Phytomelatonin: from intracellular signaling to global horticulture market

MS Aghdam, MB Arnao - Journal of pineal research, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
ABSTRACT Melatonin (N‐acetyl‐5‐methoxytryptamine), a well‐known mammalian
hormone, has been having a great relevance in the Plant World in recent years. Many of its …

The role of melatonin in delaying senescence and maintaining quality in postharvest horticultural products

Y Liu, J Xu, X Lu, M Huang, W Yu, C Li - Plant Biology, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
The postharvest lifespan of horticultural products is closely related to loss of nutritional
quality, accompanied by a rapid decline in shelf life, commercial value, and marketability …

[HTML][HTML] Methyl jasmonate advances fruit ripening, colour development, and improves antioxidant quality of 'Yoho'and 'Jiro'persimmon

MU Hasan, Z Singh, HMS Shah, A Woodward… - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
Methyl jasmonate (MJ) has potential to regulate fruit ripening and quality.'Yoho'and
'Jiro'persimmons were sprayed with MJ (0, 2, 4, and 6 mM), four weeks before anticipated …

[HTML][HTML] Preharvest methyl jasmonate application delays cell wall degradation and upregulates phenolic metabolism and antioxidant activities in cold stored …

HMS Shah, Z Singh, MU Hasan, A Woodward… - Food Chemistry, 2025 - Elsevier
The effects of preharvest methyl jasmonate (MeJA) spray application on the
physicochemical quality, metabolism of phenolics, and cell wall components in raspberries …

[HTML][HTML] Postharvest melatonin application attenuates browning, delays softening, and maintains the antioxidant potential of jackfruit bulbs

J Kaur, Z Singh, MS Mazhar, HMS Shah… - Food Chemistry, 2025 - Elsevier
Although the impact of postharvest melatonin (MLT) application in extending the storage life
of horticultural produce has been widely studied, its effect in jackfruit remains unknown. This …

[HTML][HTML] Fruit-specific effects of tryptophan and melatonin as active components to extend the functionality of red fruits during post-harvest processing

A Arabia, P Muñoz, S Munné-Bosch - Food Chemistry, 2025 - Elsevier
Preserving quality attributes in the distribution chain is a challenging task, particularly in
fruits with a brief shelf life. The application of melatonin in cherries, raspberries, strawberries …

[HTML][HTML] Melatonin Rinsing Treatment Associated with Storage in a Controlled Atmosphere Improves the Antioxidant Capacity and Overall Quality of Lemons

M Yang, E Zheng, Z Lin, Z Miao, Y Li, S Hu, Y Gao… - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Antioxidant capacity is one of the most important biological activities in fruits and vegetables
and is closely related to human health. In this study,'Eureka'lemons were used as …

Methyl jasmonate application downregulates drupelet reversion and enhances phenolic biosynthesis and antioxidant potential of blackberries

HMS Shah, Z Singh, MU Hasan, J Kaur… - Journal of Plant Growth …, 2025 - Springer
Blackberry plants were sprayed with methyl jasmonate (MJ 0, 1, 2 or 3 mmol L− 1), 2 weeks
before tentative harvest maturity, to evaluate its influence on red drupelet reversion (RDR) …

Arabic gum/chitosan/Zn–NPs composite film maintains the quality of Hass avocado fruit by delaying ripening and activating enzymatic defense mechanisms

AA Rashedy, ME Abd El-Aziz, ASE Abd-Allah… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Avocado fruit is a climacteric fruit that has a short life after harvest. Chitosan (Ch) and Arabic
gum (AG) have a pronounced effect on the storability of fruits. This investigation aimed to …

Ascorbic acid mitigates ROS-induced chilling injury development in postharvest sweet basil via improving antioxidant defense system to impede senescence process

S Chotikakham, N Janhom - Postharvest Biology and Technology, 2025 - Elsevier
The visible manifestations of chilling injury symptoms significantly worsen nutritional and
quality losses in sweet basil, rendering low-temperature storage impractical for extending its …