The concentration of TBA-reactive compounds and the activity of LOX often increase in response to storage at low tempera- ture. These parameters are often used as indicators of membrane injury (Berger et al., 2001). Some examples of an increase in TBA- reactive compounds during low temperature storage, from our laboratory, are banana fruit (Promyou et al., 2008) and basil leaves (Wongsheree et al., 2009). The alleviating effect of SA on the rise in the concentration of TBA-reactive compounds and the increase in LOX activity of Anthurium spathes clearly suggest a role of mem- brane damage in CI. Similarly, SA treatment resulted in a lower LOX activity in cold-stored peach fruit (Cao et al., 2010).