Research progress on the effect of exogenous melatonin on postharvest fruit quality
Melatonin(N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine,MT)is a kind of life must small molecule amine compounds,it is widely found in animals and plants,for the growth and development of animals and plants plays an extremely important role,the influence of the fruit quality is reviewed,in order to fruit preservation,improve fruit quality,fruit resistance,provide reference,obtain higher economic benefits.As the researchers for plant melatonin research gradually deepening,plant melatonin synthesis pathway and the role of plant more clear,from the exogenous melatonin for the influence of the fruit is reviewed,from the appearance quality,intrinsic quality,postharvest aging,stress resistance expounds the regulation mechanism of exogenous melatonin.It was found that melatonin mainly affected the fruit by affecting its appearance and quality,internal quality,delaying aging,and improving stress resistance.Melatonin plays an extremely important role in improving the fruit quality,keeping the fruit fresh after harvest,and extending the shelf life.