Identification of potential molecular markers for detection of lengthy chilled storage of Prunus persica L. fruit.

ABSTRACT: Low temperature is the main strategy to preserve fruit quality post-harvest, in the supply chain. Low temperatures reduce the respiration, ethylene emission, and enzymatic activities associated with senescence. Unfortunately, peaches are sensitive to low temperatures if exposed for long periods, resulting in physiological disorders that can compromise commercial quality. Maximum damage occurs at 5 °C while at 1 °C damage is reduced. Therefore, rapid early detection methods for the distribution chain to monitor length and temperature of fruit storage are needed. The aim of this work was to identify candidate genes to develop an antibody-based marker system in peach fruit to monitor chilled storage. Two cultivars were tested: 'Sagittaria', an early ripening peach, and 'Big Top' a mid-season

SUBMITTER: Franzoni G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11667614 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature