Carvacrol enhances antioxidant activity and slows down cell wall metabolism by maintaining the energy level of 'Guifei' mango.

Background: Postharvest mango fruit are highly susceptible to rapid ripening, softening and senescence, greatly limiting their distribution. In this study, we evaluated the potential effects of carvacrol (0.06 g L) on mango (25 ± 1 °C) and the mechanisms by which it regulates antioxidant activity, energy and cell wall metabolism.