AsA and dehydroascorbic acid are known to reduce and neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS) . Moreover, AsA is able to protect the myocardium when associated to ferulic acid , and, in association with vitamin E, it can prevent oxLDL-induced overexpression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), responsible for atherosclerotic plaque formation . Cultivated broccoli normally contain high amount of Vitamin C, ranging between 70 and 120 mg/100 g fresh weight (FW) . However, the content of AsA in Brassica depends on the investigated cultivar, sulfur fertilization, and on post-harvest handling conditions . For example, the microorganism Trichoderma harzianum, a known biocontrol agent, and its metabolites (harzianum acid and 6-pentyl-a-pyrone) were able to increase AsA content when used on plants of the ecotype "Friariello" from the Campania region .