Advances in Cell Wall Dynamics and Gene Expression in Postharvest Fruit Softening.

ABSTRACT: Postharvest fruit softening is a critical determinant of fruit shelf life, significantly influencing mechanical damage susceptibility, pathogen invasion, and consumer preference. Collectively, these factors lead to substantial losses in the fruit industry. The structural modifications of cell wall and cuticle during ripening primarily govern fruit softening. The objective of this review is to synthesize recent advances and provide a comprehensive analysis of the molecular mechanisms underlying this process. In this review, we provide a comprehensive analysis of cell wall composition and softening-associated cell wall remodeling proteins. We examine recent advances in manipulating single or multiple genes encoding cell wall-modifying proteins that influence fruit softening, and identify key

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12473168 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature