Abstract:Mechanical damage is one of the common postharvest injuries in fresh fruits and vegetables.Mechanical damage will lead to cell membrane rupture，nutrient and water loss，increased respiration rate of fruits and vegetables，accelerated ripening process，softening of fruits and vegetables，and increased probability of microbial infection，which will seriously affect the quality and shelf life of fresh agricultural products.At the same time，mechanical damage can trigger corresponding defense responses in fruits and vegetables，such as the synthesis of phenols.A clear understanding of the mechanisms and hazards of mechanical damage is essential for optimal control of postharvest quality of fruits and vegetables.This paper systematically discusses the research progress on the effect of mechanical damage on the postharvest quality of fresh fruits and vegetables，and reviews the existing control technologies of mechanical damage of fruits and vegetables，so as to provide a theoretical guidance for the transportation and storage of fresh agricultural products.