This paper reviews postharvest physiology of annonas, including respiration and ethylene production, relevant enzymes, fruit softening, fruit browning, and postharvest pathology.

• 对国内外关于番荔枝果实采后呼吸强度及乙烯产量、相关酶类、果实软化、果实褐变等生理变化、采后病理及保鲜技术的研究进展作了综述。