scholarly journals Distribusi Ukuran dan Tingkat Kematangan Gonad Portunus pelagicus, Linnaeus, 1758 (Malacostraca : Portunidae) di Perairan Rembang, Jawa Tengah

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-378
Author(s):  
Dina Ayu Magfirani ◽  
Ervia Yudiati ◽  
Retno Hartati

ABSTRAK : Rajungan merupakan komoditas ekspor bernilai ekonomis penting dan memiliki nilai komersial yang tinggi. Tingginya permintaan pasar terhadap komoditas perikanan rajungan memicu eksploitasi yang berlebihan sehingga dapat berdampak terhadap kelestarian sumber daya rajungan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui distribusi ukuran, hubungan lebar dan berat, distribusi TKG, serta nisbah kelamin rajungan (Portunus pelagicus) di Perairan Gegunung Wetan, Rembang. Penelitian ini terdiri dari pengukuran panjang dan lebar karapas, pengamatan tingkat kematangan gonad rajungan betina, serta pengamatan kualitas air (salinitas, suhu, pH, kedalaman dan kecerahan). Hasil dari penelitian ini menujukkan dari 3000 ekor rajungan yang diamati diketahui distribusi lebar karapas rajungan berkisar antara 7,3 – 16  cm dengan kisaran berat sebesar 47–262 gram. Rajungan yang tertangkap memiliki pertumbuhan yang bersifat allometrik negatif, dengan nilai b sebesar 2,12 pada rajungan jantan, 1,65 pada rajungan betina. Faktor kondisinya adalah 1,1 pada jantan dan 1,02 pada betina. Sedangkan distribusi tingkat kematangan gonad rajungan betina adalah 762 ekor pada TKG 1; 700 ekor pada TKG 2; serta 388 ekor pada TKG 3.ABSTRACT : Blue swimming crab has a high economical value. The production of blue swimming crab is exported overseas, so, therefore, triggers the excessive exploitation. This will lead to have an impact related to the sustainability of natural resource. This research  aim to find out the size distribution, the relationship of carapace widht and body weight, gonad maturity stages distribution and sex ratio of blue swimming crab (P. pelagicus) at Gegunung Wetan Waters, Rembang. This consider to have a role as a tool on planning the farming and managing the blue swimming crab conservation. This research cover the length and width measurement of blue swimming crab carapace, gonad maturity stages observation of female blue swimming crab and water quality measurments (salinity, temperature, pH, water depth and water brightness). The result showed that 3000 blue swimming crabs have 7.3-16 cm of widht carapace distribution and 47-262 gram of average weight. It can be concluded that growth are negatively allometric with b value (2,12) for the male crabs and b value (1.65) for female crabs.. The condition factor of male crab  is 1,1 and female crabs is 1,02. Based on the research, the result also shows that gonad maturition stages of female crabs were 762 crabs for stage 1, 700 crabs for stage 2 and 388 crabs for stage 3.

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 402-408
Author(s):  
Nathanael Ganang Anindityo Wibowo ◽  
Chrisna Adhi Suryono ◽  
Ibnu Pratikto

