scholarly journals The effect of fertilisation with fermented pig slurry on the quantitative and qualitative parameters of tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum)

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (No. 3) ◽  
pp. 116-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Kouřimská ◽  
L. Babička ◽  
K. Václavíková ◽  
D. Miholová ◽  
Z. Pacáková ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Pig Slurry ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
Organic Fertiliser ◽  
C 50

The effect of fertilisation with fermented pig slurry on the quantitative and qualitative parameters of two kinds of tomatoes was assessed by means of pot trials. These trials were carried out between the years 2005 and 2008. Each trial involved four treatments, namely (a) control without fertilisation, (b) fertilisation with mineral fertilisers, (c) 50% nutrients in mineral fertilisers and 50% in fermented pig slurry, and (d) fertilisation with fermented pig slurry only. Besides the yield parameters, the following characteristics were monitored: dry matter content, vitamin C content, titratable acidity, nitrogen compounds, nitrates and selected elements (Pb, Cd, As, Zn and Hg) contents. The fertilisation method showed no statistically significant influence on many parameters (titratable acidity, Hg, As, dry matter, vitamin C and nitrates contents). These results showed that anaerobically fermented pig slurry can be a suitable alternative to the use of mineral fertiliser. They also showed that its use as an organic fertiliser did not impair the hygienic quality and safety of the vegetable products grown, as all tomato samples fulfilled the tested heavy metals and nitrates legislation limits. The fertilisation method showed a statistically significant influence on the yield. Diffe-rences occurred between the organic and mineral methods in the case of Cd, and between non-fertilised and organic methods in the case of Zn. The fertilisation method also significantly influenced N-compounds content in tomatoes. A statistically significant influence of the year was found with all parameters except zinc and vitamin C contents. The influence of cultivar was also found, but only in the case of zinc and dry matter contents.

scholarly journals Chemical characteristics of nectarine genitors used for breeding program in Romania

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Ivascu
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Breeding Program ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
High Vitamin

The geographic location of Bucharest area, the nature of its soil and its climate offer remarkably favourable conditions for nectarine growing, with juicy and well flavoured fruit, good for fresh consumption and processing. The five years' investigation (1996-2000) has helped to identify some nectarine cultivars and hybrids (NJN 58, ARK 165, ARK 139, Morton, ARK 107, Romamer I, ARK 125, Firebrite) with exceptional fruit quality (dry matter content, titratable acidity, vitamin C content, overall sugar, and amount of pectic substances). Dry matter content varied over the three years from 8.3 to 18.5% (NJN 68), meanwhile titratable acidity varied between 0.26 and 1.08% (Romamer I). Sugar / acidity ratio was within the limits of 8.6 and 36.5 (Nectared 7). Nectarines have high vitamin C content, over 10 mg/100g (Fairlane, NJN 67, Regina, Harko), glucides were found in Firebrite, Romamer I varieties and NJN 21, CIR1T127, HFSR3P4, HNA hybrids. Some cultivars have been recommended for planting in this southern area of Romania (Crimsongold, ARK 125, Harko, Hardyred, ARK 134), others used as quality genitors (ARK 85, Nectared 7, NJN 21, ARK 21, ARK 134, Fantasia) in breeding projects.

scholarly journals Post Harvest Assessment and Nutritional Evaluation of Different Cultivars of Taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott) Grown in the Alluvial Soils of West Bengal, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Manisha Ch. Momin ◽  
Alemmoa R. Jamir ◽  
Surajit Mitra
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Specific Gravity ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Reducing Sugar ◽  
Total Sugar ◽  
Dry Matter Content

Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate the nutritional content of various cultivars of taro acquired from All India Co-ordinated Research Project (AICRP) on tuber crops. Study design:Completely randomized design (CRD) at 5% level of significance. Place and duration of study: Department of Post Harvest Technology, faculty of Horticulture, Bidhan Chandra KrishiViswavidyalaya, West Bengal, India, between December 2019 and February 2020. Methodology: 8 cultivars of taro were evaluated for their nutritional contents in this study and their physical attributes such as cormel girth, length, specific gravity, number of cormels per plant and weight of cormel as well as yield per hectare was calculated. Chemical attributes such as titratable acidity, starch, ascorbic acid, total phenol and total sugar as well as reducing sugar content in each cultivar was also studied. Results: Analysis of variance showed significant variation among all the tested cultivars. Moisture content, total sugar and starch was recorded to be highest in the cultivar TTR-17-6 (72.233 %, 5.007 % and 31.805 % respectively). Total phenol (188 mg GAE 100 gm-1) and reducing sugar (2.817%) was found to be highest in TTR-17-5. Total soluble solids was highest in TTR-17-7 (3.867 0Brix). Dry matter content was highest in TTR-17-4 (37.333 %) and ascorbic acid was highest in TTR-17-2 (70.093 mg 100 gm-1). Conclusion: The eight cultivars of taro studied were found to be rich in sugars, ascorbic acid, total phenols and starch. They were observed to vary in cormel girth, length, weight, specific gravity, yield, moisture, dry matter content, TSS and titratable acidity. The cultivar TTR-17-6 was found to be very high in starch, total sugar and moisture content. Therefore, this cultivar may be of considerable importance in ameliorating malnutrition in poorly resourced areas of the developing countries. Cultivar TTR-17-2 was found to be high in ascorbic acid and hence can be further used by the plant breeders to develop more cultivars of taro that are rich in such phytochemicals.

scholarly journals Leaf and root evaluation of bioactive compounds of different beetroot varieties

2018 ◽  
pp. 135-139
Author(s):  
Tímea Rubóczki ◽  
Mária Takácsné Hájos
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Bioactive Compounds ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Significant Source ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Human Diet ◽  
Total Polyphenol ◽  
Young Leaves

The importance of beetroot lies in the numerous health benefits, attributed to its wide-ranging array of minerals, vitamins and bioactive compounds which play a key role in the human diet. Generally, beetroot is consumed for its root, however, its leaves also contain a good amount of bioactive compounds. The experiment was carried out with four beetroot varieties in order to compare the amount of bioactive compounds in the root and the leaf. The analyzed data were total dry matter content, total polyphenol, flavonoid and vitamin C. Results have shown that roots contain the highest amount of bioactive compounds. Nevertheless, leaves can be also considered a significant source. Therefore, consumption of the young leaves is highly recommended due to their availability after thinning or at maturity stage (60 days after the germination). Of the examined varieties, ‘Libero’ demonstrated the highest total polyphenol, flavonoid and vitamin C values, although it was found to be statistically insignificant.

scholarly journals Biochemical changes in affected potato tubers

2020 ◽  
pp. 9-12
Author(s):  
S. Bomok ◽  
B. Taktaiev ◽  
M. Pikovskyi ◽  
O. Marieva
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Microscopic Analysis ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Biochemical Changes ◽  
Fungal Diseases ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Potato Tubers ◽  
Standard Techniques ◽  
Subsequent Identification

Goal. To establish biochemical changes (contents of dry matter, vitamin C, starch and carotene) in potato tubers in different degree affected by fungal diseases. Methods. Potato tubers (variety Bella Rosa) was selected in the conditions of private sector, Brusilovsky district, Zhytomyr region. Diagnosed disease by the visual method and a microscopic analysis with the subsequent identification of the pathogens. Biochemical analysis of potato tubers on dry matter content, vitamin C, starch, and carotene were performed according to standard techniques of the Institute of potato NAAS. The results of the research. The result of phytopathological examination of potato tubers during storage revealed fungal diseases: rot, Fusarium dry, Pomona, white, grey and verticillata; scab — plain and black or black scurf. Is established, that biochemical parameters in potatoes with different degree of damage differed. The amount of solids in healthy potato tubers were 21.0% in severely infected by Fusarium 14.5%, and famosa 13.9% and the usual scab — 18.2%; the blight of 15.6%. Starch in healthy tubers was 15.4% strongly struck by Fusarium is 7.5%, famosa — 6.9%, the usual scab — 11.2%, a Rhizoctonia — 9.8%. The content of vitamin C in healthy tubers was 0.17 percent, and in severe cases, Fusarium and 0.12%, famosa — 0.12%, ordinary scab and 0.12%, a Rhizoctonia — 0.12%. Biochemical indicators of carotene in healthy tubers was 0.18%, and in severely infected by Fusarium was reduced to 0.09%, famosa up to 0.06%, the usual scab — up to 0.11%, a Rhizoctonia — up to 0.10%. Conclusions. In potato tubers with different degrees of lesions of fungal diseases of reduced the content of dry matter, starch, vitamin C and carotene, which worsens their quality.

