Efficiency of selection within sugarcane families via simulated individual BLUP

The aim of this study was to assess the efficiency of the simulated individual BLUP (BLUPIS) method in selecting genotypes within full-sib families of sugarcane in ratoon stage, through comparison with selection using the individual BLUP method. The optimal number of genotypes to be selected in the best families were established for mean stems mass, total soluble solids assay (BRIX), ton of stalks per hectare, and BRIX tons per hectare traits. Seventeen full-sib families were assessed in the Centre for Experimentation in Sugarcane, located in Oratórios, MG, Brazil. Mixed model methodology was used to predict the genotypic effects of each family and the genotypic values of each individual within family. BLUPIS method is efficient for individual selection. The optimal number of genotypes to be selected in the best family for obtaining higher efficiency of the BLUPIS method is 100 in the majority of cases.

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Plant selection in F2 segregating populations of papaya from commercial hybrids

Cropp Breeding and Applied Biotechnology ◽

10.1590/s1984-70332012000300005 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 191-198 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Eder Jorge Oliveira ◽

Gilberto de Andrade Fraife Filho ◽

Juan Paulo Xavier de Freitas ◽

Jorge Luiz Loyola Dantas ◽

Marcos Deon Vilela de Resende

Keyword(s):

Genetic Parameters ◽

Mixed Model ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Fruit Firmness ◽

Plant Selection ◽

F2 Population ◽

The Common ◽

Mixed Model Methodology ◽

Fruit Diameter ◽

Selection Of

The objective of this paper was to estimate the genetic parameters and additive genetic values in segregating populations of papaya using the mixed model methodology. Two F2 populations from Tainung and Calimosa hybrids were evaluated. The experimental design was an augmented block with four replicates, and Golden and Calimosa cultivars were the common treatment. Estimates of individual heritability were high for fruit length (FL) and weight (FW), moderate for fruit diameter (FD), and low for total soluble solids (TSS) and fruit firmness (FF). Considering FF and TSS as main traits for selection, genotypes of Calimosa-F2 population showed better performance to FF, but worse concerning TSS. It was selected 18.3% and 24.6% of plants from Tainung-F2 and Calimosa-F2 populations, respectively. Negative correlation between TSS and FF was not able to reduce the genetic gains. The segregating populations from Calimosa hybrid are more promising for the selection of papaya lines.

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Evaluation of Physical-Chemical Indexes, Sugars, Pigments and Phenolic Compounds of Fruits from Three Apple Varieties at the End of Storage Period

Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca Food Science and Technology ◽

10.15835/buasvmcn-fst:10111 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 71 (1) ◽

pp. 45

Author(s):

Andruta Elena Muresan ◽

Sevastita Muste ◽

Andrei Borsa ◽

Romina Alina Vlaic ◽

Vlad Muresan

Keyword(s):

Chemical Composition ◽

Starch Content ◽

Storage Period ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Total Soluble Solids ◽

Industrial Processing ◽

Apple Varieties ◽

The Individual ◽

High Level ◽

Detailed Chemical

Apples are the most cultivated and consumed fruits in the world. They not only taste great, but there are also rich sources of monosaccharides, pigments, fibers, functional compounds such as polyphenols which are well-known for their antioxidant action. Due to the high level of apples consumption, it is important to monitor and know the detailed chemical composition of this fruits on the market shelf. The aim of this paper was to study the detailed chemical composition of apples from three varieties. Samples from three varieties (Ionathan, Golden Delicious and Starkrimson) were taken from the Romanian market. Individual sugars composition was performed by HPLC, total polyphenols content by Folin Ciocalteu method, antioxidant capacity by using the DPPH test, while pigments were analysed by spectrophotometric specific methods and the total starch content measured by a polarimetric method. Water content, acidity, total soluble solids and pH were also monitored through specific methods. There were found differences between varieties particularly in relation to the polyphenols content, carotenoids and chlorophyll. Regarding the individual sugars composition, fructose and glucose were predominant followed by sucrose for all samples. Values of starch, moisture, acidity, total soluble solids and the pH were according to other apple varieties found in literature. These results provide important information regarding the chemical composition of apple varieties from Romanian market, for both human direct consumption and industrial processing.

