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Berries Pomace Valorization: From Waste to Potent Antioxidants and Emerging Skin Prebiotics Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Anja Petrov Ivanković, Marija Ćorović, Ana Milivojević, Milica Simović, Katarina Banjanac, Milica Veljković, Dejan Bezbradica
Fruit pomaces are agro-industrial by-products obtained in large quantities by the juice production industry, hence their reutilization is a suitable way to minimize environmental impact by transfor...
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Changes in Chemical Composition of Red and Black Currant Fruits and Leaves During Berry Ripening Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 Sasa Gacnik, Robert Veberic, Metka Hudina, Maja Mikulic-Petkovsek
The composition and variations of sugars, organic acids and phenolic compounds of red and black currant fruits and leaves were studied during the last four weeks of ripening. The results showed tha...
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Assessment of the Constraints and Challenges in Avocado (Persea Americana Mill.) Production and Marketing in Southern Ethiopia Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Benta Sina, Hewan Demissie, Yayis Rezene
The avocado fruit is very popular and highly cultivated in many countries, including Ethiopia, for its multiple benefits. The purpose of this study was to examine the major constraints and challeng...
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Two-Year Survey of Botrytis Fruit Rot Levels in Commercial Strawberry Fields in California with and without Fungicide Applications Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Yu-Chen Wang, Shashika S. Hewavitharana, Gerald J. Holmes
Botrytis fruit rot (BFR) causes significant losses in-field and postharvest in strawberries and is mainly managed by fungicides. Strategically applying fungicides only during wet and cool periods w...
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Quality Analysis and Evaluation of Different Batches of Pitaya Fruit (Hylocereus) in South China Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Zhike Zhang, Huihan Yang, Yemiao Xing, Fangfang Xie, Canbin Chen, Zhichun Zhang, Jietang Zhao, Guibing Hu, Yonghua Qin
Pitaya is a tropical and subtropical fruit; it can produce several batches fruit in one year. To find out the fruit quality differences between various batches in the same year in Guangzhou, South ...
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Integrated Nutrient Management as a Low Cost and Eco-Friendly Strategy for Sustainable Fruit Production in Apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Anshul Kumar, DD Sharma, DP Sharma, Bunty Shylla, Upender Singh, Pramod Verma, Muntazir Mushtaq, Neeraj Singh Parihar, Owais Ali Wani, Ryan Casini, Khalid F. Almutairi, Hosam O. Elansary
Prolonged and excessive use of chemical fertilizers has resulted in serious harm to soil health and ecosystems. This study aimed to reduce the cultivation costs for apricot trees, nearly 1/3rd of w...
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Effect of Sequential Crop Termination and Bed Fumigation on Verticillium dahliae Soil and Plant Density in Strawberry Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Jack T. Koster, Shunping Ding, Gerald J. Holmes, Emily A. Robinson, Shashika S. Hewavitharana
Verticillium dahliae, the causal agent of Verticillium wilt of strawberry, is a major soilborne pathogen in California strawberry production. Recent shifts in disease management have necessitated a...
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New Directions for Strawberry Research in the 2020s Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Beatrice Amyotte, Jayesh Samtani
Advances in the areas of strawberry breeding, production, and pest management are the subjects of new research presented every four years at the North American Strawberry Symposium (NASS). The NASS...
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Are Tahiti Limes Profitable in South Florida? A Deterministic and Stochastic Budget Analysis Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Fredy H. Ballen, Trent Blare
Tahiti limes were an important fruit tree crop in South Florida until the late 1990s. Several factors contributed to the demise of the Florida lime industry, namely the impact of hurricane Andrew i...
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Survey of Soilborne Pathogens Infecting Strawberry in Santa Maria, California Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Mary E. Steele, Miriam Mendez, Shashika S. Hewavitharana, Gerald J. Holmes
To determine the prevalence of the four major soilborne pathogens of strawberry in the Santa Maria growing district in California, symptomatic plant samples (n = 100) were collected from 68 fields ...
