Preharvest Methyl Jasmonate Treatment Increased Glucosinolate Biosynthesis, Sulforaphane Accumulation, and Antioxidant Activity of Broccoli

• Main Authors: Junwei Wang (Author), Shuxiang Mao (Author), Mantian Liang (Author), Wenxia Zhang (Author), Fangzhen Chen (Author), Ke Huang (Author), Qiuyun Wu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Broccoli is becoming increasingly popular among consumers owing to its nutritional value and rich bioactive compounds, such glucosinolates (GSLs) and hydrolysis products, which are secondary metabolites for plant defense, cancer prevention, and higher antioxidant activity for humans. In this study,...