| POD | Peroxidase |
| SOD | Superoxide dismutase |
| qRT-PCR | Quantitative real-time reverse transcription PCR |
| GFP | Green fluorescent protein |
| ORF | Open reading frame |
| ET | Ethephon |
| 1-MCP | 1-methylcyclopropene |
| CAT | Catalase |
| ROS | Reactive oxygen specie |
| O2 | Superoxide anion |
| APX1 | Ascorbate peroxidase 1 |
| CSD1 | Copper/zinc superoxide dismutase |
| FSD1 | Fe super dismutase 1 |
| NBT | Nitrotetrazolium blue chloride |
| DAB | 3,3’-Diaminobenzidine |