Fruit ripening involves numerous physiological, structural, and metabolic changes that result
in the formation of edible fruits. This process is controlled at different molecular levels, with …

Abscisic acid (ABA) is a plant growth regulator known for its functions, especially in seed
maturation, seed dormancy, adaptive responses to biotic and abiotic stresses, and leaf and …

Tartaric acid (TA) is an obscure end point to the catabolism of ascorbic acid (Asc). Here, it is
proposed as a “specialized primary metabolite”, originating from carbohydrate metabolism …

Drought stress severely affects grapevine quality and yield, and recent reports have
revealed that lignin plays an important role in protection from drought stress. Since little is …

The role of melatonin in the regulation of fruit ripening and the mechanism involved remain
largely unknown. In “Moldova” grape berries, melatonin accumulated rapidly from onset of …

Fleshy fruits of angiosperms are organs specialized for promoting seed dispersal by
attracting herbivores and enticing them to consume the organ and the seeds it contains …

Fruit is the main dietary source of sugar, fiber, vitamins and minerals. It is an indispensable
food for people and animals. Its ripening process is not only related to its shelf life, but also …

Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) is one of the most widely cultivated fruit crops because the
winemaking industry has huge economic relevance worldwide. Uncovering the molecular …

Fleshy fruits are characterized by having a developmentally and genetically controlled,
highly intricate ripening process, leading to dramatic modifications in fruit size, texture, color …

Abscisic acid (ABA) regulates fruit ripening, yet little is known about the exact roles of ABA
receptors in fruit. In this study, we reveal the role of SlPYL9, a tomato pyrabactin resistance …