Rembang merupakan salah satu kabupaten di Jawa Tengah yang dikenal sebagai daerah penghasil sumberdaya rajungan yang cukup tinggi permintaannya dan terus meningkat setiap tahunnya. Hal tersebut dapat menyebabkan terjadinya penurunan potensi hasil rajungan akibat intensifnya penangkapan di Perairan Rembang. Kajian tentang kondisi stok sumberdaya rajungan  terkait sebaran dan dinamika populasi ini sangat diperlukan dalam pengelolaan potensi rajungan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis struktur ukuran dan parameter pertumbuhan rajungan di Perairan Rembang. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Maret – Juni 2019 di Perairan Rembang, dengan menggunakan metode survei yang bersifat deskriptif. Total sampel rajungan selama penelitian adalah 1200 ekor yang terdiri dari 574 ekor jantan dan 624 ekor betina. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kelas ukuran lebar karapas rajungan didominasi oleh rajungan muda, dengan rata – rata 105.01 ± 11.99 mm untuk jantan dan 107.73 ± 10.68 untuk betina. Berat rata – rata rajungan jantan yaitu sebesar 95.2 ± 27.1 gram dan rajungan betina sebesar 97.9 ± 23.1 gram, sehingga menunjukkan rajungan jantan lebih kecil dibandingkan dengan rajungan betina. Pola pertumbuhan rajungan di Perairan Rembang bersifat allometrik negatif. Laju pertumbuhan rajungan di Perairan Rembang yang didapatkan adalah berupa nilai panjang asimptotik (L∞) sebesar 71.4 mm dengan koefisien pertumbuhan (K) sebesar 1.5/tahun.Rembang is a coastal region in Central Java which known as to producer of blue swimming crab resources that are in high demand and continues to increase every year. It will because decreasing the potential yield of blue swimming crab due to intensive fishing in Rembang Waters. Study on the stock condition of the blue swimming crab resource related to the distribution and dynamics of the population is required for the management of the blue swimming crab potential. The current research aims to assess the size structure and growth parameter of blue swimming crab in the Rembang Waters. The research was conducted from March to June 2019 in Rembang Waters, using a descriptive survey method. The total number of crab samples during the study was 1200 animals consisting of 574 male and 624 female. The results showed that the size of the crab carapace width class was dominated by young crabs, with an average of 105.01 ± 11.99 mm for males and 107.73 ± 10.68 for females. The average weight of male crab is 95.2 ± 27.1 gram and female crab is 97.9 ± 23.1 gram, indicates that male crab is smaller than female crab. The crab’s growth in Rembang Waters is allometric negative. The growth rate of crab in the Rembang Waters obtained is in the form of asymptotic length (L∞) was 71.4 mm with a growth coefficient (K) 1.5/year.


Omni-Akuatika ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Rugaya Serosero ◽  
Sulistiono Sulistiono ◽  
Nurlisa A. Butet ◽  
Etty Riani

Coconut crab (Birgus latro) is a crustacean that has a large size until four kilograms. The study  aimed to analyze sex ratio and growth pattern including the relationship of thorax length - body weight, thorax width - body weight and cephalothorax length plus rostrum - body weight in Daeo (Morotai Island), Laigoma (South Halmahera District) and Fitako (North Halmahera District). The sex ratio was determined using χ2 test and the growth pattern was tested by the b value through t test. The results showed sex ratio of 1: 0.9 in Daeo (n = 581), 1: 0.6 in Laigoma (n = 24), and 1: 2 in Fitako (n = 31). The relationship of thorax length, thorax width and cephalothorax length plus rostrum with body weight were strongly correlated (R2> 70%). The growth pattern of coconut crab in Daeo was negative allometric, while in Laigoma and Fitako were negative allometric and isometric.


2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-90
Author(s):  
Yustika Permatahati Intan Permatahati ◽  
Nila Nikmatia Bugis ◽  
La Sara ◽  
Tezza Fauzan Hasuba Hasuba

The blue swimming crab (BSC) fishery in Tiworo Strait has been heavily exploited since two decades ago when its worldwide demand and price was very high. Study on population aspects of this organism in this waters is limited. The aim of present study was to investigate growth patterns, population stock status, and size at first gonad maturity of Portunus pelagicus. One of the main fishing ground of BSC around Tiworo Strait waters is at Bangko and Gala Islands. Samples of BSC were taken monthly using gillnet and collapsible trap. Each sample taken was identified its sex, measured its carapace width, and weighed. Data collected from fishing ground of BSC were analyzed to find out growth patterns, population stock status using spawning potential ratio (SPR) method, and the first gonad maturity (CW50). The results of study showed that growth patterns of BSC male and female following isometric growth patterns (b=0) (P<0.05). It was found out that SPR of BSC from both fishing ground was 22.46% and 23.71%, respectively which indicates that population stock status of BSC in Tiworo strait waters is “moderate level” (SPR > 20%). The size at first gonad maturity (CW50) was attained at carapace width of 9.16 cm for male and 10.16 cm for female. Those imply that BSCs allowed to be caught should be >10 cm. 


