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Nitric Oxide: A Key Modulator of Postharvest Fruit and Vegetable Physiology

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Abstract

Nitric oxide (NO) is a gasotransmitter molecule involved in a variety of physiological functions related to acclimation responses in plants for biotic and abiotic stresses. Thus, NO holds great promise in extending the shelf life of freshly harvested fruits and vegetables. Various investigations have identified the signalling function of NO in respiration, ripening, senescence, chilling injury alleviation and membrane damage to biological tissues by maintaining a greater antioxidant system. This chapter describes the relevance and role of nitric oxide to improve postharvest storage life and the quality of freshly harvested fruits and vegetables.

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Karthik Nayaka, V.S. et al. (2023). Nitric Oxide: A Key Modulator of Postharvest Fruit and Vegetable Physiology. 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_8

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