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Micropropagation of Medlar (Mespilus germanica L.), A Mediterranean Fruit Tree Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2021-01-25 Danesh Adibi Baladeh; Behzad Kaviani
ABSTRACT A micropropagation method has been developed for the first time for difficult to propagate small fruit plant medlar (Mespilus germanica L.). Embryonic axes excised from surface-disinfected and microbe-free seed(s), were inoculated on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium for activation/germination. Axillary bud(s) derived from embryonic axes were used as explants, cultured on the MS medium supplemented
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Shelf Life Extension of Mango Fruit by using Non-Preservative Technique Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2021-01-25 Ahmad Din; Muhammad Farhan Jahangir Chughtai; Tariq Mehmood; Adnan Khaliq; Muhammad Nadeem; Samreen Ahsan; Rai Muhammad Amir; Muhammad Abrar; Kanza Saeed; Muhammad Sajid Manzoor
ABSTRACT Chemicals are not used safely for the quality retention and optimum storage stability of foodstuff, due to residual problems. Food irradiation is a secure process and can effectively be used to suppress the infestation, sprouting, rate of respiration, and to increase the storage duration of perishable products. This research trial was conducted at Ayub Agricultural Research, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Characterization and Optimization of Process Parameters for Enzyme Assisted Extraction of Kendu (Diospyros Melanoxylon Roxb.) Fruit Juice Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2021-01-25 Girijesh Panda; Kambhampati Vivek; Sabyasachi Mishra; Rama Chandra Pradhan
ABSTRACT Kendu (Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb.), an underutilized seasonal fruit of India, is a rich source of many medicinal and nutritional properties. However, due to lack of proper postharvest practices, the fruit remains unutilized. The present work is aimed at the optimization of enzyme assisted juice extraction process based on selected quality characteristics of the final product. Pectinase enzyme
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Post-harvest Application of Methyl Jasmonate, 1-Methylcyclopropene and Salicylic Acid Elevates Health-promoting Compounds in Cold-stored ‘Kinnow’ Mandarin (Citrus nobilis Lour x C. deliciosa Tenora) Fruit Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2021-01-19 A K Baswal; H S Dhaliwal; Zora Singh; BVC Mahajan
ABSTRACT An investigation was carried out to evaluate the influence of the post-harvest application of different ethylene inhibitors viz., 1-methylcylcopropene (1-MCP; 500, 1000 and 1500 ppb), methyl jasmonates (MeJA; 1, 2 and 3 mM) and salicylic acid (SA; 1, 2 and 3 mM) on health-promoting compounds such as total phenols, total antioxidants, flavonoids, protein, total free amino acids and sugars in
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Drying of Cataloglu Apricots: The Effect of Sodium Metabisulfite Solution on Drying Kinetics, Diffusion Coefficient, and Color Parameters Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2021-01-17 Seda Kayran; Ibrahim Doymaz
ABSTRACT The effect of temperature and pre-treatment on drying kinetics and color parameters of apricot was investigated. The apricots were dried at 50, 60, 70, and 80°C and constant air velocity of 2.0 m/s in cabinet dryer. Sodium metabisulfite solution (8%, w/w) was applied to 10 min prior to drying process. It was observed that both the drying temperature and the pre-treatment affected the drying
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Effect of Gaseous Ozone and Heat Treatment on Quality and Shelf Life of Fresh Strawberries during Cold Storage Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2021-01-05 Andreas A. Panou; Konstantoula Akrida-Demertzi; Panagiotis Demertzis; Kyriakos A. Riganakos
ABSTRACT Ozone is a powerful oxidant agent which is used in foods preservation on account of its ability of killing microorganisms. In the present study, the combined effects of ozone gas treatment and heat treatment on the physicochemical and sensory characteristics and shelf-life of strawberries kept under refrigeration were investigated. Strawberries were heat treated, ozonated at concentrations
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Bioactive Compounds and Fatty Acid Composition of New Turkish Hazelnut Cultivars Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2021-01-05 Huseyin Irfan Balik
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to determine oil content, total phenolics, total flavonoids, and total antioxidant activity (according to DPPH and FRAP assay) of Corylus colurna (Turkish hazel), 18 Turkish standard hazelnut cultivars (Corylus avellana cvs. Tombul, Palaz, Çakıldak, Foşa, Mincane, Sivri, Kara, İncekara, Kalınkara, Cavcava, Yuvarlak Badem, Yassı Badem, Kargalak, Uzunmusa, Kan, Allahverdi
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Optimization of Spray Drying Conditions for Developing Nondairy Based Probiotic Sohiong Fruit Powder Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2021-01-05 Kambhampati Vivek; Sabyasachi Mishra; Rama Chandra Pradhan
