ABSTRACT Melatonin (N‐acetyl‐5‐methoxytryptamine), a well‐known mammalian
hormone, has been having a great relevance in the Plant World in recent years. Many of its …

Melatonin was found in plants in the late 1990s, but its function, signaling, and interaction
with other phytohormones still unclear. Melatonin research in plants has increased …

Melatonin (MT), a naturally occurring compound, is found in various species worldwide. In
1958, it was first identified in the pineal gland of dairy cows. MT is an “old friend” but a “new …

Microbial contamination is the principal factor in the deterioration of postharvest storage
quality in grapes. To mitigate this issue, we explored a synergistic treatment which combines …

Fruits and vegetables contain numerous nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, phenolic
compounds, and dietary fibers. They reduce the incidence of cardiovascular diseases and …

The effect of γ-Aminobutyrate (GABA) on maize seedlings under saline stress conditions has
not been well tested in previous literature. Maize seedlings were subjected to two saline …

The preservation of fruit quality and the extension of shelf life are commonly achieved
through the utilization of cold storage. However, the challenge arises from the susceptibility …

The postharvest lifespan of horticultural products is closely related to loss of nutritional
quality, accompanied by a rapid decline in shelf life, commercial value, and marketability …

White mulberry (Morus alba L.) fruit is a rich source of bioactive compounds, but it is highly
perishable and vulnerable to browning. In the current study, melatonin at concentrations of …

Oxidative damage leading to loss of nutritional quality and pericarp discoloration of
harvested litchi fruits drastically limits consumer acceptance and marketability. In the present …