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Fruit Thinning Improves Fruit Size, Yield and Return Flowering in ‘Washington Navel’ Orange (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck) Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Tahir Khurshid, G. P. Sanderson
“Washington Navel” orange is the principal mid-season maturing cultivar grown in south-eastern Australia. The cultivar has strong export potential and earns high returns for citrus growers. However...
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Correction Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-12
Published in International Journal of Fruit Science (Vol. 23, No. 1, 2023)
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Effect of Mechanical Harvesting Technology Type and Harvester Ownership and Services Acquisition Methods on Profitability of Wild Blueberry Production Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-12 Emmanuel K. Yiridoe, Ahmad H. Khan, Travis J. Esau, Prosper S. Koto, Qamar U. Zaman
The profitability of wild blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) production using two alternative mechanical harvesters was evaluated under three different harvester ownership/service arrangements com...
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Economic Impact of Plantain Ripening: A Case Study Among Plantain Traders in Accra Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-05 Evelyn Serwah Ayeh, Enoch Aryeetey, Ebenezer Quandoh, Abena Boakye, Faustina Dufie Wireko-Manu, James Osei Mensah, Ibok N. Oduro
Over 70% of plantain produced in Ghana is traded along the fresh market which is a hotspot for postharvest loss. This study sought to assess the economic impact of plantain ripening among traders i...
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Effect of Foliar Calcium Fertilization on Fruit Quality, Cell Wall Enzyme Activity and Expression of Key Genes in Chinese Cherry Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Yongfei Wu, Xuelian Yang, Xia Wang, Li Yan, Xiaojing Hu, Manjing Lian
Chinese cherries are early flowering and early fruiting, with both edible and ornamental values. This study aims to explore the effects of pre-harvest spraying with different concentrations of CaCl...
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Edible Coatings of Aloe Vera Gel and Carnauba Wax Microparticles to Increase Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa) Shelf Life Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-20 José F Álvarez-Barreto, Ana Cevallos-Ureña, Johanna Zurita, Jennifer Pérez, Marco León, Lucía Ramírez-Cárdenas
Extending the shelf life of fruits without altering their nutritional or sensory characteristics has led to the search for different preservation technologies. Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa) is pro...
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Climate Variation and Its Influence on the Cold Tolerance and Phenology Periods of Pear Cultivars in Jilin, China Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 Ying Zhao, Ming-Yue Hu, Qiang Wang, Xing-Kai Yan, Ming-Yan Lu, Chun-Hao Wu, Hai-Ying Li, Mao-Jun Zhang
ABSTRACT This study primarily analyzed the response of cold tolerance and phenology periods of four pear cultivars to climate differences in central (Gongzhuling) and eastern (Longjing) Jilin, which could provide a theoretical basis for the regional division and cultivation. It showed that there was a significant difference in the cold tolerance of the same cultivars between the two regions. Soluble
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Fruiting and Productivity of the Argan (Argania spinosa) Tree and Evaluation of the Nutritional Value of Its Early and Late Fruits from Western Algeria Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Zohra Benaouf, Reda Kechairi, Oussama Djorf, Mohamed Larbi Kies
ABSTRACT The Argan tree (Argania spinosa (L.) (Skeels)) is a woody species endemic to Algeria (Tindouf region mostly) and Morocco. It is a plant species of oleo-agro-sylvo-pastoral and ecological importance as it contributes to the fight against desertification and climate change. Moreover, the seed is used for extracting oil, which has high dietic and cosmetic qualities. In this work, the fruit harvest
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A Comprehensive Evaluation of 45 Pomegranate (Punica Granatum L.) Cultivars Based on Principal Component Analysis and Cluster Analysis Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-06-15 Qingliang Li, Wei Tan, Lin Zhao, Hua Luo, Zhendong Zhou, Yuanwen Zhang, Runxia Bi, Lina Zhao
ABSTRACT China has abundant germplasm resources of pomegranate. Previous studies have analyzed the fruit quality of the cultivated and wild pomegranates collected from different regions of China. In this study, 45 pomegranate cultivars from Yicheng, Shandong province, China were used as materials. Principal component and cluster analysis was performed based on 18 fruit quality traits. There were significant
