Evaluating Ice-Temperature Storage Efficacy on Volatile Compounds in Blue Honeysuckle (<i>Lonicera caerulea</i> L.) by Combining GC-IMS and GC-MS

This study evaluated the efficacy of ice-temperature storage (−1 °C) in preserving volatile compounds (VOCs) in blue honeysuckle (<i>Lonicera caerulea</i> L.) as compared to conventional low-temperature (4 °C) and freezing (−3 °C) storage for 84 d with a 14 d interval. As a flavor-rich b...

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Main Authors: Tianbo Li, Xiaoyu Jia, Jiangkuo Li, Peng Zhang, Dong Qin, Di Wu, Tong Chen, Junwei Huo
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
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Xiaoyu Jia
Jiangkuo Li
Peng Zhang
Dong Qin
Di Wu
Tong Chen
Junwei Huo
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Dong Qin
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description This study evaluated the efficacy of ice-temperature storage (−1 °C) in preserving volatile compounds (VOCs) in blue honeysuckle (<i>Lonicera caerulea</i> L.) as compared to conventional low-temperature (4 °C) and freezing (−3 °C) storage for 84 d with a 14 d interval. As a flavor-rich berry highly susceptible to postharvest VOC loss, VOC contents and ultrastructural variations were systematically analyzed by coupling gas chromatography–ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS), gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). GC-IMS and GC-MS detected 25 and 62 VOCs, respectively, with ice-temperature storage demonstrating well maintaining VOC varieties and relative concentrations. Moreover, TEM analysis further revealed that ice-temperature storage maintained normal cellular ultrastructure integrity, particularly in cell wall organization and organellar morphology. These results conclusively establish ice-temperature storage as the optimal method for preserving both biochemical composition and cytological architecture in blue honeysuckle, thereby providing a scientific foundation for optimizing postharvest protocols and advancing cold-chain technologies for perishable berry fruits.
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spelling doaj-art-bc062dd301ba431284c7dd3f0077908b2025-08-20T02:09:13ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-03-01147120510.3390/foods14071205Evaluating Ice-Temperature Storage Efficacy on Volatile Compounds in Blue Honeysuckle (<i>Lonicera caerulea</i> L.) by Combining GC-IMS and GC-MSTianbo Li0Xiaoyu Jia1Jiangkuo Li2Peng Zhang3Dong Qin4Di Wu5Tong Chen6Junwei Huo7College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150006, ChinaInstitute of Agricultural Products Preservation and Processing Technology, Tianjin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Tianjin 300384, ChinaInstitute of Agricultural Products Preservation and Processing Technology, Tianjin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Tianjin 300384, ChinaInstitute of Agricultural Products Preservation and Processing Technology, Tianjin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Tianjin 300384, ChinaCollege of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150006, ChinaZhejiang University Zhongyuan Institute, Zhengzhou 450001, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Plant Diversity and Specialty Crops, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100093, ChinaCollege of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150006, ChinaThis study evaluated the efficacy of ice-temperature storage (−1 °C) in preserving volatile compounds (VOCs) in blue honeysuckle (<i>Lonicera caerulea</i> L.) as compared to conventional low-temperature (4 °C) and freezing (−3 °C) storage for 84 d with a 14 d interval. As a flavor-rich berry highly susceptible to postharvest VOC loss, VOC contents and ultrastructural variations were systematically analyzed by coupling gas chromatography–ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS), gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). GC-IMS and GC-MS detected 25 and 62 VOCs, respectively, with ice-temperature storage demonstrating well maintaining VOC varieties and relative concentrations. Moreover, TEM analysis further revealed that ice-temperature storage maintained normal cellular ultrastructure integrity, particularly in cell wall organization and organellar morphology. These results conclusively establish ice-temperature storage as the optimal method for preserving both biochemical composition and cytological architecture in blue honeysuckle, thereby providing a scientific foundation for optimizing postharvest protocols and advancing cold-chain technologies for perishable berry fruits.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/7/1205blue honeysuckleice temperature storageGC-IMSGC-MSvolatile compoundsTEM
spellingShingle Tianbo Li
Xiaoyu Jia
Jiangkuo Li
Peng Zhang
Dong Qin
Di Wu
Tong Chen
Junwei Huo
Evaluating Ice-Temperature Storage Efficacy on Volatile Compounds in Blue Honeysuckle (<i>Lonicera caerulea</i> L.) by Combining GC-IMS and GC-MS
Foods
blue honeysuckle
ice temperature storage
GC-IMS
GC-MS
volatile compounds
TEM
title Evaluating Ice-Temperature Storage Efficacy on Volatile Compounds in Blue Honeysuckle (<i>Lonicera caerulea</i> L.) by Combining GC-IMS and GC-MS
title_full Evaluating Ice-Temperature Storage Efficacy on Volatile Compounds in Blue Honeysuckle (<i>Lonicera caerulea</i> L.) by Combining GC-IMS and GC-MS
title_fullStr Evaluating Ice-Temperature Storage Efficacy on Volatile Compounds in Blue Honeysuckle (<i>Lonicera caerulea</i> L.) by Combining GC-IMS and GC-MS
title_full_unstemmed Evaluating Ice-Temperature Storage Efficacy on Volatile Compounds in Blue Honeysuckle (<i>Lonicera caerulea</i> L.) by Combining GC-IMS and GC-MS
title_short Evaluating Ice-Temperature Storage Efficacy on Volatile Compounds in Blue Honeysuckle (<i>Lonicera caerulea</i> L.) by Combining GC-IMS and GC-MS
title_sort evaluating ice temperature storage efficacy on volatile compounds in blue honeysuckle i lonicera caerulea i l by combining gc ims and gc ms
topic blue honeysuckle
ice temperature storage
GC-IMS
GC-MS
volatile compounds
TEM
url https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/7/1205
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