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Yield and fruit quality of the blueberry cultivars Biloxi and Sharpblue in Guasca, Colombia

Agronomía Colombiana ◽

10.15446/agron.colomb.v34n1.54897 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 34 (1) ◽

pp. 33-41 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

María Helena Cortés-Rojas ◽

Paola Andrea Mesa-Torres ◽

Carlos Mario Grijalba-Rativa ◽

María Mercedes Pérez-Trujillo

Keyword(s):

Crop Yield ◽

Fruit Quality ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Total Soluble Solids ◽

Individual Weight ◽

Commercial Crop ◽

The Individual

This study aimed to compare the crop yield and some quality-related aspects of the blueberry cultivars Biloxi and Sharpblue in a commercial crop located in Guasca (Colombia). This research was conducted between June and December of 2014, observing two lots with different plant ages at the start of the study: 20 months and 36 months. For 28 weeks, mature fruits were manually harvested and the accumulated yield per plant, the number of fruits, the diameter, the firmness and the total soluble solids (TSS) were determined. The yield of both cultivars was similar in the 20-month-old plants. The 'Sharpblue' 36-month-old plants had an accumulated yield that was 60% higher than that of the 'Biloxi' cultivar due to the fact that they produced a higher number of fruits. In addition, the Sharpblue fruits tended to present higher TSS values. Although both cultivars were similar in terms of firmness, 'Biloxi' stood out more than 'Sharpblue' in the 20-month-old plants. The individual weight and diameter of the fruits were similar for both cultivars.

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Use of Packaging for 'Hawaii' Papaya Conservation, Sold at CEASA of São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil

Journal of Agricultural Studies ◽

10.5296/jas.v8i3.16452 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 384

Author(s):

Francisco Ivo dos Santos Aguiar ◽

Francisco Gilvan Borges Ferreira Freitas Junior ◽

Maria Das Dores Cardozo Silva ◽

Clotilde De Morais Costa Neta ◽

Karla Bianca da Costa Macedo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Seed Mass ◽

Titratable Acidity ◽

Fresh Mass ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Pulp Yield ◽

Soluble Solids Content ◽

Total Soluble Solids ◽

Total Titratable Acidity ◽

Solids Content ◽

The Individual

Surveys carried out in different microregions of Maranhão highlight papaya as one of the fruits with the postharvest losses estimates. In this context, this study aimed to analyze the efficiency of plastic packaging on postharvest conservation of Hawaii papaya to instruct the Maranhão retail market about viable alternatives to mitigate losses related to this fruit. The papayas were purchased from CEASA of São Luís and sent to the laboratory. Posteriorly, they were randomly separated into 65 groups of 2 units, and then, applying the coverings are made. The experimental design was completely randomized in a split-plot at 4x5 times, with four treatment control [(without packaging), plastic film (FP), hermetic-bag (SH), and perforated-bag (SP)] and five evaluation periods (3, 6, 9, 12, and 15 days of storage); four repetitions and 2-fruits per portion (tray). For the individual biometric characterization, was carried out the measuring of the longitudinal and transverse diameters, fresh mass, pulp yield, seed mass, firmness, and fruit mass loss. Furthermore, for chemical analysis, total soluble solids content, total titratable acidity, and pH were measured. It was found, at the end of the study, that the hermetic-bag is efficient for maintaining the loss of fresh mass, firmness, ripening, total soluble solids content, total titratable acidity, and pH, which are relevant attributes of quality for commercialization of the Hawaii papaya. Therefore, the use of the hermetic-bag is recommended to increase the postharvest shelf life of Hawaii papaya fruit under stored at room conditions and at least for 15 days.