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Influence of Type and Concentration of Plasticizers on the Properties of Harumanis Mango Dregs Fruit Leather Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-06-15 Bambang Nurhadi, Indah Purnama Sari, Mahani, Yosini Deliana, Hari Hariadi
ABSTRACT Mango dregs are a by-product that can be used as raw material for fruit leather because of their sufficient fiber and sugar content. The plasticizer forms the desired fruit leather texture that is not brittle and can be rolled up. This study determined the effect of the type and concentration of plasticizer on the physicochemical characteristics of mango dregs fruit leather. This research
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Morphological Development and Nutritional Metabolism during Floral Bud Differentiation in Acca Sellowiana (Feijoa) Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-30 Bo Lin, Dan Wang, Zehua Li, Jing Liu, WanJing Xu, Xiwen Li, JinYang Huang
ABSTRACT To provide scientific and technological support for the smooth development of flowers, regulation of florescence, and cultural management, among others, this study analyzes the corresponding relationship between bioclimatology and the characteristics of growth, development, and reproductive biology of A. sellowiana. Berg (Feijoa). Therefore, through optimized paraffin sections, this study
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Seed and Pollen Morphology in Nine Native Chinese Species of Sorbus (Rosaceae) Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-13 Zhixin Qiu, Yang Zhao, Yuming Qian, Chao Tan, Chenqian Tang, Xin Chen
ABSTRACT The present study focused on the examination of the seed and pollen morphology of nine native Chinese species of the genus Sorbus L. using Light Microscope (LM) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The crucial features investigated for seeds include color, shape, epidermal cell size, and seeds coat ornamentation. On the other hand, the pollen grains are analyzed based on quantitative traits
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Morphological, Nutritional, Chemical and Antioxidant Potential of Mahonia Jaunsarensis Ahrendt Fruit: A Narrow Endemic Wild Edible Species of Western Himalaya Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-11 Arti Bisht, Amit Bahukhandi, Basant Singh, Pushpa Kewlani, Veena Pande, Sandeep Rawat, Indra D. Bhatt
ABSTRACT Mahonia jaunsarensis Ahrendt is a narrow endemic wild edible fruit-bearing species found in Uttarakhand Himalaya and has the potential of breeding compatibility with economically important Mahonia and Berberis species. Berry fruits of the species were explored for nutritional, phytochemical and antioxidant potential among three sampling locations. Fresh berries appeared a good source of diverse
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Isolation, Identification, and Antibacterial Activities of Flavonoids from Jujube (Zizipus Jujuba Mill.) Fruit Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-03-16 Zhengzheng Wang, Qingwen Yang, Huixia Zhang, Yongji He, Rufu Wang, Xiaoxia Lu
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to isolate and purify flavonoids from Jujube (Zizipus jujuba Mill.) fruit and further evaluate antibacterial activities. Semi-preparative high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used to isolate and purify the flavonoids, while nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) was employed for structural identification. Five flavonoids, including epicatechin
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Evaluation of Banana (Musa Spps.) for Growth, Yield, and Disease Reaction at Teppi, Southwestern Ethiopia Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-03-16 Shamil Alo Sora, Merga Jibat Guji
ABSTRACT Banana belongs to the (Musaceae) family. It is a crop of immense economic importance worldwide. The aim of this work was to evaluate the performance of Banana cultivars for yield and yield components. Nine banana cultivars and one standard check cultivar were compared in Tepi agricultural research center. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications
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Evaluation of Avocado (Persea americana) for Growth and Yield at Teppi, Southwestern Ethiopia Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-02-15 Shamil Alo Sora
ABSTRACT Avocado is a member of the Lauraceae family. It is a crop with enormous economic significance all over the world. The aim of this work was to evaluate the performance of avocado cultivars for yield and yield components. Six avocado cultivars and one local check cultivar were compared in Teppi Agricultural Research Center. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with