ABSTRACT The interest in nondairy-based probiotic foods has significantly increased due to lactose intolerance, casein allergy, and associated cholesterol risks. Fruit-based products could be an excellent alternative option. In the present work, Sohiong (Prunus nepalensis) juice has been used for the development of a possible probiotic product. Sohiong juice was enzymatically extracted and fermented
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Morphological and Pomological Characteristics of Sweet Cherry (Prunus Avium L.) Grown In-situ under South Mediterranean Climate in Morocco Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2021-01-04 Mina El Baji; Hafida Hanine; Said En-Nahli; Rafel Socias I Company; Ossama Kodad
ABSTRACT Twenty-four morphological and pomological traits were characterized in a group of 47 Moroccan sweet cherry genotypes to evaluate their diversity. The fruit weight varied between 3.6 and 7.52 g, considered acceptable for the fresh market. Six genotypes showed fruit weight between 3 and 5 g, making them suitable for specific industrial uses. The statistical analysis revealed high variability
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Fuzzy Mapping of Climate Favorability for the Cultivation of Conilon Coffee in the State of Bahia, Brazil Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2021-01-03 Caique Carvalho Medauar; Samuel De Assis Silva; Ícaro Monteiro Galvão; Laís Barreto Franco; Luis Carlos Cirilo Carvalho
ABSTRACT The aim of the present study was to construct agroclimatic zoning for the conilon coffee crop in the state of Bahia, Brazil, using fuzzy logic. Historical data series on rainfall, mean air temperature, and relative air humidity were used. Analyses were carried out considering the mean values of the accumulated variables for each month in the historical series. The data were subjected to geostatistical
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Tree Age and Harvesting Season Affected Physico-chemical and Bioactive Compounds of Elite Type of Gunda Gundo Orange (Citrus Spp) in the Northern Ethiopia Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2021-01-03 Negash Aregay; Derbew Belew; Amanuel Zenebe; Mitiku Haile; Girmay Gebresamuel; Atkilt Girma
ABSTRACT Marketability and nutritional content are critical factors that need to be considered when a quality of orange fruit is assessed. Among the many factors affecting orange fruit quality, tree age and harvesting season are crucial once; however, the factors remained unmapped. Thus, this study was aimed to explore quality of orange fruit due to differences in tree age and harvesting season. Three
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Molecular Diversity of Walnut (Juglans regia L.) Among Two Major Areas in Morocco in Contrast with Foreign Varieties Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-12-31 Karim Houmanat; Kajji Abdellah; Lahcen Hssaini; Rachid Razouk; Hafida Hanine; Soukaina Jaafary; Jamal Charafi
ABSTRACT In Morocco, walnut tree (Juglans regia L.) cultivation is ancestral with complicated misidentification and unknown local genetic diversity. Atlas Mountains host a rich walnut tree germplasm, which has arisen from seedlings. The use of molecular markers makes it possible to overcomes confusion usually encountered in phenotypic characterization, thereby elucidating the real genetic diversity
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Drivers and Barriers for the Valorization of the Apricot Pit Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-12-29 Noure El Imene Boumali; F. Mamine; E. Montaigne; F. Arbouche
ABSTRACT By mobilizing the socio-technical approach to innovation and semi-directive survey of 31 stakeholders, this paper analyzes the value chains that ensure the valorization of apricot pit by-products and the dynamics of their actors. Beyond the technical knowledge on the recovery of apricot by-products and their potential uses, this paper shows a multitude of strategies but also challenges that
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Physicochemical Characterization and Mass Modeling of Blood Fruit (Haematocarpus Validus) – An Underutilized Fruit of Northeastern India Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-12-28 Raju Sasikumar; Kambhampati Vivek; Saravanan Chakkaravarthi; Sankar Chandra Deka
ABSTRACT Blood fruit is an underutilized and highly nutritious fruit available in the Northeastern part of India. Proper design and development of sorting and grading systems help in improving the utilization of the fruit. Mass-based grading is more economical than the size-based grading of fruits. The main aim of this study is to investigate the physical, biochemical, thermal, and textural properties
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Nutritional Quality and Bioactive Constituents of Six Australian Plum Varieties Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-12-22 Joel B. Johnson; Tania Collins; Janice S. Mani; Mani Naiker
ABSTRACT While plums are widely touted for their health benefits, there is little data available on the levels of beneficial anthocyanins and other antioxidative compounds found in commercial Australian plums. As such, this study aims to provide context data on the typical levels and variation in plums available to consumers. Six commercial plum varieties were sourced from Central Queensland grocery
