Abstract:

Proteomic technique has already been utilized to unravel the molecular mechanisms of fruit ripening andsenescence by investigating the change of protein expression profiles involved in these processes. This paper reviews therecent advances in the application of proteomics in researching the mechanism of ripening and senescence of climacteric andnon-climacteric fruits. The bioinformatics-based functional classification of differentially accumulated proteins indicates thatthe important physiological processes involved in fruit ripening and senescence include basic metabolism, energy production,defense and stress response are. The disadvantages of proteomic technique and its future prospects are also discussed.

Key words: proteomics, fruit, ripening, senescence, basic metabolism, energy production