The production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in plants is part of the normal metabolism
of chloroplasts, mitochondria and peroxisomes; however, the exposure to environmental …

Originally conceived as harmful metabolic byproducts, reactive oxygen species (ROS) are
now recognized as an integral part of numerous cellular programs. Thanks to their diverse …

Alternative oxidase (AOX) is a non-energy conserving terminal oxidase in the plant
mitochondrial electron transport chain. While respiratory carbon oxidation pathways …

Shelf life is an important quality trait for many fruit, including tomatoes. We report that
enrichment of anthocyanin, a natural pigment, in tomatoes can significantly extend shelf life …

This review summarizes knowledge of alternative oxidase, a mitochondrial electron
transport chain component that lowers the ATP yield of plant respiration. Analysis of mutant …

Postharvest physiological deterioration (PPD) of cassava (Manihot esculenta) storage roots
is the result of a rapid oxidative burst, which leads to discoloration of the vascular tissues …

Melatonin reportedly increases abiotic and biotic stress tolerance in plants, but information
on its in vivo effects during postharvest physiological deterioration (PPD) in cassava is …

The basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor family plays crucial roles in various
aspects of biological processes. Currently, no information is available regarding the bZIP …

ABSTRACT Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a major tropical crop. Regarded as an
orphan crop a few decades ago, it now receives considerable attention from governments …

The increase in global demand for healthy food products and initiatives to ensure food
security in developing countries has focused on the cultivation of drought-resistant and …