期刊
FOOD CHEMISTRY
卷 219, 期 -, 页码 179-184出版社
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.09.138
关键词
Selenium; Antioxidant; Tomato fruit; Postharvest ripening
资金
- National Natural Science Foundation of China [31401545]
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities [FRF-TP-15-014A2]
The antioxidant activity of selenium (Se) detoxifies reactive oxygen species (ROS) in plants and animals. In the present study, we elucidated the mechanism underlying Se induced fruit development and ripening. Our study showed that foliar pretreatment with 1 mg L-1 sodium selenate effectively delayed fruit ripening and maintained fruit quality. Gene expression studies revealed that the repression of ethylene biosynthetic genes 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC) synthase and ACC oxidase decreased ethylene production and respiration rate. Moreover, Se treatment probably boosted the antioxidant defense system to reduce ROS generation and membrane damage. The enhanced antioxidative effect was attributed to higher glutathione content and increased activity of enzymes such as glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase. The upregulation of respiratory burst oxidase homologue genes in tomato fruit may also contribute to the enhanced antioxidative effect. Selenium treatment represents a promising strategy for delaying ripening and extending the shelf life of tomato fruit. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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