Conference Program

The 4th China-ASEAN Horticultural Product Postharvest Conference

“Shaping the Sustainable Future of ASEAN–China Postharvest Technology and Food Security through Smart Innovation”

3–4 November 2025

GRAND RICHMOND Stylish Convention Hotel Nonthaburi, Thailand

3 November 2025

Conference opening, keynote talks and poster session

Venue: Citrine Room 1&2, 5th floor

07.30 – 09.00

Registration/ Poster setup

09.00 – 09.15

Opening Conference

A moment of silence in remembrance of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother

- Welcome Remarks

    by Emeritus Prof. Dr. Danai Boonyakiat

    Postharvest Technology Innovation Center, Chiang Mai University

    and Emeritus Prof. Dr. Jingtair Siriphanich

    Postgraduate Education & Research Development Project in Postharvest Techonology, Kasetsart University.

- Conference Report

    by Assoc. Dr. Chanate Malumpong

    Associate Dean for Research, Academic Services and International Affairs of the Faculty of Agriculture at Kamphaeng Saen

- Opening Speech

    by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anuchai Pinyopummin

    The Vice President of Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus

09.15 – 09.45

Time for a commemorative photo

09.45 – 10.20

Keynote talk: “Emerging Trends in Packaging and Storage for Horticultural Products”

    By Dr. Pramod V. Mahajan

    Senior Scientist & Group Leader, Leibniz Institute for Agril. Eng. & Bioeco (ATB), Germany

10.20 – 10.50

Poster session/ Coffee Break

10.50 – 11.25

Keynote talk: “Epigenetic regulation of fruit quality”

    By Prof. Dr. Bo Zhang College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, China

11.25 – 12.00

Keynote talk: “Deciphering the Palate of Chinese Gen Z through Thai Durian Value-Creation Strategies.”

By Dr. Vorachat Dulyasatien Thai-Chinese Agribusiness Association (TCAB), Thailand

12.00 – 13.00

Lunch

Session 1: Postharvest Innovation/ Postharvest Biology

Venue: Citrine Room 1

Chairperson: Associate Professor Dr. Phatharin Leelaphawat

Time

code

Title

13.00 – 13.30
Invited Speaker

Research and development of active/intelligent packaging materials for application in postharvest fruits.

By Prof. Dr. Di Wu College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, China

13.30 – 13.45
OI-01

Preparation of cushioning and antimicrobial hydrogels based on non-directional freezing-salting out synergism for strawberry preservation

Ting Li (China)

13.45 – 14.00
OI-02

Study on photodynamic inactivation based on potassium iodide-enhanced riboflavin for preservation of fresh-cut apples

Yibo Liu (China)

14.00 – 14.15
OI-O3

Preparation of konjac glucan-based composite packaging materials for fresh-cut apple preservation

Zhixin Li (China)

14.15 – 14.30
OB-01

In vitro antifungal activity of chitosan derived from shrimp co-products against pathogenic fungi isolated in Vietnam

Van TY Tran (Vietnam)

14.30 – 15.00

Poster session / Coffee Break


Session 2: Postharvest Innovation/ Postharvest Safety/ Postharvest Biology/ Postharvest Logistics

Venue: Citrine Room 1

Chairperson: Assistant Professor Dr. Sasitorn Tongchitpakdee

Time

code

Title

15.00 – 15.15
OI-04

Polyphenol-Based Functional Materials: Structural Insights, Composite Strategies and Biomedical Applications

Xue Songwen (China)

13.30 – 13.45
OI-O6

Molecular dynamics insight into theanine-induced conformational stabilization and gelation of walnut protein isolate

Wen Tan (China)

15.30 – 15.45
OI-06

Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Incorporated in Natural Rubber Latex

Kyaw Kyaw Naing (Thailand)

15.45 – 16.00
OS-O1

Plasma-Activated Water, Sodium Chlorite, and Acidified Sodium Chlorite Synergistic Effect in Preventing Browning and Fungal Growth in Aromatic Coconut Mesocarp

Aris Armanto (Indonesia)

16.00 – 16.15
OS-O2

Effect of Ozone Fumigation on the Postharvest Quality of Pineapple

Nazifi Umar Ahmad (Nigeria)

16.15 – 16.30
OB-02

Effects of Electrical Conductivity and Fertilizer Frequency on the Growth, Yield and Postharvest Quality of Wasabi cv. ‘Daruma’ (Eutrema japonicum) in Substrate Culture System

Suchanuch Jaipinta (Thailand)

16.30 – 16.45
OL-O1

Predicting Kale Quality Using Machine Learning Models in a Virtual Cold Chain Environment

Mr.Nattawat Nattachanasit (Thailand)



Dinner

Venue: At East restaurant, 5th floor

18.00 – 20.00

Buffet dinner is available at your convenience



4 November 2025

Session 3: Postharvest Innovation/ Postharvest Biology

Venue: Citrine Room 1

Chairperson: Assistant Professor Dr. Sompid Samipak

Time

code

Title

08.30 – 08.45

Registration / Coffee Break

08.45 – 09.15
Invited Speaker

A Critical Assessment of Fruit and Vegetable Postharvest Losses in the Gulf Region

By Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pankaj B. Pathare

College of Agricultural & Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

09.15 – 09.30
OI-07

Development of a Web Application for Automated Mango Image Processing and Feature Analysis

Pathomphong – Chaichuay (Thailand)

09.30 – 09.45
OB-03

Availability of Growing-Degree-Days Model for Predicting Durian Fruit Harvest Date

Misato Imai (Japan)

09.45 – 10.00
OB-04

Cold storage delays peach fruit softening via m6A reader PpYTHDFE1-mediated degradation of cell wall-loosening transcript PpEXP3

Hanqing Wang (China)

10.00 – 10.15
OB-05

SlE8 brakes ethylene production in postharvest tomato fruit

Dongdong Li (China)

10.15 – 10.30
OB-06

FaMAPK3 Phosphorylates FaQR in Regulating Furanone Biosynthesis in Strawberry Fruit under Low Temperature

Yanni Dong (China)

10.30 – 10.45

Poster session/Coffee Break


Session 4: Postharvest Biology

Venue: Citrine Room 1

Chairperson: Dr. Yosapol Harnvanichvech

Time

code

Title

10.45 – 11.00
OB-07

Research on the Regulatory Mechanism of Programmed Cell Death (PCD) in Postharvest Broccoli

Feng Xu (China)

11.00 – 11.15
OB-O8

The cross-talk of ethylene and abscisic acid in regulating banana fruit ripening

Xiaoyang ZHU (China)

11.15 – 11.30
OB-09

Isolation and Identification of the Main Fungal Pathogens of Peach Fruit and Postharvest Control Methods

Yingying Wei (China)

11.30 – 11.45
OB-10

Use of onion aqueous extract in the quality enhancement of fresh-cut potatoes

Shu Jiang (China)

11.45 – 12.00
OB-11

Synergistic effects of controlled atmosphere storage and plant oil-based coating for extending fruit storage life

Mr. Wan Mohd Reza Ikwan Bin Wan Hussin (Malaysia)

12:00 – 12:15

Closing ceremony and awards

12.15 – 13.00

Lunch