Exogenous melatonin and salicylic acid enhance postharvest quality and boost antioxidant capacity in Vitis vinifera cv. 'Cuibao seedless' grape berries.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine the effectiveness of melatonin (MT) in preserving postharvest grape quality by reducing browning, weight loss, and oxidative damage while enhancing antioxidant content and enzyme activity.
Results Summary
MT treatment effectively reduced browning and weight loss, preserved ascorbic acid, soluble sugars, and proteins, increased antioxidant content (total phenols, flavonoids, proline), enhanced enzyme activity (SOD, CAT, PAL), and reduced oxidative stress markers (MDA, PPO, POD). It also upregulated genes related to phenolic and flavonoid synthesis.
Population
Postharvest mature grapes stored at low temperatures.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Varying durations (not specified)
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | decrease | browning index (BI) | postharvest mature grape | - | effectively reduced | #1 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | decrease | browning index (BI) | postharvest mature grape | - | effectively reduced | #2 |
SA + MT treatment | decrease | browning index (BI) | postharvest mature grape | - | effectively reduced | #3 |
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | decrease | weight loss (WL) | postharvest mature grape | - | minimized | #4 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | decrease | weight loss (WL) | postharvest mature grape | - | minimized | #5 |
SA + MT treatment | decrease | weight loss (WL) | postharvest mature grape | - | minimized | #6 |
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | increase | ascorbic acid (AsA) | postharvest mature grape | - | preserved the contents of | #7 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | increase | ascorbic acid (AsA) | postharvest mature grape | - | preserved the contents of | #8 |
SA + MT treatment | increase | ascorbic acid (AsA) | postharvest mature grape | - | preserved the contents of | #9 |
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | increase | soluble sugars (SS) | postharvest mature grape | - | preserved the contents of | #10 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | increase | soluble sugars (SS) | postharvest mature grape | - | preserved the contents of | #11 |
SA + MT treatment | increase | soluble sugars (SS) | postharvest mature grape | - | preserved the contents of | #12 |
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | increase | soluble proteins (SP) | postharvest mature grape | - | preserved the contents of | #13 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | increase | soluble proteins (SP) | postharvest mature grape | - | preserved the contents of | #14 |
SA + MT treatment | increase | soluble proteins (SP) | postharvest mature grape | - | preserved the contents of | #15 |
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | increase | total phenols (TP) contents | postharvest mature grape | - | were higher | #16 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | increase | total phenols (TP) contents | postharvest mature grape | - | were higher | #17 |
SA + MT treatment | increase | total phenols (TP) contents | postharvest mature grape | - | were higher | #18 |
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | increase | flavonoids (TF) contents | postharvest mature grape | - | were higher | #19 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | increase | flavonoids (TF) contents | postharvest mature grape | - | were higher | #20 |
SA + MT treatment | increase | flavonoids (TF) contents | postharvest mature grape | - | were higher | #21 |
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | increase | proline (Pro) contents | postharvest mature grape | - | were higher | #22 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | increase | proline (Pro) contents | postharvest mature grape | - | were higher | #23 |
SA + MT treatment | increase | proline (Pro) contents | postharvest mature grape | - | were higher | #24 |
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | increase | superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities | postharvest mature grape | - | were higher | #25 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | increase | superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities | postharvest mature grape | - | were higher | #26 |
SA + MT treatment | increase | superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities | postharvest mature grape | - | were higher | #27 |
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | increase | catalase (CAT) activities | postharvest mature grape | - | were higher | #28 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | increase | catalase (CAT) activities | postharvest mature grape | - | were higher | #29 |
SA + MT treatment | increase | catalase (CAT) activities | postharvest mature grape | - | were higher | #30 |
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | increase | phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) activities | postharvest mature grape | - | were higher | #31 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | increase | phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) activities | postharvest mature grape | - | were higher | #32 |
SA + MT treatment | increase | phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) activities | postharvest mature grape | - | were higher | #33 |
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | decrease | malondialdehyde (MDA) levels | postharvest mature grape | - | were lower | #34 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | decrease | malondialdehyde (MDA) levels | postharvest mature grape | - | were lower | #35 |
SA + MT treatment | decrease | malondialdehyde (MDA) levels | postharvest mature grape | - | were lower | #36 |
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | decrease | polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activities | postharvest mature grape | - | were lower | #37 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | decrease | polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activities | postharvest mature grape | - | were lower | #38 |
SA + MT treatment | decrease | polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activities | postharvest mature grape | - | were lower | #39 |
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | decrease | peroxidase (POD) activities | postharvest mature grape | - | were lower | #40 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | decrease | peroxidase (POD) activities | postharvest mature grape | - | were lower | #41 |
SA + MT treatment | decrease | peroxidase (POD) activities | postharvest mature grape | - | were lower | #42 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | increase | treatment effectiveness | postharvest mature grape | - | was most effective | #43 |
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | increase | treatment effectiveness | postharvest mature grape | - | was followed by | #44 |
SA + MT treatment | increase | treatment effectiveness | postharvest mature grape | - | was followed by | #45 |
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | increase | VvPAL gene expression levels | postharvest mature grape | - | significantly upregulated | #46 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | increase | VvPAL gene expression levels | postharvest mature grape | - | significantly upregulated | #47 |
SA + MT treatment | increase | VvPAL gene expression levels | postharvest mature grape | - | significantly upregulated | #48 |
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | increase | VvCHI gene expression levels | postharvest mature grape | - | significantly upregulated | #49 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | increase | VvCHI gene expression levels | postharvest mature grape | - | significantly upregulated | #50 |
SA + MT treatment | increase | VvCHI gene expression levels | postharvest mature grape | - | significantly upregulated | #51 |
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | increase | VvF3H2 gene expression levels | postharvest mature grape | - | significantly upregulated | #52 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | increase | VvF3H2 gene expression levels | postharvest mature grape | - | significantly upregulated | #53 |
SA + MT treatment | increase | VvF3H2 gene expression levels | postharvest mature grape | - | significantly upregulated | #54 |
salicylic acid (SA) treatment | increase | VvANR gene expression levels | postharvest mature grape | - | significantly upregulated | #55 |
melatonin (MT) treatment | increase | VvANR gene expression levels | postharvest mature grape | - | significantly upregulated | #56 |
SA + MT treatment | increase | VvANR gene expression levels | postharvest mature grape | - | significantly upregulated | #57 |
The quality of table grape is a key factor influencing consumer purchasing decisions and market prices. However, grape is soft, juicy, and prone to rotting and deterioration, making them unsuitable for storage. To ensure grape quality and extend its shelf life, this study applied salicylic acid (SA), melatonin (MT), and SAÂ +Â MT treatments to postharvest mature grape. The appearance index, antioxidant content, enzyme activity, and gene expression levels of fruits stored at low temperatures for varying durations were measured. The results showed that SA, MT, and SAÂ +Â MT treatments effectively reduced the browning index(BI), minimized weight loss(WL), and preserved the contents of ascorbic acid (AsA), soluble sugars (SS), and soluble proteins (SP). Compared to the control group, the contents of total phenols (TP), flavonoids (TF), proline (Pro), and the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) were higher in each hormone treatment group, while malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and the activities of polyphenol oxidase (PPO) and peroxidase (POD) were lower. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed that MT treatment was most effective, followed by SA and SAÂ +Â MT treatments. Correlation analysis indicated a positive correlation between the contents of TP and TF and their associated structural enzymes. Furthermore, the expression levels of genes related to phenolic and flavonoid synthesis (VvPAL, VvCHI, VvF3H2, VvANR) were significantly upregulated in all treatment groups. This study provides a foundation for further exploring the effects of hormones on postharvest grape.