Influence of a Preharvest Melatonin Application on Postharvest Chilling Injury in Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)
Postharvest chilling injury is a physiological disorder detrimental to produce quality and shelf-life. Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is susceptible to postharvest chilling injury at temperatures below 12 °C, manifesting as leaf lesions and discoloration. Melatonin, a growth regulator, has reduced post...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2023-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Horticultural Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/johr-2023-0025 |