1976 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony J. Raimondi ◽  
Sandra J. Clark ◽  
David G. McLone

✓ In a study of congenital hydrocephalus in the murine mutant (hy-3/hy-3), the authors found that aqueductal stenosis develops during the progression of hydrocephalus. In Stage 1 hydrocephalus (ventricular dilation and open aqueduct), a block in the subarachnoid space over the cerebral convexities causes the lateral and third ventricles to enlarge. The ependyma becomes stretched and a collection of edematous fluid forms in the subependymal layer. In Stage 2 hydrocephalus (edema in white matter around lateral ventricles and compression of quadrigeminal plate), edema develops peripheral to ependyma in the aqueduct and compresses the lateral surfaces of the aqueductal wall to obstruct the lumen. While periaqueductal edema is spreading, the forces of the expanding midline structures and the cystic occipital horns alter the relationship of brain structures. There is no proliferation of glia, but, rather, a “simple stenosis” which results from a combination of ventricular dilation, cerebral edema, brain shift, brain-stem compression, and brain-stem edema. In this study, normal ependymal specializations were observed that indicate a more active functional role for aqueductal ependyma than previously recognized.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-26
Author(s):  
Muh. Saleh Nurdin ◽  
Fauziah Azmi ◽  
Teuku Fadlon Haser

Reproductive biology is one of the biological aspects that needed to formulate responsible management of blue swimming crab (BSC). The crab is one of the commercial fisheries commodities in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Presently no information on the reproductive biology of this crab from Spermonde Archipelago, Sout Sulawesi. Therefore, the study aimed to analyze and compare gonad maturity stage(GMS)andgonadalsomaticindex(GSI)oftheBSCcaughtonthreeecosystemsnamelycoralreef,seagrass,andmangrovein Salemo Island, Spermonde Archipelago. GMS and GSI were analyzed descriptively for five months from March to July 2015. Results indicate there was a difference in GMS of the BSC caught in mangroves, seagrass, and coral reef. Generally, mangrove was dominated by immature BSC with GMS I and GMS II, while the BSC caught in the seagrass and coral reef BSC were dominantly mature and spawn GMS III, IV, and V. GSI BSC caught in mangrove ecosystem are smaller than GSI BSC caught in seagrass and coral reef ecosystems. Seagrass and coral reef ecosystems suitable for development no-take zone of the BSC.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-183
Author(s):  
Iqbal Maulana ◽  
Irwani Irwani ◽  
Sri Redjeki

Rajungan (Portunus pelagicus) merupakan komoditas laut yang memiliki nilai ekonomis yang tinggi, dimana berbanding lurus dengan penangkapan yang terus meningkat. Tingkat pemanfaatan yang tidak mengindahkan ukuran dan kondisi rajungan dapat mempengaruhi struktur ukuran dan stok rajungan di suatu perairan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui distribusi ukuran, hubungan lebar dan berat rajungan serta distribusi tingkat kematangan gonad (TKG) di perairan Betahwalang, Demak. Penelitian menggunakan metode survey dengan analisis yang bersifat deskriptif yang dilakukan secara “time-series”. Pengamatan sampel rajungan sebesar 10% dari hasil tangkapan yang didaratkan oleh setiap nelayan di pengepul rajungan.. Hasil dari penelitian ini menujukkan dari 3030 ekor rajungan yang diamati diketahui distribusi lebar karapas rajungan berkisar antara 35 – 185 mm dan kisaran berat sebesar 10 – 350 gram. Rajungan yang terdapat di perairan Betahwalang memiliki pertumbuhan yang bersifat allometrik positif pada rajungan jantan dan betina pada bulan Januari serta Februari.  Hasil nilai b sebesar 3,29 dan 3,08 (Januari & Februari) pada rajungan jantan. Nilai b sebesar 3,10 dan 3,15  pada rajungan betina (Januari & Februari) serta nilai b sebesar 3,14 pada keseluruhan rajungan. Sehingga diketahui pertumbuhan lebar karapas lebih cepat dibandingkan bobot rajungan. Sedangkan distribusi tingkat kematangan gonad rajungan betina adalah 21% pada TKG 1; 63% pada TKG 2; serta 16% pada TKG 3, dengan ukuran pertama kali matang gonad adalah 141,51 mm. Blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus) is a marine commodity has a high economic value , which is causing the crab catch to rise as well. The catch rate that does not consider the size and maturity of sea crab can affect the size structure and population stock of sea crab in waters. This study aims to determine the size distribution,the relationship of width and weight of Blue swimming crab and distribution of gonad maturity in Betahwalang, Demak. There’s a descriptive survey method used in this study with time-series observations. The sample size is about 10% of the total number landed crab from each fisherman. The results of this study showed that from 3030 crabs observed, the distribution of crab carapace width ranged from 35 – 185 mm and the weight range at 10 – 350 gram. The results showed the all crabs has a positive allometric on growth parameters. The value of  b 3,29 and 3,08 (January & February) in male blue swimming crab, 3.10 and 3.15 (January & February) on female sea crabs, and 3.14 on whole sea crabs. So it is known that the growth of carapid width is faster than the weight of crab. While the distribution of female crab gonad maturity level is 21% in level 1; 63% in level 2; and 16% in level 3, with the first size of mature gonad at 141,51 mm.


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 149
Author(s):  
Frank Rijkaard Makahinda ◽  
Rose O.S.E Mantiri ◽  
Boyke H. Toloh

Portunus pelagicus (blue swimming crab) is one of the important economical marine commodities produced from Indonesian coastal waters that has increasing market demand among fishery commodities. The purpose of this research is to reveal the relationship of carapace width and weight, the growth pattern and the carapace width-weight ratio of P. pelagicus crabs at two different research sites in Manado Bay. The benefits of this study, can be a reference for further studies on blue swimming crabs, P. pelagicus, and information obtained in this study could become important information needed for the maximum sustainable utilization of blue swimming crab, P. pelagicus.This research was conducted at two locations, namely Kelurahan Bahu, Sub-district of Malalayang with coordinates of 1 ° 27'49.86 "North and 124 ° 49'35.79" East and second location in Tumumpa Dua, Sub-district of Tuminting with coordinates 1 ° 31'14.51"North - 124 ° 50'28.67"East. Samples of blue swimming crabs were collected by deploying traps which are placed at 5-7 meters with the distance between traps 10 meter. Traps were placed at 17.00 pm and lifted on the next day at 06.00 am. Measurement of the width of the carapace conducted by using the ruler with 0.1 cm accuracy and weight measurement using the scales with 0.1 gram accuracy.The correlation value obtained for the wide and weight relationship of blue swimming crabs in the Sub-district of Malalayang is 0.953 for males and 0.898 for females. In Kelurahan Tumumpa Dua, Sub-dis ittrict of Tuminting 0.829 for males and 0.920 for females respectively. Based on these values the increase in the width of the carapace will affect the weight gain of the crab. The growth pattern of P. pelagicus crab in Kelurahan Bahu, Sub-district of Malalayang and Tumumpa Dua Sub-district Tuminting showed negative allometric growth pattern with b <3 value which means faster carapace growth compared to the weight of crab. From the result of chi square test on wide body and weight relationship analysis, is found same for both locations with value x2 table = 7.815 <x2 count = 112.3134. This is presumably due to one of the external factors is the availability of food.Keywords: Rajungan, growth pattern, Manado Bay AbstrakPortunus pelagicus merupakan salah satu komoditi hasil laut ekonomis penting yang dihasilkan dari perairan pantai Indonesia dengan permintaan pasar terhadap komoditas rajungan yang terus meningkat. Adapun tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mengetahui hubungan lebar berat rajungan P. pelagicus, pola pertumbuhan rajungan P. pelagicus dan perbandingan lebar berat rajungan P. pelagicus di dua lokasi penelitian yang berbeda di Teluk Manado. Manfaat penelitian ini, dapat menjadi bahan acuan untuk studi lebih lanjut mengenai rajungan P. pelagicus serta infomasi yang didapat dalam penelitian ini bisa menjadi bahan kajian untuk pemanfaatan rajungan P. pelagicus secara maksimal serta berkelanjutan.Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada dua lokasi yakni di Kelurahan Bahu Kecamatan Malalayang dengan koordinat 1°27'49.86"LU - 124°49'35.79"BT dan lokasi kedua di Kelurahan Tumumpa Dua Kecamatan Tuminting dengan koordinat 1°31'14.51"LU - 124°50'28.67"BT. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan alat tangkap bubu yang diletakan pada kedalam 5-7 meter dengan jarak antara bubu 10 meter. Bubu diletakan pada pukul 17.00 wita dan diangkat pada esok harinya pukul 06.00 wita. Pengukuran lebar karapas menggunakan mistar dengan ketelitian 0,1 cm dan pengukuran berat tubuh menggunakan timbangan 0,1 gr.Nilai korelasi yang didapat untuk hubungan lebar berat rajungan P. pelagicus di Kelurahan Bahu Kecamatan Malalayang 0,953 untuk jantan dan 0,898 untuk betina. Di Kelurahan Tumumpa Dua Kecamatan Tuminting 0,829 untuk jantan dan 0,920 untuk betina. Berdasarkan nilai tersebut pertambahan lebar karapas akan berpengaruh pada kenaikan berat tubuh dari rajungan. Pola pertumbuhan rajungan P. pelagicus di Kelurahan Bahu Kecamatan Malalayang dan di Kelurahan Tumumpa Dua Kecamatan Tuminting menunjukan pola pertumbuhan yang bersifat allometrik negatif dengan nilai b < 3 yang berarti pertumbuhan karapas lebih cepat dibandingkan pertambahan berat rajungan. Dari hasil analisis chi square lebar berat tubuh, sama untuk kedua lokasi penelitian dengan nilai x2 tabel =  7,815 < x2 hitung = 112,3134. Hal ini diduga karena salah satu faktor eksternal yakni  ketersediaan makanan.Kata  kunci : Rajungan,  Pola pertumbuhan, Teluk Manado.


2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
Normayanti Thamrin Mardhan ◽  
La Sara ◽  
Asriyana Asriyana

Abstrak : Penangkapan rajungan di perairan Pantai Purirano umumnya dilakukan oleh usaha perikanan rajungan skala kecil, yang menggunakan jaring insang (gillnet). Gillnet merupakan alat tangkap pasif yang pengoperasiannya tidak merusak sumberdaya hayati perairan. Walaupun demikian, gillnet merupakan alat tangkap yang tingkat selektivitasnya rendah, sehingga dikhawatirkan hasil tangkapan sampingan (bycatch) lebih banyak daripada hasil tangkapan utama (target species). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui proporsi hasil tangkapan rajungan (portunus pelagicus) sebagai target utama dan komposisi bycatch alat tangkap gillnet di perairan Pantai Purirano.Sampel rajungan ditangkap menggunakan jaring insang (gillnet) dengan ukuran mata jaring 4 inci & lebar jaring 80 cm. Hasil tangkapan selama penelitian diperoleh 29 jenis dari 25 famili. Hasil tangkapan yang diutamakan adalah rajungan dari famili Portunidae, tetapi terdapat juga jenis-jenis lain yang juga tertangkap (bycatch), yang sebagian dimanfaatkan (useable) dan sebagian lain dibuang ke laut (discarded). Jumlah total hasil tangkapan rajungan jantan selama penelitian adalah 58 ekor (54%) dan betina sebanyak 50 ekor (46%). Indeks dominansi hasil tangkapan tergolong rendah yaitu berkisar 0,21 – 0,27. Hal ini mengindikasikan bahwa selektivitas alat tangkap jaring insang tergolong rendah.Kata Kunci : Rajungan (Portunus pelagicus), Bycatch, Gillnet, PuriranoAbstrack : Catching crabs in Purirano Beach is generally carried out by small-scale crab fishing businesses, which use gillnet.  Gillnet is a passive fishing gear whose operation does not damage aquatic biological resources.  However, gillnet is a fishing tool with a low selectivity level, so it is feared that bycatch by-catch is more than the main catch (target species).  This study aims to determine the proportion of crab catches (portunus pelagicus) as the main target and the composition of gillnet fishing gear bycatch in Purirano Beach waters.  Swimming crab samples were captured using gill nets with mesh sizes of 4 inches & net width of 80 cm.  The catch during the study obtained 29 species from 25 families.  The preferred catch is crabs from the family Portunidae, but there are also other species that are also caught (bycatch), some are used (useable) and some others are thrown into the sea (discarded).  The total number of male crab catches during the study was 58 individuals (54%) and 50 females (46%).  The catch index dominance is relatively low, in the range of 0.21 - 0.27.  This indicates that the selectivity of gill nets is relatively low.Keywords : Rajungan (Portunus pelagicus), Bycatch, Gillnet, Purirano


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-180
Author(s):  
Sinta Nuria Munthe ◽  
Rusdi Machrizal

Julung-julung (Hemirhamphodon pogonognathus) merupakan salah satu spesies ikan asli Indonesia. Aek Mailil merupakan salah satu habitat ikan julung-julug (H. pogonognathus) yang berada di Kabupaten Labuhanbatu. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mendapatkan hubungan panjang-berat dan faktor kondisi ikan julung-julung (H. pogonognathus) yang hidup di Aek Mailil. Pengambilan data dilakukan mulai November 2020 hingga Januari 2021 dengan alat tangkap durung. Titik sampling ditetapkan atas informasi dari masyarakat Desa Bandar Kumbul. Hubungan panjang-berat dihitung dengan Linear Allometrik Model (LAM), sedangkan faktor kondisi dihitung dengan rumus Fulton (K) dan berat relatif (Wr). Pola pertumbuhan ikan julung-julung (H. pogonognathus) mendapatkan hasil alometrik negatif dengan nilai b 2,9371 (b<3). Nilai koefisien Fulton (K) 2,57 dan koefisien berat relatif (Wr) 103,07. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa pola pertumbuhan ikan julung-julung (H. pogonognathus) allometrik negatif dengan panjang tubuh lebih cepat dibandingkan berat tumbuh. Nilai (K) menunjukkan bahwa Aek Mailil masih dalam keadaan seimbang dan baik untuk mendukung kehidupan ikan julung-julung (H. pogonognathus). Kata kunci: faktor kondisi; Hemirhamphodon pogonognathus; pola pertumbuhan ABSTRACTLong-Weight relationship and condition factors of Julung-Julung (Hemirhamphodon pogonognathus) in Aek Mailil, Labuhanbatu Regency, North Sumatera, Indonesia. Hemirhamphodon pogonognathus is one of Indonesia's native fish species. Aek Mailil is one of the habitats for julung-julung (H. pogonognathus) in Labuhanbatu Regency. This study aimed to determine the relationship between length-weight and condition factors of julung-julung (H. pogonognathus) living in Aek Mailil. Sampling was carried out from November 2020 to January 2021 using durung fishing gear. The sampling points were determined based on information from the local community of Bandar Kumbul Village. The relationship of length-weight is calculated using the Linear Allometric Model (LAM), while the condition factor is calculated using the Fulton formula (K) and relative weight (Wr). The growth pattern of julung-julung (H. pogonognathus) got a negative allometric result with a b value of 2.9371 (b <3). The value of the Fulton coefficient (K) 2.57 and the relative weight coefficient (Wr) 103.07. This means that Aek Mailil's waters are in a balanced state and can support the (H. pogonognathus) live.Keywords: condition factor; Hemirhamphodon pogonognathus; growth pattern


2007 ◽  
Vol 132 (5) ◽  
pp. 713-719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena de Castro ◽  
Bill Biasi ◽  
Elizabeth Mitcham ◽  
Stuart Tustin ◽  
David Tanner ◽  
...  

To investigate a flesh browning (FB) disorder in Pink Lady apple [Malus ×sylvestris (L.) Mill. var. domestica (Borkh.) Mansf. cv. Cripps Pink], fruit were harvested from the same orchard each year from 2002 to 2005, at two or three maturity stages each year. Fruit were kept in air or controlled atmosphere (CA) storage (1.5- to 2-kPa O2 in combination with 1-, 3-, or 5-kPa CO2) at 0.5 °C. Additional subsets of fruit were exposed to 1 μL·L−1 1-methylcyclopropane (1-MCP) for 24 hours and dipped in 2200 μL·L−1 diphenylamine (DPA) for 5 min or held in air at 0.5 °C for 2 or 4 weeks before CA storage. Flesh browning was not seen in air-stored fruit but appeared in CA-stored fruit as soon as 2 months after harvest. Flesh browning incidence did not increase after longer storage times. Flesh browning increased with increasing CO2 concentration and decreasing O2 concentration in storage. 1-MCP did not significantly affect FB incidence, while delaying CA by 2 or 4 weeks reduced it. Diphenylamine eliminated FB incidence. When similar storage atmospheres were compared for the four seasons, FB incidence was high in 2002 and 2004 and low in 2003 and 2005. Concentrations of B, Ca, and Mg in apple flesh and seasonal field temperatures during the growing and harvest periods were related to FB incidence in 2002, 2003, and 2004 but not in 2005. The relationship of these pre- and postharvest factors to FB susceptibility are discussed.


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