The effect of hypobaric storage(40 kPa) on post-harvest physiology and quality of bamboo shoots(Phyllostachys pubescens M azel) were investigated.The results showed that the application of hypobaric storage was effective in preventing the increase of decay rate and browning index of bamboo shoots compared to common cold storage.Meanwhile,hypobaric storage inhibited the activities of superoxide dismutase(PAL),peroxidase(POD) and polyphenol oxidase(PPO),decreased the firmness and accumulation of lignin,and inhibited the accumulation of malonaldehyde(MDA).These results suggested that hypobaric storage may prevent the development of flesh lignification and maintaining the quality of bamboo shoots.