Phenylalanine: A Promising Inducer of Fruit Resistance to Postharvest Pathogens
More than 40% of harvested fruit is lost, largely due to decay. In parallel, restrictions on postharvest fungicides call for eco-friendly alternatives. Fruit’s natural resistance depends mainly on flavonoids and anthocyanins—which have antioxidant and antifungal activity—synthesized from the phenylp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-05-01
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| Series: | Foods |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/9/5/646 |