Influence of Postharvest Application of 28-Homobrassinolide on Storage Quality of Medlar Fruit

Ekinci, Neslihan; Gökbayrak, Zeliha; Akçay, Mehmet

doi:10.1007/s10341-018-0402-x

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“…These results can be explained by the antibrowning characteristics of EBR, which suppress the oxidation of quinones and reduce PPO activity. The same effects of EBR were reported in medlar fruit, 22 confirming our results.…”

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confidence: 92%

Efficacy of 24‐epibrassinolide–chitosan composite coating on the quality of ‘Williams’ bananas during ripening

2023

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BackgroundBanana fruit undergo rapid metabolic changes following the induction of ripening. They result in excessive softening, chlorophyll degradation, browning, and senescence during postharvest life. As part of a continuous effort to extend fruit shelf life and maintain the best possible quality, this study examined the effect of a 24‐epibrassinolide (EBR) and chitosan (CT) composite coating on ‘Williams’ bananas ripening in ambient conditions. Fruit were soaked in 20 μM EBR, 10 g L−1 CT (w/v), and 20 μM EBR + 10 g L−1 CT solutions for 15 min and were kept at 23 ± 1 °C and 85–90% (RH) for 9 days.ResultsThe combined treatment (20 μM EBR + 10 g L−1 CT) clearly delayed fruit ripening; bananas treated with this showed less peel yellowing, weight loss, and total soluble solids, and greater firmness, titratable acidity, membrane stability index, and ascorbic acid content than the untreated control. After the treatment, the fruit also presented higher radical scavenging capacity, and higher total phenol and flavonoid content. The activity of polyphenoloxidase and hydrolytic enzymes was lower, and that of peroxidase was higher in both the peel and pulp of all the treated fruit than in the control.ConclusionThe combined treatment (20 μM EBR + 10 g L−1 CT) is suggested as an effective composite edible coat to retain the quality of ‘Williams’ bananas during ripening. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.

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confidence: 92%

Efficacy of 24‐epibrassinolide–chitosan composite coating on the quality of ‘Williams’ bananas during ripening

2023

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“…The results of these postharvest processes include the decrease in its edible and commercial value [66]. In order to avoid fast softening and browning during postharvest handling and storage and to increase the shelf life of this fruit, several authors have tried to find methods to accomplish these aims by using a Palliflex storage system and 1-methylcyclopropene treatment [66]; Palliflex storage system with low O 2 and CO 2 atmosphere [62]; 28-homobrassinolide [63]; or modified atmosphere packaging and methyl jasmonate [67].…”

Section: Storage Conditions For Medlarmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Another experiment for increasing the postharvest life of medlars was made by Ekinci et al [63]. They determined the effects of postharvest brassinosteroid treatment on the storage quality of medlar fruit and emphasized the influence of 28-homobrassinolide applications on the physical and chemical properties of medlar fruit stored for 60 days.…”

Section: Storage Conditions For Medlarmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…They determined the effects of postharvest brassinosteroid treatment on the storage quality of medlar fruit and emphasized the influence of 28-homobrassinolide applications on the physical and chemical properties of medlar fruit stored for 60 days. Their conclusion was that treating medlar fruits with 5 µM 28-homobrassinolide after harvest retained higher quality over a longer period [63].…”

Section: Storage Conditions For Medlarmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Medlar—A Comprehensive and Integrative Review

Voaides

Radu

Birza

et al. 2021

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Among fruit plants belonging to the Rosaceae family, medlar (Mespilus) can be classified as neglected or underutilized. It is a genus of two species of flowering plants: Mespilus germanica (common medlar) and Mespilus canescens. Appreciated for its specific taste and flavor, medlar also possesses biological properties (antioxidant and antimicrobial). Despite the special properties of medlar, there are few research papers on this subject. This review paper includes data not only on medlar fruits but also its leaves, bark, and bud flowers. The main identified components are presented, as well as several biological properties, morphological properties, ethnopharmacological uses, and molecular biology analyses emerging from the scientific papers published in this area.

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