Sucrose-treated asparagus had excellent appearance and retained their firmness.
Carbohydrate levels were high in sucrose-treated relative to untreated asparagus.
Sucrose inhibited water-soluble pectin level in asparagus and prolonged shelf life.
Genes encoding cell wall components were upregulated by sucrose treatment.
Sucrose preserved rutin and cyaniding 3-o-rutinoside in asparagus during storage.