The Mechanism of Quality Deterioration of Postharvest Fruit and Vegetable

Dear Colleagues,

Postharvest fleshy fruits and vegetables are still living organisms, remain metabolically active, and undergo complex biological processes, which are prone to ripening and senescence, resulting in quality deterioration and commodity value loss. Therefore, a deeper understanding of the regulation mechanisms underlying ripening and senescence, followed by quality deterioration, would help to maintain postharvest commercial quality and to improve management to minimize postharvest loss. Additionally, improved postharvest technologies, including chemical treatment, physical methods, and biotechnology have been widely used to inhibit the quality deterioration and extend the shelf life of fresh fruit and vegetable. Thus, we encourage the submission of manuscripts associating with the regulation mechanism and the innovative preservation technology of fresh postharvest fruit and vegetable.

Dr. Zhongqi Fan
Dr. Qian Zhou
Guest Editors

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