This short review briefly introduces the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) as by-
products of oxidation/reduction (redox) reactions, and the ways in which the antioxidant …

Fruit ripening is a physiological process that involves a complex network of signaling
molecules that act as switches to activate or deactivate certain metabolic pathways at …

Peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) are an important crop usually consumed as food or spices.
Peppers contain a wide range of phytochemicals, such as capsaicinoids, phenolics …

Abstract Background and Aims Pepper (Capsicum annuum, Solanaceae) fruits are
consumed worldwide and are of great economic importance. In most species ripening is …

Fruits are unique to flowering plants and confer a selective advantage as they facilitate seed
maturation and dispersal. In fleshy fruits, development and ripening are associated with …

Like nitric oxide (NO), hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) has been recognized as a new
gasotransmitter which plays an important role as a signaling molecule in many physiological …

Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), which belong to the
Solanaceae family, are among the most cultivated and consumed fleshy fruits worldwide …

Avocado (Persea americana Mill) is rich in a variety of essential nutrients and
phytochemicals; thus, consumption has drastically increased in the last 10 years. Avocado …

Capsicum is the genus where a number of species and varieties have pungent features due
to the exclusive content of capsaicinoids such as capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin. In this …

Plant species are precursors of a wide variety of secondary metabolites that, besides being
useful for themselves, can also be used by humans for their consumption and economic …