Insights into strawberry senescence: Hormonal interplay key to extending shelf life of 'Benihoppe' variety

A research team discovered that the rapid senescence of harvested strawberry "Benihoppe" results from increased perishability, softening, water loss, increased soluble sugars within 2 d, and changes in hormone levels. They found that ABA, JA, and ethylene play crucial roles in the fruit's senescence, impacting biochemical metabolisms, anti-stress responses and softening processes.