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Could studies on cell responses to low oxygen levels provide improved options for fruit storage and disinfestation?

Author(s) : CHERVIN C., BRADY C. J., PATTERSON B. D., FARAGHER J. D.

Type of article: Article

Summary

These responses which include reduced energy charge, reduced energy availability for repair and maintenance, cytoplasmic acidification, and activation of glycolysis and toxic glycolytic end products are compared with those of root cells to flooding and of vertebrate and invertebrate animal cells to oxygen deficit. The capacity to sense incipient oxygen stress and, adapt and so avoid cell damage, is emphasised. The applications of controlled atmosphere and modified atmosphere technologies could be extended if adaptive changes in the plant products were fostered during the early stages of storage.

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  • Original title: Could studies on cell responses to low oxygen levels provide improved options for fruit storage and disinfestation?
  • Record ID : 1996-3466
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Postharvest Biol. Technol. - vol. 7 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1996/03

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