Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) belongs to the Solanaceae family and is the second
most important fruit or vegetable crop next to potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). It is cultivated …

This article focuses on the molecular and hormonal mechanisms underlying the control of
fleshy fruit ripening and quality. Recent research on tomato shows that ethylene, acting …

A diet rich in vegetables has been associated with a reduced risk of many diseases related
to aging and modern lifestyle. Over the past several decades, many researches have …

Carotenoids are isoprenoid molecules that are widespread in nature and are typically seen
as pigments in fruits, flowers, birds and crustacea. Animals are unable to synthesise …

Antioxidants are believed to be important in the prevention of diseases such as cancer and
cardiovascular disease. Lycopene is one of the main antioxidants to be found in fresh …

Elucidating the mechanisms involved in ripening of climacteric fruit and the role that
ethylene plays in the process are key to understanding fruit production and quality. In this …

▪ Abstract The development and maturation of fruits has received considerable scientific
scrutiny because of both the uniqueness of such processes to the biology of plants and the …

The cultivated tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum, is the second most consumed vegetable
worldwide and a well‐studied crop species in terms of genetics, genomics, and breeding. It …

The phytohormone abscisic acid (ABA) plays a crucial role not only in fruit development and
ripening, but also in adaptive responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. In these processes …

Carotenoids form one of the most important classes of plant pigments and play a crucial role
in defining the quality parameters of fruit and vegetables. Their role in the plant is to act as …