| DEG | Differentially expressed gene |
| DM | Degree of pectin methylesterification |
| GalA | Galacturonic acid |
| GAUT | Alpha-1:4-galacturonosyltransferase |
| GM | Green matured |
| HG | Homogalacturonan |
| PBS | Phosphate buffered saline |
| PAE | Pectin acetylesterases |
| PG | Polygalacturonase |
| PGI | Polygalacturonase inhibitor |
| PL | Pectate lyase |
| PME | Pectin methylesterase |
| PMEI | Pectin methylesterase inhibitor |
| RR | Ruthenium red |
| YM | Yellow matured |