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Nutritional Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Selected Underutilized Wild Edible Fruits in East Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-19 Natol Anbese Jiru, Habtamu Fekadu Gemede, Ebisa Olika Keyata
ABSTRACT In Ethiopia, particularly in the East wollega zone, several underutilized wild edible fruits, such as Gardenia erubescens, Ficus mucuso, Dovyalis abyssinica, and Ziziphus spinachristi, are consumed only by local communities. However, information on nutritional composition, antinutrients, and antioxidant properties of edible parts of the fruits are limited. Given this, the study aimed to determine
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Apomixis and Sexual Systems in Various Species of Garcinia with Special Reference to Garcinia Indica (Thouars) Choisy Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-09 Siddhi V. Baskaware, Manjushri A. Deodhar
ABSTRACT Apomixis is a mode of asexual reproduction through seed. Apomixis can be classified into two types – gametophytic and sporophytic apomixis. The phenomenon of apomixis in higher plants is limited; however, it seems to play a critical role in the genetic diversity of Garcinia species. Many species in Garcinia undergo apomixis and this review highlights reproductive pathways of various Garcinia
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Rapid Diagnosis of the Nitrogen Status of the Wild Lowbush Blueberry Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-03 Jean Lafond
ABSTRACT Optical instruments were proposed to assess the nitrogen (N) concentration of the leaves of wild lowbush blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.). The objectives were to assess the effects of NPK fertilizer rates on leaf N concentrations and optical measurement values and to examine the relationship between leaf N concentration and optical measurements. Four rates of ammonium sulfate (0
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Fruit Size and Quality Attributes Differ Between Competing Self-Pollinated and Cross-Pollinated Strawberry Fruit Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-01-02 Cao Dinh Dung, Helen M. Wallace, Shahla Hosseini Bai, Steven M. Ogbourne, Stephen J. Trueman
ABSTRACT Strawberry flowers are hermaphroditic and most cultivars are self-compatible, but strawberry plants can produce a mixture of fruit that have arisen from self-pollination and cross-pollination. We aimed to determine whether size, shape, color, taste attributes and shelf life differ between self-pollinated and cross-pollinated fruit competing on the same Redlands Joy strawberry plant. Experiments
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Variations of Antioxidant Properties and Enzymes Activities during the Whole Fruit Fermentation of Two Kiwifruit (Actinidia chinenesis Planch.) Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-11-13 Lin Chen, Ying-Mei Wu, Gui-Ju Sun
ABSTRACT In this study, antioxidant properties and enzymatic activities during fermentation of Kiwifruit from two Actinidia genotypes were evaluated. The samples were evaluated for solid content (SSC), total phenols, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and protease. Antioxidant capacity was determined using four assays: 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2’-azimo-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)
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Bacterial Wilt Resistance in Blueberry Species Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-11-04 Crystal Jones Conner, Ana Maria Bocsanczy, Brantlee Spakes-Richter, David James Norman
ABSTRACT Blueberry production is expanding rapidly in the United States and globally. In 2016, bacterial wilt was discovered in Florida blueberry production. Because of the international movement of plants, this disease poses a significant risk to production. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the resistance of blueberry species and cultivars to the three genetically distinct populations of
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The Effect of Preharvest Application of Arginine on the Postharvest Quality of Sweet Cherry Fruits during Storage Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-10-31 Zahra Pakkish, Soheila Mohammadrezakhani
ABSTRACT The quality of sweet cherry fruits decrease rapidly after harvest and in some cases does not reach the consumers properly due to the time require for transferring and market. Therefore, using chemical compounds is essential to increase durability and maintain its quality. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of arginine on postharvest quality of sweet cherry fruits. The sweet
