As a consequence, fruit might be less susceptible to fungal
invasion because of cell wall reinforcement (lignin formation)
and increases in tissue antioxidant ability
Among allthe analyzed enzymes, PAL is the one that showed
the largest induction in response to salt treatment.
In particular, at 12 h from its application, SB caused the strongest induction of PAL
activity (2.3-fold) as compared to all other treatments, while in SC treated
tissues, PAL activity reached its maximum at 48 h.
Thus, in the presence of SB, treated tissues might react more quickly than
in the presence of SC, and as a result, they might be more resistant
to pathogen infection since an earlier response is more effective
in limiting tissue colonization