Exogenous Melatonin Application Prolongs Citrus Fruits (Citrus sinensis) Shelf-life Quality by Enhancing Some Phytochemical Traits
This study investigated the impact of melatonin treatments (1 mM and 2 mM) on the post-harvest quality of orange fruit during 30 and 60 days of cold storage. Parameters such as titratable acidity (TA), total soluble solids (TSS), vitamin C, antioxidant capacity, total phenolic compounds (TPC), total...
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| author | Afsaneh Ansari Mohammad Saadatian Ramin Haji-Taghilou Kadhim Sedeeq Rawen Abdulhadi Abdulsameea Majeed |
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| description | This study investigated the impact of melatonin treatments (1 mM and 2 mM) on the post-harvest quality of orange fruit during 30 and 60 days of cold storage. Parameters such as titratable acidity (TA), total soluble solids (TSS), vitamin C, antioxidant capacity, total phenolic compounds (TPC), total flavonoids compounds (TFC), enzymatic activities (PAL, CAT), and color were evaluated. Melatonin significantly improved fruit quality by maintaining higher levels of total soluble solids, vitamin C, and antioxidant capacity. Both treatments effectively reduced weight loss and enhanced the activity of antioxidant enzymes. While 2 mM melatonin showed greater efficacy in the initial stages of storage, 1 mM demonstrated better stability in maintaining quality over extended periods. Melatonin treatments also influenced color parameters, suggesting potential improvements in visual appeal. These findings highlight the potential of melatonin as a natural preservative for enhancing the post-harvest quality and extending the shelf life of orange fruit. Further research is needed to optimize melatonin concentrations and explore its integration with other preservation techniques for sustainable and efficient fruit management. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-eb3fe2b69a2041239e15ed30f4c48fe62025-08-20T03:28:05ZengFerdowsi University of Mashhadمجله پژوهشهای علوم و صنایع غذایی ایران1735-41612228-54152025-07-0121331733510.22067/ifstrj.2025.91596.139946909Exogenous Melatonin Application Prolongs Citrus Fruits (Citrus sinensis) Shelf-life Quality by Enhancing Some Phytochemical TraitsAfsaneh Ansari0Mohammad Saadatian1Ramin Haji-Taghilou2Kadhim Sedeeq3Rawen Abdulhadi4Abdulsameea Majeed5Horticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, IranGeneral Science Department, Faculty of Education, Soran University, Soran, IraqHorticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, IranGeneral Science Department, Faculty of Education, Soran University, Soran, IraqDepartment of Pharmacy, Rwandz Private Technical Instiute, Soran, IraqGeneral Science Department, Faculty of Education, Soran University, Soran, IraqThis study investigated the impact of melatonin treatments (1 mM and 2 mM) on the post-harvest quality of orange fruit during 30 and 60 days of cold storage. Parameters such as titratable acidity (TA), total soluble solids (TSS), vitamin C, antioxidant capacity, total phenolic compounds (TPC), total flavonoids compounds (TFC), enzymatic activities (PAL, CAT), and color were evaluated. Melatonin significantly improved fruit quality by maintaining higher levels of total soluble solids, vitamin C, and antioxidant capacity. Both treatments effectively reduced weight loss and enhanced the activity of antioxidant enzymes. While 2 mM melatonin showed greater efficacy in the initial stages of storage, 1 mM demonstrated better stability in maintaining quality over extended periods. Melatonin treatments also influenced color parameters, suggesting potential improvements in visual appeal. These findings highlight the potential of melatonin as a natural preservative for enhancing the post-harvest quality and extending the shelf life of orange fruit. Further research is needed to optimize melatonin concentrations and explore its integration with other preservation techniques for sustainable and efficient fruit management.https://ifstrj.um.ac.ir/article_46909_0d6baf8e2cf4f36d1ac3fbfafefc1b42.pdfantioxidantfruit qualitypost-harvestpal enzymeweight loss |
| spellingShingle | Afsaneh Ansari Mohammad Saadatian Ramin Haji-Taghilou Kadhim Sedeeq Rawen Abdulhadi Abdulsameea Majeed Exogenous Melatonin Application Prolongs Citrus Fruits (Citrus sinensis) Shelf-life Quality by Enhancing Some Phytochemical Traits مجله پژوهشهای علوم و صنایع غذایی ایران antioxidant fruit quality post-harvest pal enzyme weight loss |
| title | Exogenous Melatonin Application Prolongs Citrus Fruits (Citrus sinensis) Shelf-life Quality by Enhancing Some Phytochemical Traits |
| title_full | Exogenous Melatonin Application Prolongs Citrus Fruits (Citrus sinensis) Shelf-life Quality by Enhancing Some Phytochemical Traits |
| title_fullStr | Exogenous Melatonin Application Prolongs Citrus Fruits (Citrus sinensis) Shelf-life Quality by Enhancing Some Phytochemical Traits |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exogenous Melatonin Application Prolongs Citrus Fruits (Citrus sinensis) Shelf-life Quality by Enhancing Some Phytochemical Traits |
| title_short | Exogenous Melatonin Application Prolongs Citrus Fruits (Citrus sinensis) Shelf-life Quality by Enhancing Some Phytochemical Traits |
| title_sort | exogenous melatonin application prolongs citrus fruits citrus sinensis shelf life quality by enhancing some phytochemical traits |
| topic | antioxidant fruit quality post-harvest pal enzyme weight loss |
| url | https://ifstrj.um.ac.ir/article_46909_0d6baf8e2cf4f36d1ac3fbfafefc1b42.pdf |
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