Molecular aspects of cell wall modifications during fruit ripening.
Fruit ripening is associated with cell wall modifications. The present review focuses on cell wall components and the nature of noncovalent and covalent interactions in the primary cell wall. The role of structural protein cross-links are evaluated within the context of cell wall-mediated changes in texture during fruit ripening. The article discusses molecular approaches in fruit cell wall interactions to regulate processes in fruit ripening in order to improve post-harvest textural characteristics.
Brownleader
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MD
School of Biosciences, University of Westminster, London.
Jackson
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P
Mobasheri
A
A
Pantelides
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AT
Sumar
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Trevan
M
M
Dey
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PM
D001709:Biotechnology; D002473:Cell Wall / Q000737:chemistry / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D003432:Cross-Linking Reagents; D005638:Fruit / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D010940:Plant Proteins / Q000737:chemistry; D012677:Sensation
D003432:Cross-Linking Reagents; D010940:Plant Proteins