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Rheological properties of Indian coffee plum (Flacourtia jangomas) pulp in steady and dynamic shear at different temperatures Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-12-14 Debarshi Nath; Rahul Islam Barbhuiya; Sushil Kumar Singh; Madhuresh Dwivedi
ABSTRACT Indian coffee plum (Flacourtia jangomas) is an underutilized fruit with many great nutritional and medicinal value generally available in the northeastern part of India. Although rheological study of different fruit pulps have been studied till now, however no such study has been undertaken on Indian coffee plum. The present study was aimed to evaluate the steady-state shear and viscoelastic
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Effect of Vacuum and Modified Atmosphere Packaging on the Quality Attributes and Sensory Evaluation of Fresh Jujube Fruit Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-12-14 Farid Moradinezhad; Maryam Dorostkar
ABSTRACT Fresh jujube is recommended as a healthy and nutritious snack due to its low calorie and sugar content compared to dried jujube. But fresh jujube fruit has a short shelf life. This work aimed to study the effect of different initial modified atmosphere compositions on the quality properties and shelf-life of fresh jujube fruit. Experimental treatments were passive-MAP (control), vacuum, active-MAP1
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The Effect of Alginate-Based Edible Coating Enriched with Citric Acid and Ascorbic Acid on Texture, Appearance and Eating Quality of Apple Fresh-Cut Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-12-14 Solaleh Najafi Marghmaleki; Seyed Mohammad Hassan Mortazavi; Hassan Saei; Ahmad Mostaan
ABSTRACT Incorporating antibrowning agents into the edible coating is a conventional processing technique for fresh-cut preparation. The main quality attributes of fresh-cuts, i.e., appearance color, taste and texture may be affected by coating formulation and its additives at different and sometime contradictory rates. In this study, the impacts of using alginate coating alone or in combination with
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Shelf Life, Fruit Quality and Safety of Banana (Musa Species) Ripened through Traditional Ripening Techniques in Nigeria Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-12-14 Beckley Ikhajiagbe; Olise Felix Ogochukwu; Matthew Chidozie Ogwu
ABSTRACT Many fruit vendors in Nigeria adopt unhealthy practices to induce fruit ripening and increase the availability of ripe fruits in the markets. We investigated the safety of traditional induced ripening techniques on two banana species (Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana). Unripe mature banana fruits were harvested and subjected to five different local ripening procedures – exposure to sunlight
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Impact of thermo sonication and pasteurization on the physicochemical, microbiological and anti-oxidant properties of pomelo (Citrus maxima) juice Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-12-08 Birhang Basumatary; Prakash Kumar Nayak; Chandra Mohan Chandrasekar; Arup Nath; Mahendra Nayak; Radha Krishnan Kesavan
ABSTRACT In the present work, the effect of thermal (pasteurization) and nonthermal (thermosonication) treatments on the variations in physico-chemical, antioxidant activity, total phenols, total flavonoids, microbial populations, and sensory attributes of pomelo juice was studied. In thermosonication, processing parameters like treatment temperatures (30, 40, and 50 ± 2°C), treatment time (15, 30
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Postharvest Hot Water Treatment Followed by Chitosan- and κ-Carrageenan-Based Composite Coating Induces the Disease Resistance and Preserves the Quality in Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus) Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-12-07 Hanh Thi Nguyen; Panida Boonyaritthongchai; Mantana Buanong; Suriyan Supapvanich; Chalermchai Wongs-Aree
ABSTRACT Abstract: Postharvest diseases and loss of freshness are major problems that cause the deterioration of dragon fruit. The present study determined the effect of hot water treatment (HWT) at 50°C for 5 min followed by 1.0% chitosan and 0.2% κ-carrageenan-based composite coating to counter the issues. The results showed that HWT followed by the composite coating-enhanced antioxidant enzyme activities
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Physical Characterization and Mass Modeling of Kendu (Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb.) Fruit Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-12-06 Girijesh Panda; Kambhampati Vivek; Sabyasachi Mishra
ABSTRACT Kendu (Diospyros melanoxylon Roxb.) is an underutilized nutritious fruit found in most of the Asian countries. The proper design and development of a grading system would help in improving the utilization of the fruit. Mass-based grading is more economical than the size-based grading of fruits. The present study determines the best-suited models for predicting the Kendu mass using various
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Strawberry Production and Markets in Taiwan: Challenges, Trends, and Outlook Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-12-03 Shinsuke Agehara; Syuan-You Lin; Le Kang
ABSTRACT In Taiwan, strawberries (Fragaria ×ananassa Duch.) are an exotic and expensive commodity, with the retail market prices ranging from 170 to 670 NT$/kg (5.37 to 21.15 US$ based on the yearly average currency exchange rate in 2017). Because of the humid subtropical climate and lack of suitable cultivars, yields are relatively low with a narrow harvest window compared to major strawberry producing
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Evaluation of Superior Hybrid Individuals with Intra and Interspecific Hybridization Breeding in Apricot Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-11-30 Mehmet Yaman; Aydın Uzun
ABSTRACT Turkey has quite a rich genetic diversity in various fruit and plant species. One of them is species in the Prunus genus. In addition, Turkey is the greatest or significant producer of many stone, nut and some fruit species. This study was conducted to determine the effects of intra-species hybridizations of some apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) cultivars and inter-species hybridization of apricot
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Effect of vehicle vibration on the mechanical and sensory properties of avocado (Persea Americana Mill. Cv. Hass) during road transportation Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-11-27 Andrés F. Ríos-Mesa; Robin Zuluaga Gallego; Marisol Osorio; Héctor J. Ciro-Velásquez; Carlos J. Márquez Cardozo
ABSTRACT The vibration that occurs in vehicles during road transport has an important effect on the damage experienced by agricultural products, such as fruit. Young’s modulus and Poisson’s coefficient are critical mechanical properties of fruit, and alterations may indicate damage during transportation. This work studied the effect of vibration on mechanical damage in avocados (Persea americana Mill
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Technical and Economic Factors Affecting Losses in Sweet Cherry Production: A Case Study from Turkey Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-11-22 Meltem Kantaroğlu; Nevin Demirbaş
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to determine the factors affecting losses in sweet cherry production. The research was carried out in the Kemalpaşa district of Izmir province, which is one of Turkey’s most important sweet cherry production centers. The research data were obtained from face-to-face questionnaires with 102 farmers. Losses in production derive from poor practices in three distinct
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Simple and Multiple Linear Regression Models for Predicting Maturity of ‘Mendez#1’ and ‘Hass’ Avocado Fruit Harvested from inside and outside Tree Canopy Positions Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-11-16 Sabelo Shezi; Lembe Samukelo Magwaza; Samson Zeray Tesfay; Asanda Mditshwa
ABSTRACT This study evaluated the feasibility of using bio-markers to develop statistical models for predicting time to maturity of avocado fruit. The experiment used ‘Mendez#1ʹ and ‘Hass’ as model cultivars. Fruit was sampled bi-weekly from two positions within the tree canopy, namely, inside and outside canopy. Nine fruits per canopy position were sampled from fifteen trees of each cultivar. Mesocarp
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Identifying the Optimal Pollinizer for ‘Dermlali’ Olive Cultivar under Syrian Coast Conditions Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-11-12 Mohammad Ahmad Mhanna; Faisal Douay; Mazen Rajab
ABSTRACT The research was conducted in the 2017 and 2019 seasons in two different orchards (Bouka and Sarabion), province of Latakia, Syria, in order to identify the optimal pollinizer for ‘Dermlali’ olive cultivar. Fruit set with/without emasculation of flowers after self-, open-, and cross-pollination was studied. ‘Khoderi,’ ‘Picholine Languedoc,’, and ‘Frantoio’ were used as pollinizers in Bouka
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Impact of the Market on the Specialization and Competitiveness of Avocado Production in Mexico Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-11-05 Juan Manuel Vargas-Canales; Guadalupe Carbajal-Flores; Tzatzil Isela Bustamante-Lara; Joaquín Huitzilihuitl Camacho-Vera; Jonathan Fresnedo-Ramírez; María Isabel Palacios-Rangel; Benito Rodríguez-Haros
ABSTRACT The objective of this research was to analyze the specialization and competitiveness of avocado production in Mexico. The methods for analysis were the Location Quotient, the Shift and Share and an analysis of specialization and competitiveness was integrated. The results show a strong concentration and reconfiguration in relation to its specialization, Michoacán stands out as highly specialized
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Soil Solarization: An Ecofriendly Technique to Eradicate Soil Fusaria Causing Wilt Disease in Guava (Psidium Guajava) Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-11-05 Neetu Dwivedi; S. K. Dwivedi
ABSTRACT The objective of this experiment was to determine the effectiveness of soil solarization against two pathogenic soil fusaria, i.e. Fusarium solani and Fusarium oxysporum, causing wilt disease in guava. A thin polythene sheet was laid over moist soil surface for two hottest months of the year, i.e. May and June when proper sunlight prevails throughout the day. Treatment comprised in solarized
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Effects of Fruit Cracking and Maturity Stage on Quality Attributes and Fatty Acid Composition of Pomegranate Seed Oils Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-27 Faten Zaouay; Marwa Brahem; Faten Boussaa; Faouzia Mahjoub Haddada; Moufida Saidani Tounsi; Messaoud Mars
ABSTRACT The present study was conducted to determine the composition of pomegranate seed oils according to fruit cracking and maturity stage. Quality attributes and fatty acid profile of seed oils of intact and cracked fruits from two pomegranate varieties (Gabsi and Chelfi) were studied at two different harvest dates (1 September and mid October). The variety, harvest date, and fruit cracking were
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Change of Fruit Quality Properties of Jujube Fruit (Ziziphus Jujuba) without Stalk and with Stalk during Cold Storage Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-26 Burhan Ozturk; Erdal Aglar; Sefa Gun; Orhan Karakaya
ABSTRACT This study was conducted to determine the change of fruit quality properties of jujube fruit (Ziziphus jujuba) without stalk and with the stalk during storage. The fruit without and with stalk were stored at 0 ± 0.5°C and 90 ± 5% RH during 45 days. Also, fruit were placed inside modified atmosphere packing (MAP). The presence of the stalk of the fruit was effective in reducing quality losses
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Postharvest Changes in Weight and Sugar Content of Cactus Pear [Opuntia Ficus-indica (L.) Mill.] Fruit under Integrated Handling Practices Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-26 Getachew Shumye Adilu; Kebede Woldetsadik; Ibrahim Fitiwi
ABSTRACT The experiment was conducted to determine the effect of integrated postharvest chemical, packaging and storage treatments on weight loss and sugar content of cactus pear fruits. The treatments were factorial combinations of chemical (Control, 0.022 mM Salicylic Acid, and 27 mM CaCl2), two packaging (unpackaged and packaged with polyethylene sheet) and two storage condition (ambient and evaporative
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Functional Foods from Crops on the Northern Region of the South American Andes: The Importance of Blackberry, Yacon, Açai, Yellow Pitahaya and the Application of Its Biocompounds Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-25 Alejandra Sanín; Diana P. Navia; Johanna A. Serna-Jiménez
ABSTRACT The search for new nutritional alternatives that favor human health is related to one of the world’s tendencies in science and food technology nowadays: research on food with functional properties (antioxidant activity, prebiotic activity, intestinal motility, among others), mainly regions’ autochthonous products, from which the productive sector can benefit thanks to its transformation and
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Antioxidant Activity and Physicochemical Properties Changes of Melastoma Malabathricum (L.) And Syzygium Caryophyllatum (L.) Fruit during Ripening Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-22 I.G.G. Kasunmala; S.B. Navaratne; I. Wickramasinghe
ABSTRACT Antioxidant activity and physicochemical properties of Melastoma malabathricum (L.) and Syzygium caryophyllatum (L.) fruit were determined in line with the progressive color development in three maturity stages (MS) such as unripe (MS1-green), intermediate (MS2-light purple) and ripe (MS3-blackish-purple). Antioxidant values in terms of total phenol content, ferric reducing antioxidant power
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Effect of N-P-K Fertilization on the Yield and Nutrient Status of Fig (Ficus Carica L. Cv. Kalamon) Trees Grown under Mediterranean Conditions Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-22 Stavros Sotiropoulos; Christos Paschalidis; Victor Kavvadias; Christos Chatzissavvidis; Antonia Koriki; Georgios Xirogiannis
ABSTRACT In a fig (Ficus carica L. cv. Kalamon) orchard, located in Peloponnese (Greece), the effect of fertilization with nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) (NPK) on the yield and the nutritional status of trees was studied. The particular fig orchard is rainfed, producing figs for drying. The experiment was carried out in 2005 and 2009, including the following treatments (the indexes
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Physicochemical Changes, Phenolic Profile and Antioxidant Capacities of Colored and White Grape (Vitis Vinifera L.) Varieties during Berry Development and Maturity Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-22 Om Prakash; Supriya A.; V. B. Kudachikar
ABSTRACT In this study, physicochemical changes, phenolics profile, and antioxidant potential in three grape varieties during berry development were assessed. The results showed a significant difference in stage-wise accumulation of phenolics. The fully matured Bangalore blue grapes showed the high total phenolic content (1484.87 mg GAE/100 g) followed by Krishna Sharad (1361.42 mg GAE/100 g) and Dilkhush
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Determination of Phytochemical Content by Chromatographic Methods and Antioxidant Capacity in Methanolic Extract of Jujube (Zizyphus jujuba Mill.) and Oleaster (Elaeagnus angustifolia L.) Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-20 Hafize Dilek Tepe; Fatma Doyuk
ABSTRACT In this study, the antioxidant effects, protein contents and phytochemical structure content of jujube, oleaster fruits and their seeds were investigated. Methanol extraction of fruits and seeds was prepared and volatile organic components were examined by GC-MS and phenolic components were examined by LC-MS/MS. Antioxidant activity was determined by DPPH and NO scavenging (%). In addition
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Optimization of a Process for the Enzymatic Extraction of Nutrient Enriched Bael Fruit Juice Using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-20 Akshay Sonawane; Sumit Sudhir Pathak; Rama Chandra Pradhan
ABSTRACT Bael fruit pulp was treated with pectinase enzyme for the easy extraction and high recovery of juice with nutritive properties. The response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN) modeling were carried out on runs of Box-Behnken design of three variables for the optimization process and identification of the best modeling method. Pectinase concentration of 0.22 g/100 g
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Induction of Polyploidy in C35 Citrange through in Vitro Colchicine Treatments of Seed-Derived Explants Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-19 Berken Cimen
ABSTRACT Polyploidy can be observed in citrus species which often enables better adaptation to environmental stresses. In this context, this paper aimed to develop stable tetraploid C35 citrange by in vitro colchicine treatments. Seed-derived explants were obtained by a germination experiment using several concentrations of GA3. Culturing seeds of C35 without seed coat on MT basal medium with the addition
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Analyzing Biological Properties of Some Plum Genotypes Grown in Turkey Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-16 Zehra Tuğba Murathan; Mehmet Arslan; Nurcan Erbil
ABSTRACT In the current study, the biochemical components, antioxidant activity, antibacterial activity, and antimutagenic activity of 5 plum (Demal, White Cancur, Cancur, Red plum, and Sugar plum) fruits grown in Posof/Ardahan, Turkey were investigated. While other genotypes are cultured, Demal genotype grows wild. The highest total ascorbic acid (TAC; 454 mg/100 g FW (fresh weight)) and total flavonoid
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Comparison of Dried ʻSabzʼ fig (Ficus carica cv. Sabz) Harvesting, Drying, Disinfection, and Storage Methods Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-16 Hamid Zare; Hasan Jalili
ABSTRACT Sabz fig cultivar has the highest yield and quality of dried fig fruits among Iranian fig genotypes. The quality of dried figs is affected by harvesting, drying, disinfection, and storage methods, while the combined effect of existing methods has not yet been determined. The aim of this study was to compare these methods and to introduce suitable operations to maintain quality, reduce losses
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Genotype x Environment interaction in the yield and fruit quality of passion fruit germplasm grown in the Ecuadorian Littoral Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-14 William Viera; Beatriz Brito; Eddie Zambrano; Lenin Ron; Jorge Merino; Diego Campaña; Hugo Álvarez
ABSTRACT Ecuador is the main exporter of passion fruit concentrate. Passion fruit production is located in the subtropical areas of the Ecuadorian coast and, due to the geographical location of the country, it is possible to harvest fruit throughout the year. However, the production yield in Ecuador is low compared to other countries because there is little genetic improvement and there is little information
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Sprayer Type and Water Volume Influence Spatial Patterns of Pesticide Deposition and Control of Diseases and Insect Pests of Highbush Blueberries Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-14 J. C. Wise; L. A. Miles; D. Acimovic; C. Vandervoort; R. Isaacs; T.D. Miles; A. M. C. Schilder
ABSTRACT In highbush blueberries, Vaccinium corymbosum L., three sprayers and two water spray volumes were compared for spray coverage and control of key insect pests and diseases. For evaluation of coverage in 2007, sprayers applied kaolin clay to bushes and percent surface area of black cards covered by kaolin was analyzed. In 2008, bushes were sprayed with methoxyfenozide and captan, and the material
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Comparison of Different Culture Media and Hormonal Concentrations for In-Vitro Propagation of Pomegranate Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-14 Zahra Zareian Baghdad Abadi; Kazem Kamali Ali Abad; Afagh Tabandeh Saravi
ABSTRACT Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is one of the most popular fruits which is rich in nutrients and varied in cultivars including Hybrid, Wonderful (a sweet and delicious fruit with big size), and Seedless (sweet taste and very juicy). In this research, micropropagation of hybrid pomegranate cultivar (Wonderful and Seedless) was investigated. For the primary culture, the lateral and apical buds
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The Improvement of Productive Performances of Clementine Trees (Citrus Clementina Hort. Ex Tan.) Sprayed with Reflective Material Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-13 Gregorio Gullo; Antonio Dattola; Vincenzo Vonella; Rocco Zappia
ABSTRACT Decrease in photosynthesis results from high leaf temperature, photosynthetic photon flux density, and UV-B. Here, we investigated whether a reflective material (kaolin) could improve photosynthetic performance and yield of clementine (Citrus clementina Hort. ex Tan., “Comune” cultivar) in southern Italy. Kaolin was sprayed on tree canopies every month during two summers; gas exchange, fluorimetry
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Antioxidant and toxicity activity of aqueous extracts from various parts of breadfruit and breadnut Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-11 Yoanes Maria Vianney; Sulistyo Emantoko Dwi Putra; Maria Goretti Marianti Purwanto
ABSTRACT Two related underutilized plants from breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) and breadnut (Artocarpus camansi) were explored for their antioxidant and toxicity potential. Maceration with water was employed for the sake of safety and easiness. Various parts of both plants, namely leaves, fruit peel, anthocarp, and breadnut achene, were investigated. The antioxidant assays employed in this study were
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Influence of Ultrasound Intensification on the Continuous and Pulsed Microwave during Convective Drying of Apple Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-11 Jalal Dehghannya; Elahe Aghazade-Khoie; Maryam Khakbaz Heshmati; Babak Ghanbarzadeh
ABSTRACT Drying is an essential unit operation in the food industry, with novel technologies introduced day after day. This study aimed to investigate different drying methods of apple using the continuous microwave, pulsed microwave (PM), and convective hot-air (CH) with and without ultrasound (U) pretreatment. Results showed that simultaneous U – PM – CH drying significantly reduced drying time.
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Enhancement of Storage Life and Quality Maintenance of Litchi (Litchi Chinensis Sonn.) Fruit Using Chitosan:pullulan Blend Antimicrobial Edible Coating Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-11 Nishant Kumar; Neeraj; Pratibha; Mohit Singla
ABSTRACT An experiment was carried out to investigate the effect of prepared chitosan:pullulan (50:50) blend edible coating enriched with pomegranate peel extract on the quality, sensory attributes and shelf life of litchi fruit cv. Deshi throughout the 18 days storage period at room (23 ± 3ºC, RH- 40-45%) and cold (4 ± 3ºC, RH- 90-95%) temperature. The recorded results revealed that the application
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The Pollen and Fruit Properties of Ficus carica Caprificus Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-06 Nihal Acarsoy Bilgin; Adalet Mısırlı; Aytekin Belge; Mesut Özen
ABSTRACT Sarılop (Calimyrna) fig is an important dried variety known in the countries worldwide where fig cultivation is carried out caprification of this type of fig is required for its effect on yield and quality. For this purpose, fruit and pollen size, shape class, and surface sculpture are determined to identify male genotypes. In this study, these characteristics were examined for 12 genotypes
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Phenolic and Fatty Acid Profile, and Protein Content of Different Walnut Cultivars and Genotypes (Juglans regia L.) Grown in the USA Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-04 Ebru Kafkas; Sule Hilal Attar; Muhammet Ali Gundesli; Akide Ozcan; Muharrem Ergun
ABSTRACT Total phenol, phenolic compound, total oil, fatty acid, protein contents of walnut kernels from nine different cultivars and six genotypes grown in the USA were investigated. Total phenolic content was found to range from 540.08 to 1067.81 mg GAE/100 g dw, with three cultivars containing a value of or over 1000 mg GAE/100 g dw. A total of seven phenolic compounds were quantified, and their
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Molecular Genetic Diversity of Prunus armeniaca L. (Rosaceae) Genotypes by RAPD, ISSR-PCR, and Chloroplast DNA (cpDNA) trnL-F Sequences Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-04 Emre Sevindik; Zehra Tuğba Murathan; Mustafa Sevindik
ABSTRACT In this study, phylogenetic analysis of some Turkish Prunus armeniaca L. genotypes was conducted based on RAPD-PCR, ISSR-PCR, and chloroplast DNA (trnL-F) sequence analyses. Prunus armeniaca genotypes were obtained from Malatya province, and brought to the laboratory for genomic DNA isolation. Eleven RAPD and fifteen ISSR primers were used to determine molecular characterization of Prunus
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Nutritional and Medicinal Properties of Phyllanthus Acidus L. (Jimbilin) Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-10-02 Rajeve Brooks; Andrea Goldson-Barnaby; Dennis Bailey
