Ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C, is a vital antioxidant widely found in plants. Plant
fruits are rich in ascorbic acid and are the primary source of human intake of ascorbic acid …

Fruit juices are a rich source of the bioactive compounds. Most fruit juices are rich in vitamins
and organic acids that are easily absorbed by the human body. However, improper …

Pear being climacteric in nature undergoes alterations in antioxidant properties during
storage due to intense metabolic activities. In an attempt to maintain antioxidants level …

The regulatory mechanisms underlying the salicylic acid (SA)-mediated inhibition of
senescence in pummelo fruit, the largest known citrus variety, remain unclear. Herein …

Fruit softening is enzyme mediated degradation process determined by the action of cell
wall modifying enzymes. Present study evaluated the combined effects of chitosan (CH) and …

The importance of broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) consumption has increased in
recent years due to its significant amount of anticarcinogenic and antioxidant compounds, as …

Pear fruits are highly perishable and experiences excessive softening during postharvest
storage. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of salicylic acid (SA) …

This study aimed to investigate the effect of preharvest salicylic acid (SA)(2 and 3 mM) and
postharvest Aloe vera gel (AV) coating (25% and 33%) on the postharvest characteristics of …

Storing postharvest ginger at low temperatures can extend its shelf life, but can also lead to
chilling injury, loss of flavor, and excessive water loss. To investigate the effects of chilling …

Pear fruits are usually harvested in the mid-summer and need to be stored at low
temperatures to prevent deterioration and extend their shelf-life. However, low temperature …