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Effect of Postharvest Treatments on Biochemical and Bioactive Compounds of Custard Apple (Annona Squamosa L.) Cv. Balanagar Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-10-26 Indraraj Ghasil, Nirmal Kumar Meena, P. Bhatnagar, Hanuman Singh, Ashok Kumar, S. K. Jain, Mukesh Bhateshwar
ABSTRACT An experiment was conducted to find out the effects of various postharvest treatments on the biochemical and bioactive compounds of custard apple cv. Balanagar fruits. In the present experiment, three chemicals viz. oxalic acid (OA) (2.5 mM, 5.0 mM, 7.5 mM, and 10 mM; salicylic acid (SA) (0.5 mM, 1.0 mM, 1.5 mM, and 2.0 mM) and Sodium Nitro Prusside (SNP) at 0.5 mM, 1.0 mM, 1.5 mM, and 2.0 mM
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Melatonin and 1-Methylcyclopropene Improve the Postharvest Quality and Antioxidant Capacity of ‘Youhou’ Sweet Persimmons during Cold Storage Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-10-20 Xuan Jiao, Bing Deng, Lixin Zhang, Zhenfeng Gao, Zhihong Feng, Rufu Wang
ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to identify the effects of 100 μM melatonin (MT), 1 μL/L 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), and their combination treatments on the postharvest characteristics, nutritional quality, and antioxidant capacity of ‘Youhou’ persimmons during cold storage at 0°C. Compared with the control fruit, all three treatments suppressed ethylene production and respiration rate,
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Analysing the Factors that Influence Market Participation among Avocado Producers in Kaffa Zone of South-Western Ethiopia Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-10-08 Nigus Gurmis, Tsegaye Melese
ABSTRACT Market participation by smallholder farmers is crucial for livelihood improvement in developing countries. Even though it is the source of currency, the fruit market has not been given attention. Therefore, this study intended to identify factors influencing avocado producers’ market participation decisions and volume of market participation in the Kaffa zone, Ethiopia. Gimbo and Chena districts
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Profiles of citrus orchard nutrition and fruit quality in Hunan Province, China Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-10-04 Yuewen Chen, Feifei Li, Yuechang Wu, Tie Zhou, Yuanyuan Chang, Xuefei Lian, Tao Yin, Li Ye, Yunsong Li, Xiaopeng Lu
ABSTRACT Understanding of orchard nutrition status can facilitate the proper management of orchards for higher fruit yield and quality. From 2011 to 2019, the nutrition status of orchards in Hunan Province, a major citrus-producing area in china, were assessed. A total of 361 soil samples, 378 leaf samples and 285 fruit samples of sweet oranges including navel orange (citrus sinensis l. Osbeck ‘newhall’)
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Optimizing Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Fertilization Rates for Fruit Performance of Chinese Cherry (Prunus pseudocerasus Lindl.) Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-10-04 Kaibin Guo, Lei Peng, Yi Hong, Guang Qiao
ABSTRACT Attempts had been made to optimize nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) fertilization rates for increased fruit performance of Chinese cherry (Prunus pseudocerasus Lindl.). This study was conducted using a randomized block design (RBD) consisting of three factors and four levels, totaling to 14 treatments with each treatment repeated in triplicate. The results illustrated that the
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Effect of Foliar Application with Potassium Nitrate and Copper Sulfate on Fruit Yield and Quality of Pear (Pyrus communis L.) Trees Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-09-13 Muhammad Sajid, Saeed Ul Haq, Abdullah Jan, Fahad Noor, Mehboob Alam, Qazi Shoaib, Fawad Ali Shah, Akhtar Zaman, Walid F. A. Mosa, Hesham S. Abada
ABSTRACT Influence of foliar application of potassium nitrate and copper sulfate on the production and quality of Pear cv. Le Conte was carried out at Horticulture Research Farm and Postharvest Laboratory, The University of Agriculture Peshawar-Pakistan, during the year 2018–19. The aim of the study was to get quality pear production with minimal disease incidence. The research was carried out in a
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Shading Reduces Water Deficits in Strawberry (Fragaria X Ananassa) Plants during Vegetative Growth Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-09-09 Henry Alexander Cordoba-Novoa, María Mercedes Pérez-Trujillo, Brahyam Emmanuel Cruz Rincón, Nixon Flórez-Velasco, Stanislav Magnitskiy, Liz Patricia Moreno Fonseca
ABSTRACT The strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa Duch.) is a commercially important crop with high water requirements, making strategies that mitigate the influence of water deficits on plant growth necessary. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of shading on the vegetative growth of strawberry cv. Sweet Ann under a water deficit. The treatments consisted of the combination of two levels of shading
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Determinants of Market Participation Decision and Intensity among Date Producers in Afar Region, Ethiopia: A Double Hurdle Approach Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-09-09 Dagmawe Menelek Asfaw, Sirage Mohammed Shifaw, Atinkugn Assefa Belete
ABSTRACT Date palm production and marketing contribute substantially to food security, reduction of malnutrition, mitigation of poverty, and income diversification for poor agro-pastoralists in Ethiopia. However, marketing systems are not sophisticated and well functioning, and producers do not as such benefit from date market participation due to different factors. This study examined factors that
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Effect of Sugar, Pectin, and Processing Temperature on the Qualities of Pineapple Jam Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-08-30 Teklu Chalchisa, Adamu Zegeye, Belay Dereje, Yohannes Tolesa
ABSTRACT The present study aimed to investigate the effects of sugar, pectin, and processing temperature on the qualities of jam developed from pineapple (smooth cayenne). The physico-chemical, and proximate composition of pineapple fruit pulp and jam were studied and the results were reported. The jam quality depended highly on the concentration of sugars, pectin, and the processing temperature. Processing
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Effect of Shoot Pruning on Growth, Flowering and Fruiting Characteristics of Different Guava (Psidium Guajava L.) Cultivars Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-08-24 Santhoshkumar G M, Nilesh Bhowmick, Aditi Chakraborty, Amarendra Nath Dey, Arunava Ghosh, Puspendu Dutta, Prahlad Deb, Novin Chamling, Nim Tshering Sherpa, Bidyarani Devi Senjam
ABSTRACT A field trial was conducted to study the effect of shoot pruning on growth, flowering and fruiting characteristics of different guava cultivars. The experiment was carried out during Jan. 2018 to June 2019. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with seven cultivars as treatments including L-49 (T1), Allahabad Safeda (T2), Baruipur (T3), Doodh Khaja (T4), Kafri (T5),
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Effects of GA3, CACl2 and Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) Applications on Fruit Quality of Sweet Cherry at Cold Storage Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-08-24 Burhan Ozturk, Erdal Aglar, Onur Saracoglu, Orhan Karakaya, Sefa Gun
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of pre-harvest gibberellic acid (GA3) and calcium chloride (CaCl2) and post-harvest modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) applications on fruit quality of sweet cherry during the cold storage. At the end of the cold storage, GA3+CaCl2 applications in MAP-applied fruit and CaCl2 in non-MAP-applied fruit significantly delayed weight loss compared
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Local CO2 Application within Strawberry Plant Canopy Increased Dry Matter Production and Fruit Yield in Summer and Autumn Culture Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-08-10 Yuya Mochizuki, Sou Murakami, Takuro Kobayashi, Kanjana Worarad, Yukio Yonezu, Hiroki Umeda, Tsuyoshi Okayama, Eiichi Inoue
ABSTRACT June-bearing strawberry cultivars have been widely grown in Japan. Since they are harvested in winter and spring, little produce is available in summer and autumn. To achieve stable year-round supply, we need to expand the production area of ever-bearing cultivars. Here, we examined whether it is possible to increase dry matter (DM) production and fruit yield by increasing the CO2 concentration
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Selection of Promising Candidate of Malabar Tamarind [Garcinia gummi-gutta (L.) Roxb.]- a Multipurpose Fruit Tree Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-07-17 Vishnu B, Remya Ramachandran, A. Gangaprasad, E. A. Siril
ABSTRACT Garcinia gummi-gutta is valued for its dried fruit rind used as a souring agent in traditional cuisine and for the extraction of natural hydroxy citric acid (HCA) in the formulation of anti-obesity nutraceuticals. The species is widely distributed in Kerala State but is not yet an economically profitable crop in the region. Promising germplasm screening based on the fruit mass traits of 180
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Antifungal Activity of β-Carboline Alkaloids Compound and Its Resistance Mechanism on Peronophythora Litchii Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-07-17 Shifan Li, Ke Zhang, Yayu Chen, Zhibin Li, Qiongbo Hu, Qunfang Weng
ABSTRACT Peronophythora litchii (P. litchii) is the pathogenic factor of litchi downy blight. Derivatives extracted from harmine officinalis and modified, N-(2-pyridyl)-1-phenyl-9 H-pyrido [3, 4-b] indole-3-formamide (PPPIF), could inhibited P. litchii growth and development. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) analyses indicated that PPPIF severely damaged
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Non-Destructive Estimation of Physicochemical Properties and Detection of Ripeness Level of Apples Using Machine Vision Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-07-15 S. Sabzi, M. Nadimi, Y. Abbaspour-Gilandeh, J. Paliwal
ABSTRACT Nondestructive estimation of physicochemical properties, post-harvest physiology, and level of ripeness of fruits is essential to their automated harvesting, sorting, and handling. Recent research efforts have identified machine vision systems as a promising noninvasive nondestructive tool for exploring the relationship between physicochemical and appearance characteristics of fruits at various
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Toward Sustainable Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao L) Production: The Role of Potassium Fertilizer in Cocoa Seedlings Drought Recovery and Survival Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-06-30 James S. Kaba, Alberta Y. Asare, Henrietta Andoh, Godswill K.S Kwashie, Akwasi A. Abunyewa
ABSTRACT Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L) is an understorey plant that is highly sensitive to drought, especially at the seedling stage. In Ghana, only 20% cocoa seedlings survive the dry spells within 24 months after transplanting. Potassium (K) is known to enhance the growth of plants root to increase water uptake under drought conditions. This study assessed the effect of different levels of K fertilizer
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Estimation of Genetic Parameters and Prediction of Breeding Values for Fruit-Quality Traits in Hybrid Mangoes Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-06-12 Jéssica Giordano Paranhos, Francine Hiromi Ishikawa, Maria Auxiliadora Coêlho de Lima, Francisco Pinheiro Lima Neto
ABSTRACT Genetic parameters to fruit quality of mango hybrids were estimated using a mixed model REM/BLUP. Twenty-seven hybrids (Tommy Atkins cross with Haden, Palmer, Van Dyke, Kent and Coquinho) were evaluated, in two crop seasons. Physical and chemical traits analyzed were weight, longitudinal length, transverse diameter, fiber presence, pulp firmness, skin and pulp color, fibers presence titratable
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Postharvest Application of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on Climacteric Fruits: Factors Affecting Efficacy Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-06-09 Thabiso Kenneth Satekge, Lembe Samukelo Magwaza
ABSTRACT Climacteric fruits continue to ripen postharvest, characterized by an increase in respiration and ethylene. Thus, the shelf-life, quality, and marketability of these fruits is reduced rapidly. One of the most important postharvest technology used to reduce the effect of exogenous and endogenous ethylene and extend the shelf-life of climacteric fruits is 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP). Currently
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Effects of Grape Downy Mildew on Photosynthesis of ‘Red Globe’ Grape Leaves under High Temperature Stress Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-06-08 Haibo Yang, Tiantian Gao, Qingliang Li, Wei Tan, Xia Sun, Deya Wang, Hui Cao
ABSTRACT Grape downy mildew is a major grape disease that typically occurs when grape leaves are subjected to high temperature. In this study, downy mildew incidence in ‘Red Globe’ grape was investigated. To clarify the effects of grape downy mildew on grape leaves under high-temperature stress. Grape downy mildew infestation and high-temperature treatment alone or combinations were applied to ‘Red
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Effect of Sonication on the Functional Properties of Different Citrus Fruit Juices Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-05-29 Muhammad Nadeem, Muhamad Modassar Ali Nawaz Ranjha, Kashif Ameer, Ammara Ainee, Zarina Yasmin, Sadaf Javaria, Tadesse Fikre Teferra
ABSTRACT The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of ultrasound on the functional properties of citrus juices. Citrus fruits and juices were analyzed for physico-chemical properties. The ‘Pamelo’ excelled in terms of average fruit weight (451.83 ± 7.1 g), fruit volume (543.33 ± 9.1 cm3) and rag percentage (68.64 ± 1.1%). ‘Valencia late’ (48.67 ± 0.3%), ‘Flame’ (48.38 ± 1.3%) and ‘Kinnow’
