table. At the Plant Sciences University of California-Davis, Dr. Ritenour is actively involved in training and education, where he coordinates events and teaches courses on postharvest horticulture and food safety. His commitment to education extends beyond the classroom as he maintains the UF Postharvest Resources Website, a valuable tool for students and professionals alike. Dr. Ritenour's expertise is not confined to the United States; he has co-led a significant project aimed at developing training materials for postharvest practices in Honduras and Guatemala. This international collaboration underscores his dedication to improving global food safety and quality standards. His work continues to influence the field, contributing to the reduction of postharvest fruit decay and enhancing the overall quality of horticultural crops.

Research Interests

Postharvest physiology Horticultural crops Pre- and postharvest practices Fruit quality Storage optimization Decay prevention Postharvest handling Food safety Training and education International collaboration

Publications

1 - Sweet Orange Orchard Architecture Design, Fertilizer, and Irrigation Management Strategies under Huanglongbing-endemic Conditions in the Indian River Citrus District,HortScience

Rhuanito S. Ferrarezi , Arun D. Jani , H. Thomas James , Cristina Gil , Mark A. Ritenour , Alan L. Wright ,

, 2028-2036, 2020-12-12

2 - Characterization of Heat Shock Protein Expression in Apple Peel under Field and Laboratory Conditions,Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science

Mark A. Ritenour , Sunita Kochhar , Larry E. Schrader , Tsui-Ping Hsu , Maurice S.B. Ku ,

, 564-570, 2001-09-01

3 - Nutrient Management Impacts on HLB-affected ‘Valencia’ Citrus Tree Growth, Fruit Yield, and Postharvest Fruit Quality,HortScience

Alisheikh A. Atta , Kelly T. Morgan , Mark A. Ritenour , Davie M. Kadyampakeni ,

, 725-732, 2023-07-01

4 - The Effect of Controlled-release Chlorine Dioxide on the Preservation of Grapefruit,HortScience

Xiuxiu Sun , Elizabeth Baldwin , Chris Ference , Jan Narciso , Anne Plotto , Mark Ritenour , Ken Harrison , Dave Gangemi , Jinhe Bai ,

, 122-126, 2017-01-01

5 - Modeling of Grapefruit External Color as Affected by Drought Stress,HortScience

Congmu Zhang , Gerrit Hoogenboom , Mark A. Ritenour , Juan Gabriel Perez-Perez , Shamel M. Alam-Eldein , Rafael Muñoz-Carpena , Steven A. Sargent ,

, 1427-1437, 2023-11-01

6 - The Potential of Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide for the Control of Citrus Postharvest Stem-End Rot Caused by Lasiodiplodia theobromae,Plant Disease

Tian Zhong , Jiuxu Zhang , Xiuxiu Sun , Jingjing Kou , Zhike Zhang , Jinhe Bai , Mark A. Ritenour ,

, 3426-3432, 2021-11-01

7 - The Effects of Postharvest Hot Water and Fungicide Treatments on Guignardia citricarpa Growth and the Development of Citrus Black Spot Symptoms on ‘Valencia’ Orange Fruit,HortScience

Jiaqi Yan , Megan M. Dewdney , Pamela D. Roberts , Mark A. Ritenour ,

, 1555-1560, 2016-12-01

8 - Grapefruit Production in Open Hydroponics System,Horticulturae

Rhuanito Ferrarezi , Thiago Nogueira , Arun Jani , Alan Wright , Mark Ritenour , Randy Burton ,

, 50, 2020-09-01

9 - Impact of Ground Applied Micronutrients on Root Growth and Fruit Yield of Severely Huanglongbing-Affected Grapefruit Trees,Horticulturae

Lukas M. Hallman , Davie M. Kadyampakeni , Rhuanito Soranz Ferrarezi , Alan L. Wright , Mark A. Ritenour , Evan G. Johnson , Lorenzo Rossi ,

, 763, 2022-08-25

10 - Rootstocks for Commercial Peach Production in the Southeastern United States: Current Research, Challenges, and Opportunities,Horticulturae

Ricardo A. Lesmes-Vesga , Liliana M. Cano , Mark A. Ritenour , Ali Sarkhosh , José X. Chaparro , Lorenzo Rossi ,

, 602, 2022-07-04

11 - Citrus disease detection using convolution neural network generated features and Softmax classifier on hyperspectral image data,Frontiers in Plant Science

Pappu Kumar Yadav , Thomas Burks , Quentin Frederick , Jianwei Qin , Moon Kim , Mark A. Ritenour ,

, 2022-12-07

12 - Modeling the relationship between air temperature and grapefruit quality traits,Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture

Congmu Zhang , Gerrit Hoogenboom , Mark A. Ritenour , Shamel M. Alam‐Eldein , Rafael Muñoz‐Carpena , Steven A. Sargent ,

, 1247-1260, 2022-09-28

13 - Evaluation of Natural Colorants and Their Application on Citrus Fruit as Alternatives to Citrus Red No. 2,HortScience

Xiuxiu Sun , Elizabeth Baldwin , Mark Ritenour , Anne Plotto , Jinhe Bai ,

, 1353-1357, 2015-09-01

14 - Cold Storage and Harvest Date Modifies the Ethylene Requirement for Kiwifruit Ripening.,HortScience

Mark A. Ritenour , Carlos H. Crisosto , Guiwen W. Cheng , David T. Garner ,

, 591a-591, 1996-08-01

15 - (180) Postharvest Calcium Chloride Dips of Whole Tomato Fruit Reduce Postharvest Decay under Commercial Conditions,HortScience

Mark A. Ritenour , Peter J. Stoffella , Zhenli He , Jan A. Narciso , James J. Salvatore ,

, 1016E-1017, 2006-07-01

16 - Assessing the Efficacy of Preharvest Fungicide Applications to Control Postharvest Diseases of Florida Citrus,HortTechnology

Mark A. Ritenour , Robert R. Pelosi , Michael S. Burton , Eddie W. Stover , Huating Dou , T. Gregory McCollum ,

, 58-62, 2004-01-01

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