Structural Studies of Mexican Husk Tomato (Physalis ixocarpa) Fruit Cutin.

ABSTRACT: Green tomato (Physalis ixocarpa) is a specie native to Mexico, and it is known as "tomatillo" or "husk tomato". The fruit contains vitamins, minerals, phenolic compounds, and steroidal lactones, presenting antimicrobial activity and antinarcotic effects. Therefore, it is not only used in traditional Mexican cuisine, but also in traditional medicine to relieve some discomforts such as fever, cough, and amygdalitis. However, it is a perishable fruit whose shelf life is very short. As a part of the peel, cuticle, and epicuticular waxes represent the most important part in plant protection, and the specific composition and structural characterization are significant to know how this protective biopolymer keeps quality characteristics in fresh fruits. P. ixocarpa cutin was obtaine

SUBMITTER: Arrieta-Baez D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10780591 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature