Carotenoid retention during post-harvest storage of Capsicum annuum: the role of the fruit surface structure.
A. C. Holden, H. Cohen, D. V. Rickett, A. Aharoni, P. D. Fraser
This study identifies that thicker lipid exocarp layers and smooth surfaces in Capsicum annuum enhance carotenoid retention during post-harvest storage by protecting against reactive oxygen species.
bioRxiv · Jan 27, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology