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 …

Melatonin, a natural compound, was first found in animals. It is a hormone secreted by the
pineal gland and plays a role in regulating circadian rhythm. In recent years, many studies …

Reports show that phytohormone abscisic acid (ABA) is involved in reducing zucchini
postharvest chilling injury. During the storage of harvested fruit at low temperatures, chilling …

In the food industry, antioxidants are natural and synthetic compounds added to neutralize
free radicals that deteriorate fats, proteins and cellular DNA, causing rancidity of fats and …

Melatonin has been implicated in the regulation of ripening in several types of climacteric
fruits, but its role in apple is poorly understood. In this study, the effectiveness of melatonin in …

Phytohormones are naturally occurring small organic molecules found at low concentrations
in plants. They perform essential functions in growth and developmental processes, from …

Climate change not only leads to high temperatures, droughts, floods, storms and declining
soil quality, but it also affects the spread and mutation of pests and diseases, which directly …

Catalase is a major antioxidant enzyme located in plant peroxisomes that catalyzes the
decomposition of H2O2. Based on our previous transcriptomic (RNA-Seq) and proteomic …

Fruits and vegetables contain numerous nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, phenolic
compounds, and dietary fibers. They reduce the incidence of cardiovascular diseases and …

Guava fruit is an abundant source of phytonutrients namely, vitamin C, carotenoids, minerals
and polyphenols. However, due to its climacteric nature, fruit are highly perishable and …