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Functional Roles of Hydrogen Sulfide in Postharvest Physiology of Fruit and Vegetables

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Abstract

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a naturally occurring gaseous molecule in plants and a potential signalling molecule that regulates many physiological processes in the plant system. Various studies have reported the beneficial effect of H2S in delaying the fruit ripening, senescence, and better fruit quality during storage. It reduces oxidative damage, membrane permeability, and lipid peroxidation by boosting the antioxidant defence mechanism in many fruits and vegetables. It has a greater potential for use in the postharvest industry for reducing postharvest decay and improving fruit quality with extended storage life. This chapter is mainly focused on the role of H2S in postharvest physiology, its signalling action, and cross-talk with other hormones viz. ethylene, abscisic acid, and nitric oxide during fruit ripening.

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  1. Division of Food Science and Postharvest Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, New Delhi, India

    Deep Lata, V. S. Karthik Nayaka & A. J. Sachin

  2. Department of Fruit Science, Dr. Y. S. R. Horticultural University, Venkataramannagudem, Andhra Pradesh, India

    Divya Vani Vaka

  3. Department of Fruit Science, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

    Aaisha Nasim

  4. Department of Food Process Engineering, NIT Rourkela, Rourkela, Odisha, India

    Shubhra Shekhar

  5. Department of Food Science and Postharvest Technology, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bihar, India

    Mohammed Wasim Siddiqui

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Lata, D. et al. (2023). Functional Roles of Hydrogen Sulfide in Postharvest Physiology of Fruit and Vegetables. In: Aftab, T., Corpas, F.J. (eds) Gasotransmitters Signaling in Plants under Challenging Environment. Plant in Challenging Environments, vol 5. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-43029-9_13

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