ENDOGLUCANASE SlCEL2 and EXPANSIN SlEXP1 synergistically affect cellulose degrading and tomato fruit softening

Abstract Delayed fruit softening in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is highly desirable for extending shelf life, facilitating long-distance transportation, and reducing post-harvest losses caused by mechanical damage. Fruit softening is a natural ripening process characterized by the increased expres...

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Published in:BMC Plant Biology
Main Authors: Xueou Li, Dawei Xu, Lida Zhang, Lingxia Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-025-06749-7