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 …

Ascorbic acid plays an essential role in human health and its deficiency severely impacts
physical well-being. Fruits are a good dietary source of ascorbic acid and thereby, its …

Tomatoes are perishable fruit that makes them deteriorate rapidly during the post-harvest
chain. Therefore, the effect of calcium chloride (CaCl2), chitosan, hydrogen peroxide …

Suitable light-emitting diode irradiation is a potential strategy for extending the shelf life of
postharvest vegetables and fruit. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the potential …

Rosa roxburghii Tratt is a well-known horticultural crop that produces fruits with extremely
high l-ascorbic acid (AsA) levels, and GDP-l-galactose phosphorylase2 (RrGGP2) encodes …

Broccoli sprouts are rich in health-promoting bioactive compounds. Their content depends
on both cultivation light quality and temperature. However, these effects have been …

Colletotrichum gloeosporioides causes anthracnose, a severe postharvest disease in
mango fruit. Due to the ban on most fungicides, alternative methods are needed to control …

Tomato is among the most important parts of the human diet globally. However, due to its
short shelf life, the produce faces the non-desired huge postharvest losses that can be …

Wild phytogenetic resources are threatened by overexploitation. This pressure on species
and natural ecosystems can be alleviated in part by recruiting and domesticating wild …

Ascorbate (AsA), an essential antioxidant for both plants and the human body, plays a vital
role in maintaining proper functionality. Light plays an important role in metabolism of AsA in …