Melatonin Application Increases Accumulation of Phenol substances in Kiwifruit during Storage

Wang, Dong Liang Xiu; Xie, Yue; Lv, Jin Wang Xiulan

doi:10.9755/ejfa.2019.v31.i5.1954

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“…Furthermore, Zheng et al (2019) found that melatonin could maintain the nutritional and commercial value of fresh-cut pear fruit by inhibiting the expression of enzymatic browning-related genes but enhancing antioxidant capacity. Melatonin application could also increase accumulation of phenol substances in kiwifruit during storage (Wang et al, 2019b). Further results showed that the melatonin (0.1 and 1 mM) treatment could not only effectively improve the storage quality but also prolong shelf life of strawberry (Liu et al, 2018a).…”

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Effect of melatonin on ripening of ‘Pearl’ guava fruit at ambient temperature

2023

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In this study, fruit quality and activities of antioxidant and cell wall degrading enzymes, were investigated to explore the effect of exogenousmelatonin on preservation of postharvest guava during storage at room temperature (25℃). The results showed 500 μM melatonin treatmentcould effectively delay the softening and yellowing of guava fruit, and maintain high soluble sugar and vitamin С content, to keep theappearance and nutrient quality. Moreover, the treatment could inhibit PPO (polyphenol oxidase) enzyme activity to prevent browning,but promote POD (peroxidase) and CAT (catalase) enzyme activities to improve the resistance of fruit during storage. Furthermore, PG(polygalacturonase) and PL (pectate lyase) enzyme activities were effectively suppressed to protect the structural integrity of the cellwall in fruit, and delay the softening process. These findings indicate, 500 μM exogenous melatonin treatment could delay the ripeningof postharvest guava fruit, and present application value of preservation.

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Effect of melatonin on ripening of ‘Pearl’ guava fruit at ambient temperature

2023

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“…PAL activity increased in cherry tomatoes due to melatonin application; this response positively impacted fruit phenolic and flavonoid total and lignin content during storage [99]. In addition, changes in metabolite content have also increased in several other fruits that have been studied, such as plums [77], mangoes [19,84], and kiwis [83].…”

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Overview of Melatonin’s Impact on Postharvest Physiology and Quality of Fruits

Mubarok,

Suminar,

Abidat

et al. 2023

Horticulturae

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Fruits are important horticultural commodities because they provide nutrients that help human health. Fruits are mostly consumed as fresh products; however, there are challenges in retaining the freshness, such as the rapid ripening process that triggers fruit deterioration and reduces fruit quality and nutrient content. The postharvest quality of horticultural crops is affected by pre-and postharvest treatment. Most farmers use chemical compounds and fungicides to prevent postharvest damage; however, this results in health hazards and environmental pollution. Melatonin can be used for maintaining and improving postharvest horticultural crops such as fruits. Melatonin is a new bioactive compound that is a potent free radical scavenger and antioxidant. It has been studied as an alternative to harmful chemicals used commercially in the postharvest management of fresh products. For human health, melatonin plays a regulatory role in circadian and seasonal rhythms, sleep, retinal functions, and the immune system. In plants, melatonin regulates many biological processes, particularly when plants have experienced abiotic stress, germination, aging, and growth. The effect of exogenous melatonin on fruit ripening has focused primarily on the relationship between melatonin and ethylene plant hormones. Many studies in recent years have discussed melatonin’s role in plants, particularly in delaying plant aging as an alternative way of increasing fruit shelf life. This review provides a comprehensive overview of melatonin biosynthesis in plants, factors that affect the content of melatonin in fruit, melatonin mechanisms in fruit ripening, the impact of melatonin on postharvest fruit quality, the effect of melatonin on postharvest quality, and the change in metabolite content of horticultural products, particularly fruits.

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Innovative postharvest strategies for maintaining the quality of kiwifruit during storage: An updated review

Xia,

Wu,

Ali

et al. 2024

Food Frontiers

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Being a respiratory climacteric fruit, kiwifruit is susceptible to age and decay rapidly in the postharvest stage. Therefore, the development of efficient postharvest methods to maintain the kiwifruit quality has been a long‐standing goal. This review summarizes the preservation and disease control methods of kiwifruit conducted over the past 5 years, and the characteristics, advantages, and action mechanisms of various methods are thoroughly discussed. Physical, chemical, and biotechnological methods, such as low‐temperature, essential oil, and endophytic yeast treatment, can enhance postharvest kiwifruit quality to a certain extent by controlling disease, delaying chilling injury, alleviating oxidative damage, inhibiting oversoftening and off‐flavor development. However, all these techniques have limitations per se, such as the inability to prevent secondary infections and potential side effects on human health. Novel approaches such as pulsed light and cold plasma or a synergistic application of several techniques may be the future direction for kiwifruit postharvest preservation.

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Melatonin Application Increases Accumulation of Phenol substances in Kiwifruit during Storage

Cited by 11 publications

References 37 publications

Effect of melatonin on ripening of ‘Pearl’ guava fruit at ambient temperature

Effect of melatonin on ripening of ‘Pearl’ guava fruit at ambient temperature

Overview of Melatonin’s Impact on Postharvest Physiology and Quality of Fruits

Innovative postharvest strategies for maintaining the quality of kiwifruit during storage: An updated review

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