Publications by authors named "Janaine Juliana Vieira de Almeida Mendes"
Pre-harvest application of sodium nitroprusside enhances storage root quality in red beet cultivated under normal and drought conditions.
Lucélio Mendes Ferreira Juliane Maciel Henschel Janaine Juliana Vieira de Almeida Mendes Damiana Justino Araujo José Evangelista Santos Ribeiro
J Sci Food Agric
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how pre-harvest application of nitric oxide (NO) affects the post-harvest quality of red beet plants grown under normal and drought conditions.
- Drought conditions decreased root yield and certain nutrients in the beets, but the application of sodium nitroprusside (an NO donor) helped reverse these negative effects and improved the overall antioxidant capacity and quality of the beets.
- The findings suggest that treating beets with NO can enhance their quality and resilience against drought, indicating potential benefits for other crops and various stress conditions in future research.