Controlled Water Stress to Improve Fruit and Vegetable Postharvest Quality (original) (raw)

This review discusses the impact of controlled water stress, particularly regulated deficit irrigation (RDI), on enhancing the postharvest quality of fruits and vegetables. It emphasizes the importance of limited water supply in improving sensory attributes and nutritional composition while also addressing physiological responses in plants, such as gene expression and enzyme activity. The paper highlights the challenges faced by agriculture under abiotic stresses and presents strategies utilizing plant growth regulators to mitigate the adverse effects, aiming for sustainable agricultural practices.