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Carbohydrate Metabolism of Two Climacteric Fruits and Its Impact on Fruit Quality

DENG Li-li1,2,SHEN Lin1,SHENG Ji-ping3,*   

  1. 1. College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China;
    2. College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China;3. School of Agricultural Economics and Rural
    Development, Renmin University of China, Beijing 100872, China
  • Published:2013-09-27
  • Contact: SHENG Ji-ping

Abstract:

This paper reviews the carbohydrate metabolism in two typical climacteric fruits such as apple and tomato and
the relevant metabolic enzymes. This review also discussed the key role of carbohydrate in fruit ripening and senescence,
the formation of flavor, color and the metabolism of nutrients (VC). We aimed to provide some theoretical references for
understanding the impact of carbohydrate metabolism on climacteric fruits and its relationship with the formation of fruit
quality.

Key words: climacteric fruits, apple, tomato, carbohydrate metabolism, quality

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