scholarly journals Impact of Salt-tolerant Rootstock on the Enhancement of Sensitive Tomato Plant Responses to Salinity

HortScience ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-39
Author(s):  
Ayse Coban ◽  
Yelderem Akhoundnejad ◽  
Sultan Dere ◽  
H. Yildiz Dasgan
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Susceptible Genotype ◽  
Salt Tolerant ◽  
Physical Measurements ◽  
Young Leaves ◽  
Sensitive Genotype ◽  
Tolerant Genotype

In the present study, salt-tolerant (Tom 174) and sensitive (Tom 121) tomato genotypes were grafted onto their own roots (174/174 and 121/121), and a susceptible genotype was also grafted onto tolerant genotype 121/174. The grafted plants were grown under 50 mm NaCl and control conditions in a greenhouse. Plant physiological parameters, fruit yield, and physical measurements of fruit (e.g., weight, height, diameter, volume), and chemical analysis of fruit (e.g., vitamin C, pH, and total dry matter content) were investigated. When the sensitive genotype was grafted onto tolerant genotype 121/174, the tolerant genotype Tom 174 reduced the yield loss of susceptible genotype from 44% to 3%. Also, fruit size, total dry matter content, and vitamin C increased, while pH decreased under saline conditions. The rootstock Tom 174 seemed to be able to control sensitive scions’ stomatal openness and closure for transpiration and CO2 transition on photosynthesis because dry matter content was increased. It was found that the tolerant genotype played a role in ameliorating leaf osmotic adjustment of the sensitive genotype in grafting under salt stress. The combination 121/174 had the lowest Na+ concentration in young leaves. Thus, the tolerant rootstock Tom 174 decreased the transport of accumulation of Na+ ions to young leaves in this grafting combination.

scholarly journals Coating Waxes on Pepper Fruits cv. Caribbean and Quality on Different Storage Conditions

HortScience ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 826A-826
Author(s):  
Juan E. Manzano-Méndex ◽  
Judith Zambrano
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Storage Time ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Storage Conditions ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Fresh Fruit ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Fruit Samples

Pepper fruits (Capsicum annum L. c.v. Caribbean) were treated with two commercial was coatings, Primafresh and Prolong. Fruits were sprayed with Primafresh (original concentration) and Prolong at 0.5% and 1.5% (w/v) concentration. Fruit samples were taken for analysis each of 5 days during 20 days from storage rooms at 1, 5, 10, and 15C. Parameters TSS, titratable acidity, pH, fresh fruit weight loss, texture, and dry matter content were analyzed. TSS and dry matter decreased with the storage time. Titratable acidity increased until 10 days after storage and decreased when fruit were stored for a longer time. The lowest texture deformation was observed at 1 and 5C. Coating treatments reduced the rate of fresh fruit weight loss of peppers compared to uncoated ones.

scholarly journals Fruit Quality of Some Hot Peppers Cultivars from Vegetable Research Development Station Buzau

2021 ◽  
Vol 78 (2) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Ovidia Loredana AGAPIE ◽  
Costel VÎNĂTORU ◽  
Andreea STAN ◽  
Mihai FRÎNCU ◽  
Elena BARCANU-TUDOR ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Great Variability ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Total Soluble Solids ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hot Peppers

The aim of this study was to assess phenotypic diversity in terms of fruit quality traits and yield, and also to establish valuable genotypes for breeding purpose suitable for different direction of use. Ten cultivars of hot peppers bred at VRDS Buzau were collected and fruit quality (dry matter content, fruit firmness, the total soluble solids, titratable acidity and ascorbic acid content) was evaluated at different ripening stages. A very highly significant difference (p<0.01) was found for the studied quantitative parameters, showing a great variability among the studied accessions. During ripening, the dry matter content, the firmness, the TSS content and the titratable acidity increase for all studied cultivars and there were significant differences between them. A broad range of variation was noted in Vitamin C content in both stages of maturity. In the present research work, a great variability among the studied accessions was found. Fully ripe fruits were found considerably richer in the bioactive factor than unripe fruits. Our results have selected two important genotypes: A12A, an accession suitable for obtaining chili powder, due to the his low content in dry matter and total soluble solids and accession A135 suited for fresh consumption and for long shelf life because it has a high firmness.

scholarly journals Changes in quality characteristics of Golden Delicious apples under different storage conditions and correlations between them

