Background In recent years, proteases have arisen as standard biocatalysts in many
industrial processes in different fields, such as pharmaceutical, medicine, detergent …

The papaya (Carica papaya L.) is a tropical fruit that is widely cultivated and consumed, both
for its agreeable flavor as well as its many pharmacological properties. This review will …

Total phenolic content, pH, color, total antioxidant activity and volatile compounds in yogurt
fortified [5–20%] with rosehip (Rosa canina L.) were identified in the present study. Rosehip …

The efficacy of chemical dips and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), alone and in
combinations, on the quality of fresh-cut papaya were studied throughout 25 days at 5° C …

The degree of ripeness of fruits is a determining factor for consumption, marketing, and
minimal processing. The aim of this study was to establish ripeness stages of papaya …

Background Ethylene promotes fruit ripening whereas 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), a
non-toxic antagonist of ethylene, delays fruit ripening via the inhibition of ethylene receptor …

Background Auxin and auxin signaling are involved in a series of developmental processes
in plants. Auxin Response Factors (ARFs) is reported to modulate the expression of target …

Carotenoid pigments in fruits are indicative of the ripening process and potential nutritional
value. Papaya (Carica papaya) fruit flesh color is caused by the accumulation of lycopene or …

Background Papaya is a major fruit crop in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide and
has primitive sex chromosomes controlling sex determination in this trioecious species. The …

A major challenge to the papaya industry is inconsistency in fruit quality and, in particular,
flavour, which is a complex trait that comprises taste perception in the mouth (sweetness …