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Selection of pineapple hybrids via genotypic values (REML/BLUP) for fruit mass and total soluble solids

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews ◽

10.30574/wjarr.2021.9.3.0080 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 048-055

Author(s):

José Severino de Lira Júnior ◽

João Emmanoel Fernandes Bezerra ◽

Domingos Eduardo Guimarães Tavares de Andrade

Keyword(s):

Environmental Effects ◽

Vegetative Propagation ◽

Broad Sense ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Phenotypic Variance ◽

Total Soluble Solids ◽

Fruit Mass ◽

Genotypic Effects ◽

Selection Of

The ranking of hybrids via genotypic values stands out due to its maximum selective accuracy in relation to ordering based on phenotypic values, which incorporate environmental effects, causing changes in the final classification. The aim of this study was to pre-select cloned pineapple hybrids based on genotypic values for higher total soluble solids (TSS) and larger fruit mass without crown (FMWC). It was evaluated with 364 hybrids propagated vegetatively, in a Federer's Augmented Blocks. Genotypic values were estimated by REML/BLUP procedure. High proportion of the phenotypic variance was explained by genotypic effects, due to heritabilities in broad sense of 0.9786 (TSS) and 0.4929 (FMWC). IPA 04-60, IPA 125-363, IPA 125-85, and IPA 04-92 hybrids present FMWC greatest than 2.20 kg. IPA 125-218, IPA 125-95, IPA 125-188, and IPA 125-97 hybrids achieve TSS greatest than 20.0 °Brix. These hybrids exhibit promising traits to proceed a second evaluation cycle via vegetative propagation.

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Evaluasi Keragaan Beberapa Hibrida Semangka Koleksi Balai Penelitian Tanaman Buah Tropika

JURNAL BUDIDAYA PERTANIAN ◽

10.30598/jbdp.2019.15.2.101 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 101-105

Author(s):

Makful Makful ◽

Kuswandi Kuswandi ◽

Sahlan Sahlan ◽

Mega Andini

Keyword(s):

Skin Color ◽

Sweet Taste ◽

Fruit Weight ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Hybrid Breeding ◽

Skin Thickness ◽

Tropical Fruit ◽

Total Soluble Solids ◽

Soluble Solid ◽

High Yielding Varieties

Hybrid breeding of watermelon has led to the formation of high-yielding varieties. The objectives of the research were to determine the performance of hybrid watermelon of the Indonesian Tropical Fruit Research Institute (ITFRI) collection and to evaluate the superiority of each hybrid. The research has been conducted at Sumani Experimental Garden, ITFRI, Solok, West Sumatera, from April to July 2016. The material used consisted of 19 cross combinations. The data from this descriptive study were presented in the form of averages and pictures. The results showed that the hybrids that were tested showed diversity in size, fruit skin color, flesh color, skin thickness and fruit sweetness. Hybrids with three excellent characters, i.e. medium fruit weight, high total soluble solids (TSS) value, and moderate rind thickness, were not yet obtained. Hybrids that had the superiority in term of sweet taste and shelf life were BT1 × SGP, BT4 × BT4P, BT5 × BT4, BT6 × SGP and SGP × BT6. Keywords: hybrid, performance, total soluble solids, watermelon ABSTRAK Pemuliaan hibrida pada semangka mengarah kepada pembentukan varietas berdaya hasil tinggi. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui keragaan hibrida semangka koleksi Balitbu Tropika dan untuk mengevaluasi keunggulan masing-masing hibrida Penelitian dilaksanakan di Kebun Percobaan Sumani, Balitbu Tropika, Solok, Sumatera Barat, dari bulan April sampai dengan Juli 2016. Materi yang digunakan terdiri dari 19 kombinasi persilangan. Data hasil penelitian deskriptif ini ditampilkan dalam bentuk rataan dan gambar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hibrida yang diuji memiliki keragaman dalam ukuran, warna kulit buah, warna daging buah, ketebalan kulit buah dan kemanisan. Belum ditemukan hibrida yang memiliki tiga karakter unggul, yang terdiri dari bobot buah sedang, total padatan terlarut (total soluble solid) tinggi, dan kulit buah agak tebal. Hibrida yang memiliki keunggulan berupa rasa manis dan tahan simpan adalah BT1 × SGP, BT4 × BT4P, BT5 × BT4, BT6 × SGP dan SGP × BT6. Kata kunci: hibrida, keragaan, semangka, total padatan terlarut

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Optimising Tropical Fruit Juice Quality Using Thermosonication-Assisted Extraction via Blocked Face-Centered Composite Design

Processes ◽

10.3390/pr9010003 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 3

Author(s):

Norazlin Abdullah ◽

Nyuk Ling Chin

Keyword(s):

Ascorbic Acid ◽

Fruit Juice ◽

Ascorbic Acid Content ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Quadratic Model ◽

Juice Quality ◽

Tropical Fruit ◽

Total Soluble Solids ◽

Juice Yield ◽

Solids Content

Extraction of tropical fruit juice using simple, efficient, and environmentally friendly technologies is gaining importance to produce high quality juices. Juice from pink-fleshed guava, pink-fleshed pomelo, and soursop was extracted using direct and indirect thermosonication methods by varying intensity, time, and temperature, and compared to those extracted using water bath incubation. Improvised models of juice yield, ascorbic acid, and total soluble solids responses were generated by eliminating insignificant model terms of the factors in full quadratic model using backward eliminating procedure. Main effects, 3D, or 4D plots for each response were developed based on factors that influenced the response. Results showed that the best extraction method for guava and pomelo juices were within indirect thermosonication method of 1 kW, 55 °C and 30 min, and 2.5 kW, 54 °C and 23 min, respectively. Direct thermosonication method at 10% amplitude, 55 °C for 2 to 10 min was more suitable for soursop juice. Thermosonicated extraction of tropical fruit juice can improve its juice yield, ascorbic acid content, and total soluble solids content.

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Melatonin Treatment to Pomegranate Trees Enhances Fruit Bioactive Compounds and Quality Traits at Harvest and during Postharvest Storage

Antioxidants ◽

10.3390/antiox10060820 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. 820

Author(s):

José M. Lorente-Mento ◽

Fabián Guillén ◽

Salvador Castillo ◽

Domingo Martínez-Romero ◽

Juan M. Valverde ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Fruit Quality ◽

Storage Period ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

First Year ◽

Quality Traits ◽

Postharvest Storage ◽

Melatonin Treatment ◽

Total Soluble Solids

The effect of melatonin pomegranate tree treatments on fruit quality and bioactive compounds with antioxidant activity at harvest and during storage at 10 °C for 60 days was assayed in two consecutive years, 2019 and 2020. In the first year, trees were treated with 0.1, 0.3 and 0.5 mM of melatonin along the developmental fruit growth cycle, and results showed that bioactive compounds (total phenolics and total and individual anthocyanins) and antioxidant activity at harvest were higher in fruits from melatonin-treated trees than in controls. Other fruit quality parameters, such as firmness, total soluble solids and aril red colour, were also increased as a consequence of melatonin treatment. In fruit from control tress, firmness and acidity levels decreased during storage, while increases occurred on total soluble solids, leading to fruit quality reductions. These changes were delayed, and even maintenance of total acidity was observed, in fruit from melatonin-treated trees with respect to controls, resulting in a fruit shelf-life increase. Moreover, concentration of phenolics and anthocyanins and antioxidant activity were maintained at higher levels in treated than in control fruits during the whole storage period. In general, all the mentioned effects were found at the highest level with the 0.1 mM melatonin dose, and then it was selected for repeating the experiment in the second year and results of the first year were confirmed. Thus, 0.1 mM melatonin treatment could be a useful tool to enhance aril content on bioactive compounds with antioxidant activity and health beneficial effects and to improve quality traits of pomegranate fruit, at harvest and during postharvest storage.