ABSTRACT Phyllanthus acidus L. (jimbilin), a species within the Phyllanthaceae family has origins in Madagascar. The tree is now established as a native of the South American countries of Colombia and Brazil with wide distribution within tropical and sub-tropical countries. The fruit which is tart in taste has a greenish yellow exterior and a white to cream colored fleshy interior covering a pit of
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Surface Decontamination of Fresh, Whole Peaches (Prunus persica) Using Sodium Hypochlorite or Acidified Electrolyzed Water Solutions Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-09-27 Dylan Zachary Hopkins; Michelle Ann Parisi; Paul Lynn Dawson; Julie Kathleen Northcutt
ABSTRACT Nearly half (45%) of the U.S. peach production is sold through the fresh market sector, making post-harvest disinfectant washing treatments a critical step for reducing surface microorganisms. This study was conducted to determine the effects of various disinfectant washing treatments on the surface decontamination of fresh whole freestone peaches. Minimal application of disinfectant washing
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Use and Efficiency of Disinfectants within a Hydrocooler System for Postharvest Disease Control in Sweet Cherry Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-09-27 Sercan Sehirli; OzgurAkgun Karabulut; Kadir Ilhan; Aysun Sehirli
Commercial disinfectants were used within a hydrocooler to prevent postharvest diseases of sweet cherries and to extend the storage and shelflife durations. Different concentrations of sodium hypochlorite, peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide and Citrox® were used in in vitro experiments whereby the toxicity of disinfectants on B. cinerea and P. expansum spore germination and germ tube elongation was
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Effects of Ozonation on Apple Juice Quality Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-09-21 Burcu Arı; Nilgün H. Budak; Atıf Can Seydim; Zeynep Güzel-Seydim
This study was aimed at the effects of ozonation and conventional pasteurization process on chemical properties, antioxidant activity, phenolic substances, and sugar composition of apple juice. Microbial and chemical properties analyses were carried out. Determination of phenolic substances and sugar profile analysis in apple juice samples was performed using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography;
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Postharvest Dip Application of Putrescine and Salicylic Acid Delayed Postharvest Quality Deterioration and Extended the Storage Life of Lime (Citrus Aurantifolia Swingle) Fruit Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-09-21 W.A.H Champa; K.G.N.M Gamage
Potential of putrescine (PUT) and salicylic acid (SA) as postharvest dip treatments on maintaining quality and extending the shelf life of lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swingle) fruit cv. Local was investigated. Fruit harvested at commercially mature stage were dipped in different concentrations of PUT (0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 mmolL−1), SA (1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 mmolL−1), and control (0.0 mmolL-1) for 15 minutes
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Development of Fiber-Rich Biscuit by Incorporating Dragon Fruit Powder Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-09-20 Subhash Pawde; M I Talib; Vishal R Parate
Dragon fruit powder (DFP) is a rich source of fiber (15.7%) and phytochemicals (Gallic acid). Commercial dragon fruit use is limited to ready to serve and other fruit products. Because of the large-scale consumption of biscuits on a global level, there is a need for the development of high fiber biscuits enriched with nutraceuticals. In the present study, an attempt was made to develop biscuit from
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Effect of Cytokinins, Carbohydrate Source and Auxins on In Vitro Propagation of the ‘G × N-9’ Peach Rootstock Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-09-20 Cristina Weiser Ritterbusch; Simone Lucho Ribeiro; Elizete Beatriz Radmann; Valmor João Bianchi
The cultivar ‘G × N-9’ is an almond x peach hybrid rootstock, the main characteristic of which is resistance to several root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.). Although its propagation by hardwood cutting in the fall is recommended, optimization of ‘G × N-9’ in vitro propagation is currently needed. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the cytokinins [6-benzylaminopurine
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Determination of Physico-chemical Properties of Aonla (Emblica officinalis Gaerth) Fruits among Different Populations in Garhwal Himalaya Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 0.877) Pub Date : 2020-09-20 Dinesh Chandra Naithani; J.M.S. Rawat; Bhupendra Singh; Vinod Prasad Khanduri; Manoj Kumar Riyal
The present investigation was conducted to evaluate the variation in nutritive contents in wild-growing fruits of Emblica officinalis . Fruits of E. officinalis were collected from twenty-eight naturally growing populations in different parts of Garhwal-Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India. Several fruit properties including number of fruits kg−1, fruit weight, fruit diameter, fruit length, fruit volume, pulp
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