Under conditions of abiotic stress several physiological and biochemical processes in plants
can be modified. The production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is toxic at high …

Cucurbitaceae is one of the most genetically diverse plant families in the world. Many of
them are important vegetables or medicinal plants and are widely distributed worldwide. The …

Ascorbic acid (AsA) is an essential multifaceted phytonutrient for both the human diet and
plant growth. Optimum levels of AsA accumulation combined with balanced redox …

Since the early characterization of vitamin C (ascorbic acid, AsA) as a major antioxidant
molecule that human beings are unable to synthesize de novo, the discovery of adequate …

Ascorbic acid plays an essential role in human health and its deficiency severely impacts
physical well-being. Fruits are a good dietary source of ascorbic acid and thereby, its …

In this review, we untangle the physiological key functions of the essential micronutrients
and link them to the deficiency responses in plants. Knowledge of these responses at the …

L-Ascorbic acid (AsA) is more commonly known as vitamin C and is an indispensable
compound for human health. As a major antioxidant, AsA not only maintains redox balance …

Abstract L-Ascorbic acid (AsA), a strong antioxidant, serves as an enzyme cofactor and
redox status marker, modulating a plethora of biological processes. As tomato commercial …

The incessant resistivity of pathogenic microbes to antibiotics continuously constitutes a
major threat to human wellness, thus, searching for effective therapeutic approaches …

Ascorbate (vitamin C) is one of the most abundant primary metabolites in plants. Its complex
chemistry enables it to function as an antioxidant, as a free radical scavenger, and as a …