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Comparison of Wood Mulch Particle Sizes for Wild Blueberry Management in a Changing Climate Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-05-11 Rebecca Gumbrewicz, Lily Calderwood
ABSTRACT Climate change in Maine is characterized by increasing rates of warming temperatures and more intense rain events, which lead to altered growing seasons, earlier emergence of pests, increased seasonal drought and large crop losses. These changes have significant impacts on wild blueberry systems and make it more difficult for growers to manage this crop under increasingly unpredictable weather
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Genetic Variability and Combining Abilities for Earliness to Nut Yield and Nut Weight in Selected Cashew (Anacardium Occidentale L.) Clones Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-05-10 Paul K. K. Adu-Gyamfi, Michael Barnnor, Abraham Akpertey, Francis Padi
ABSTRACT Introduction of exotic clones into the pedigree of commercial cashew clones could constitute a viable strategy to overcome the current low early nut yield and nut weight of the crop in West Africa. The aim of this study was to assess the combining abilities of Beninese, Brazilian and Ghanaian clones for early nut yield and nut weight. Twelve F1 hybrids were evaluated in the field for five
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Preharvest Putrescine Application Extends the Shelf Life and Maintains the Pear Fruit Quality Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-05-04 Veerpartap Singh, S.K. Jawandha, P.P.S. Gill, Davinder Singh
ABSTRACT Pear fruits are climacteric in nature and remain biologically active due to continuous respiration, transpiration, and other biochemical processes even after harvest. Under ambient conditions of north-western India, pear fruits have a short shelf life. An experiment was conducted to enhance the shelf life of pear fruits cv. Punjab Beauty using preharvest sprays of putrescine (PUT) @ 1 mM,
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Optimization of Low-cost Drying Technology for Preservation of Peach (Prunus Persica) Using RSM Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-05-04 Gurpreet Kaur Dhillon, Amardeep Kour, Navjot Gupta
ABSTRACT Peach is an important fruit; however, its perishability limits its availability to the consumers. The present study fosters a low-cost preservation method of peach involving osmotic dehydration at 35–45◦C using a sugar solution (50–70◦Brix) for 60–180 minutes. The conditions for osmotic dehydration (OD) of peach slices in terms of maximum water loss (WL), rehydration ratio (RR), minimum solute
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Development of Cookies Incorporated with Pomegranate Seed Powder and Defatted Soybean Flour Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-04-22 Harish T, Bhuvaneshwari G, Jagadeesh S.L., Deepa Terdal
ABSTRACT Pomegranate seeds (PS) are valuable sources of bioactive phytochemicals and can be used as substrate for the production of nutritionally valuable and biologically active components that could find several applications as functional food ingredients, food additives, nutraceuticals and supplements and in phenolic-rich diets. Soybeans tend to play a dietary role despite the fact that they are
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Evaluation of Patch Budding Success in Persian Walnut Affected by Different Treatments after Budding Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-04-10 Ahmad Mostakhdemi, Rasoul Sadeghi-Majd, Masoud Zadeh Bagheri Najafabad, Kourosh Vahdati
ABSTRACT Vegetative propagation of Persian walnut (Juglans regia L.) is more difficult than many other fruit trees. Temperature, relative humidity, water status of the scion and rootstock, nutrient uptake, time of grafting, physiological condition of the rootstock, and scion type all can affect grafting success. An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of post-budding irrigation frequency
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Volatile Compound Production and Quality Characteristics of Durian Fruit Cv. Monthong as Affected by 1-methylcyclopropene and Modified Atmosphere Storage Int. J. Fruit Sci. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2022-04-08 Raywat Chairat, Sittiwat Lertsiri, Kanitha Tananuwong
ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the combined effects of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) and modified atmosphere (MA) storage on volatile compound production and quality parameters of durian fruit cv. Monthong during storage. Whole durian fruit harvested at the commercial maturity (75–80%) was fumigated with 0–1,000 nL L−1 of 1-MCP for 12 hours. The fruits were then kept in MA chamber fitted with