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
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
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
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
Lunch
Session 1: Postharvest Innovation/ Postharvest Biology
Venue: Citrine Room 1
Chairperson: Associate Professor Dr. Phatharin Leelaphawat
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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
Preparation of cushioning and antimicrobial hydrogels based on non-directional freezing-salting out synergism for strawberry preservation
Ting Li (China)
Study on photodynamic inactivation based on potassium iodide-enhanced riboflavin for preservation of fresh-cut apples
Yibo Liu (China)
Preparation of konjac glucan-based composite packaging materials for fresh-cut apple preservation
Zhixin Li (China)
In vitro antifungal activity of chitosan derived from shrimp co-products against pathogenic fungi isolated in Vietnam
Van TY Tran (Vietnam)
Poster session / Coffee Break
Session 2: Postharvest Innovation/ Postharvest Safety/ Postharvest Biology/ Postharvest Logistics
Venue: Citrine Room 1
Chairperson: Assistant Professor Dr. Sasitorn Tongchitpakdee
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Polyphenol-Based Functional Materials: Structural Insights, Composite Strategies and Biomedical Applications
Xue Songwen (China)
Molecular dynamics insight into theanine-induced conformational stabilization and gelation of walnut protein isolate
Wen Tan (China)
Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Incorporated in Natural Rubber Latex
Kyaw Kyaw Naing (Thailand)
Plasma-Activated Water, Sodium Chlorite, and Acidified Sodium Chlorite Synergistic Effect in Preventing Browning and Fungal Growth in Aromatic Coconut Mesocarp
Aris Armanto (Indonesia)
Effect of Ozone Fumigation on the Postharvest Quality of Pineapple
Nazifi Umar Ahmad (Nigeria)
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)
Predicting Kale Quality Using Machine Learning Models in a Virtual Cold Chain Environment
Mr.Nattawat Nattachanasit (Thailand)
Dinner
Venue: At East restaurant, 5th floor
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
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Registration / Coffee Break
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
Development of a Web Application for Automated Mango Image Processing and Feature Analysis
Pathomphong – Chaichuay (Thailand)
Availability of Growing-Degree-Days Model for Predicting Durian Fruit Harvest Date
Misato Imai (Japan)
Cold storage delays peach fruit softening via m6A reader PpYTHDFE1-mediated degradation of cell wall-loosening transcript PpEXP3
Hanqing Wang (China)
SlE8 brakes ethylene production in postharvest tomato fruit
Dongdong Li (China)
FaMAPK3 Phosphorylates FaQR in Regulating Furanone Biosynthesis in Strawberry Fruit under Low Temperature
Yanni Dong (China)
Poster session/Coffee Break
Session 4: Postharvest Biology
Venue: Citrine Room 1
Chairperson: Dr. Yosapol Harnvanichvech
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Research on the Regulatory Mechanism of Programmed Cell Death (PCD) in Postharvest Broccoli
Feng Xu (China)
The cross-talk of ethylene and abscisic acid in regulating banana fruit ripening
Xiaoyang ZHU (China)
Isolation and Identification of the Main Fungal Pathogens of Peach Fruit and Postharvest Control Methods
Yingying Wei (China)
Use of onion aqueous extract in the quality enhancement of fresh-cut potatoes
Shu Jiang (China)
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)
Closing ceremony and awards
Lunch