Ethephon Treatment Enhanced Postharvest Litchi Fruit Resistance to <i>Peronophythora litchii</i> by Strengthening Antioxidant Capacity and Defense Systems

Litchi downy blight, caused by <i>Peronophythora litchii</i>, is a major postharvest disease that leads to severe pericarp browning and fruit decay, significantly reducing market quality. Strengthening the fruit’s innate defense systems represents a promising strategy for minimizing thes...

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Published in:	Foods
Main Authors:	Difa Zhu, Tao Luo, Xiaomeng Guo, Jingyi Li, Qiao Li, Yongqi Chen, Wenbo Ou, Dongmei Han, Zhenxian Wu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-10-01
Subjects:	litchi fruit <i>P. litchii</i> ethephon antioxidant defense pericarp browning
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/20/3493