Phenylalanine has a unique role in plants as a source of a wide range of specialized
metabolites, named phenylpropanoids that contribute to the adjustment of plants to …

Cold is the best means of prolonging fruit storage. However, tropical fruit are susceptible to
cold storage. The mode of action of mango fruit tolerance to suboptimal cold temperature of …

Pathogenic fungi cause major postharvest losses. During storage and ripening, fruit
becomes highly susceptible to fungi that cause postharvest disease. Fungicides are effective …

Underground infection of Fusarium oxysporum resulted in great yield losses in
chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.) industry. However, the effect of F …

Edible coatings attract high research attention as an effective natural approach for
maintaining fresh agricultural produce quality and storability. In this study, a series of …

Abstract L-phenylalanine (L-phe) is the initial substrate of phenylpropanoid metabolism. This
study aimed to investigate the effect of four preharvest spray with 8 mM L-phe during fruit …

Background Black spot disease caused by the necrotrophic fungus Alternaria spp. is one of
the most devastating diseases affecting Chrysanthemum morifolium. There is currently no …

Anthocyanins are secondary metabolites responsible for the red coloration of mango and
apple. The red color of the peel is essential for the fruit's marketability. Anthocyanins and …

Horticultural crops are a crucial component of agriculture worldwide and have great
economic value. The notorious plant fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea can cause gray mold …

Pathogenic fungi cause most postharvest decay. Phenylalanine (Phe) is an eco-friendly
treatment that increased fruit resistance to various pathogenic fungi including Colletotrichum …