Impact of methyl Jasmonate on blueberry ripening fruits: assessment of cell wall thermal stability, nutritional parameters and antioxidant enzymatic activity.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The blueberry (Vaccinium spp.), recognized as one of the most significant horticultural crops globally, is valued for its rich bioactive compounds. In this study, we examine the effects of methyl jasmonate (MeJA) on blueberry, focusing on cell wall composition, nutritional properties, and antioxidant enzyme activity across two seasons (2022-2023). The objective is to evaluate the impact of MeJA treatments on fruit ripening dynamics and quality attributes.

Methodology

Blueberry plants were treated with single (T1) and double (T2) MeJA applications. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) were used to assess thermal degradation patterns of cell wall polymers. Biochemical evaluations included phenolic content, antioxidant capaci

SUBMITTER: Vasquez-Rojas C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11983540 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature