ISHS Acta Horticulturae 269: Symposium on Tropical Fruit in International Trade
CELL WALL CHANGES IN RIPENING FRUIT |
| Authors: | G.B. Seymour, G.A. Tucker, H. Wainwright |
| Abstract:
Cell wall changes in ripening fruits, are thought to be responsible for fruit softening. One of the best studied fruit is tomato and cell wall changes in this fruit are discussed in detail. Evidence is presented to show that some of the classical picture of pectin degradation in ripening tomatoes is incorrect; pectin solubilization is not closely linked with the absolute amount of pectolytic enzyme activity and the extent of pectin degradation during ripening is much less than previously thought. Also pectolytic activity appears to be restricted in vivo. These observations are discussed in relation to cell wall changes in a range of fruits. | |
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