Shahbaz A. Tung

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Exogenous melatonin activates the antioxidant system and maintains postharvest organoleptic quality in Hami melon (Cucumis. melo var. inodorus Jacq.)

Aug 9, 2023 | frontiersin.org | Mohsin Tanveer |Iftikhar Hussain Shah |Shahbaz A. Tung

Graphical Abstract After melatonin treatment, the respiratory rate and ROS accumulation of Hami melon were inhibited. Lower respiratory rate can reduce nutrient loss, and maintain higher levels of TSS and TA, which helps delay the loss in fruit firmness and weight. In addition, ROS accumulation can activate the antioxidant system, leading to an increase in antioxidant enzymes and substances.

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