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Physicochemical Characterization and Functional Potential of Phaseolus vulgaris L. and Phaseolus coccineus L. Landrace Green Beans

Agronomy ◽

10.3390/agronomy11040803 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 803

Author(s):

Elia Nora Aquino-Bolaños ◽

Alma Karina Garzón-García ◽

Jimena Esther Alba-Jiménez ◽

José Luis Chávez-Servia ◽

Araceli Minerva Vera-Guzmán ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Antioxidant Activity ◽

Physicochemical Characterization ◽

Titratable Acidity ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Total Phenolic ◽

Green Beans ◽

Total Sugars ◽

Total Soluble Solids ◽

Color Parameters

The green bean is an important crop worldwide, because it is rich in protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, as well as bioactive compounds that provide it with important functional properties; however, the composition of many landraces is still unknown. The purpose of this project was to characterize Phaselus vulgaris and coccineus L. landrace green beans on pH, titratable acidity, total soluble solids, total sugars, color parameters, total phenols, monomeric anthocyanins, and in vitro antioxidant activity (DPPH and FRAP). Regarding the content of total sugars, differences were registered between both species, as opposed to results observed in total soluble solids. Color parameters showed higher reddish tones for P. vulgaris landraces, though P. coccineus had a higher total phenolic content, especially the reddish landraces, which correlated directly to a higher antioxidant activity by DPPH and FRAP. In the protein content, the species P. vulgaris registered the highest content. These results could contribute to a greater use and even promote the genetic improvement of the outstanding pods that serve as one of the main food products in rural regions for higher benefits.

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High-density linkage map construction and identification of loci regulating fruit quality traits in blueberry

Horticulture Research ◽

10.1038/s41438-021-00605-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Molla F. Mengist ◽

Hamed Bostan ◽

Elisheba Young ◽

Kristine L. Kay ◽

Nicholas Gillitt ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Linkage Map ◽

Fruit Quality ◽

Titratable Acidity ◽

Fruit Weight ◽

High Density ◽

Soluble Solids ◽

Quality Traits ◽

Total Soluble Solids ◽

Fruit Quality Traits ◽

High Density Linkage Map

AbstractFruit quality traits play a significant role in consumer preferences and consumption in blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L). The objectives of this study were to construct a high-density linkage map and to identify the underlying genetic basis of fruit quality traits in blueberry. A total of 287 F1 individuals derived from a cross between two southern highbush blueberry cultivars, ‘Reveille’ and ‘Arlen’, were phenotyped over three years (2016–2018) for fruit quality-related traits, including titratable acidity, pH, total soluble solids, and fruit weight. A high-density linkage map was constructed using 17k single nucleotide polymorphisms markers. The linkage map spanned a total of 1397 cM with an average inter-loci distance of 0.08 cM. The quantitative trait loci interval mapping based on the hidden Markov model identified 18 loci for fruit quality traits, including seven loci for fruit weight, three loci for titratable acidity, five loci for pH, and three loci for total soluble solids. Ten of these loci were detected in more than one year. These loci explained phenotypic variance ranging from 7 to 28% for titratable acidity and total soluble solid, and 8–13% for pH. However, the loci identified for fruit weight did not explain more than 10% of the phenotypic variance. We also reported the association between fruit quality traits and metabolites detected by Proton nuclear magnetic resonance analysis directly responsible for these fruit quality traits. Organic acids, citric acid, and quinic acid were significantly (P < 0.05) and positively correlated with titratable acidity. Sugar molecules showed a strong and positive correlation with total soluble solids. Overall, the study dissected the genetic basis of fruit quality traits and established an association between these fruit quality traits and metabolites.

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