Abstract
Volvariella volvacea is a highly perishable mushroom that severely affects its postharvest commercial value. This study aimed to investigate the impact of high oxygen (O2) levels combined with nanocomposite packaging on the shelf-life quality of V. volvacea. Results showed that treatment with high concentrations of O2 (80% and 100% O2) and nanocomposite packaging effectively delayed the quality deterioration of V. volvacea, resulting in better postharvest appearance, higher firmness, lower weight loss, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, and leakage of membrane electrolytes. Further analysis revealed the combination treatments ameliorated oxidative stress by inducing antioxidant enzymes and the glutathione-ascorbate (GSH-AsA) cycle at both enzymatic and transcriptional levels, thereby activating the antioxidant system. Additionally, the treatments enhanced activities of key enzymes in phenylpropane metabolism, leading to a reduction in the decrease of total phenolics and flavonoids. This work provides new insights into the development of postharvest technologies to prolong the storage life of V. volvacea.
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