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Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition Volume 39, 1999 - Issue 2
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Molecular Aspects of Cell Wall Modifications during Fruit Ripening

M. D. Brownleader School of Biosciences, The University of Westminster, 115 New Cavendish St., London W1M 8JS
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P. Jackson Instituto de Tecnologia Quimica e Biologica, Apartado 127, 2780, Oeiras, Portugal
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A. Mobasheri School of Biosciences, The University of Westminster, 115 New Cavendish St., London W1M 8JS
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A. T. Pantelides School of Biological Sciences, Division of Biochemistry, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham Hill, Surrey TW20 OEX
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S. Sumar School of Biological Sciences, Division of Biochemistry, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham Hill, Surrey TW20 OEX
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M. Trevan School of Biosciences, The University of Westminster, 115 New Cavendish St., London W1M 8JS
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P. M. Dey School of Biosciences, The University of Westminster, 115 New Cavendish St., London W1M 8JS; School of Biological Sciences, Division of Biochemistry, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham Hill, Surrey TW20 OEX
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Pages 149-164 | Published online: 22 Aug 2006
 
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ABSTRACT

Fruit ripening is associated with cell wall modifications. The present review focuses on cell wall components and the nature of noncovalent and covalent interactions in the primary cell wall. The role of structural protein cross-links are evaluated within the context of cell wall-mediated changes in texture during fruit ripening. The article discusses molecular approaches in fruit cell wall interactions to regulate processes in fruit ripening in order to improve post-harvest textural characteristics.

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