Vol. 11, Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Rajashekar, Archi Gupta, AK Baswal and Puneeth

Abstract:
Salicylic acid (SA), an endogenous plant growth regulator, has been shown to induce a variety of metabolic and physiological reactions in plants, impacting their growth and development. The cytoplasmic cell of the plant is the primary manufacturing location for SA. Salicin, a compound found in Salix spp., is present in the plant in the form of free phenolic acids or in combination with other amino acids. SA, being a naturally occurring and nontoxic phenolic molecule, has a great deal of potential for reducing pre-harvest losses in horticultural crops. SA must be used at the right concentration, for the right amount of time, and for the right type of crop to be commercialized. This review article talks about how to use SA to keep the quality of certain horticultural crops good before they are ready to be harvested. An additional goal of this review is to provide growers with more information about the various factors that influence how they respond to SA.