2011 ◽  
Vol 30 (No. 3) ◽  
pp. 81-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Blažek ◽  
I. Hlušičková ◽  
A. Varga
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Acid Content ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Calcium Content ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Total Acid ◽  
Ph Values ◽  
Flesh Firmness

&nbsp;In this four-year study, fruits of Golden Delicious cv. randomly sampled from four different orchards on M 9 were kept at 1 or 2<sup>o</sup>C in air storage, and in the course of storing individually assessed for weight, skin colour, skin blush, skin waxiness, flesh firmness, vitamin C content, total acid content, pH value, total sugars, dry matter and calcium content. Changes in some of these fruit quality characteristics during storage are presented and compared with their course during storage both in the cellar and ULO. The maximum storage life of the fruits in the air storage was estimated at 150 days on average. From individual fruit data, correlations between all the observed characteristics at different stages of the storage period were calculated. Fruit weight was positively correlated with dry matter, vitamin C, sugar and acid content, but negatively correlated with flesh firmness and calcium content. Fruits with more skin blush were correlated with higher vitamin C. Flesh firmness was mostly correlated with dry matter content, but negatively correlated with calcium content and pH values. Vitamin C content was positively correlated with total acids, but negatively correlated with pH values, sugar:acid ratio and calcium content. Total acids were negatively correlated with pH values and sugar:acid ratio. At the end of the storage period, the total acid content was also correlated with dry matter content. Total sugars were closely correlated with dry matter content and negatively correlated with calcium content.&nbsp; Calcium content was very closely negatively correlated with dry matter content, and also negatively correlated with the sugar:acid ratio. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

scholarly journals Development of turbidity index as field method to detect mixing of heated milk with raw milk

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-127
Author(s):  
MRH Rakib ◽  
R Habib ◽  
MN Hassan ◽  
MF Imam ◽  
MN Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Milk Sample ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Raw Milk ◽  
Field Method ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Heated Milk ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
C 50

The research was undertaken to determine the amounts of precipitate formed in the milk plasma due to mixing of different levels of heated milk with raw milk, and to establish a turbidity index, which will be helpful as a field method in detecting the extent of addition of heated milk. The tests were conducted on five different treatments namely, Milk sample A (100% Heated milk), Milk sample B (75% Heated milk + 25% Raw milk), Milk sample C (50% Heated milk + 50% Raw milk), Milk sample D (25% Heated milk + 75% Raw milk) and Milk sample E (100% Raw milk). Samples were examined by chemical analysis including fat content, protein content, dry matter content, ash content, pH, acidity, turbidity test, and precipitation content of plasma. There was a highly significant difference (p<0.001) in case of fat, protein and precipitate contents of plasma as affected by extent of addition of heated milk. A statistically significant difference (p<0.05) was also found for ash content. On the other hand, no significant difference was found in case of dry matter content, pH and acidity of milk. A strong correlation (R2=0.819) was observed between the amount of precipitate and proportion of heated milk mixed with raw milk. A field method was devised on the basis of extent of turbidity, which was in fact amount of precipitate formed in the milk plasma as a function of extent of the addition of heated milk to raw milk.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v43i2.20708 Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2014. 43 (2): 123-127

scholarly journals Effect of different stages of maturity and postharvest treatments on quality and storability of pineapple

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 251-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
SI Kamol ◽  
J Howlader ◽  
GC Sutra Dhar ◽  
M Aklimuzzaman
Keyword(s):  
Dry Matter ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Content ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Total Sugar ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Edible Portion ◽  
Total Sugar Content ◽  
Total Titratable Acidity

A study was undertaken to evaluate the effects of different maturity stages and postharvest treatments on the storage behavior of Pineapple fruits. Two distinct maturity stages viz., premature (30 days before attaining optimum maturity) and optimum mature fruits were harvested and placed in the laboratory room. On the same day six postharvest treatments viz., control, preserved in unperforated polyethylene bag, tilt, 100 ppm NAA, 200 ppm NAA, and 300 ppm NAA were assigned to that fruits. The two-factor experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design with three replications. There was significant variation between two maturity stages and among different treatments in relation to fruit characteristics. At 18 days of storage, premature fruits contained the maximum shelf-life (19.33 days), total weight loss (16.00%), moisture content (92.66%), total titratable acidity (0.77%), ascorbic acid content (17.49 mg/100g fruit) while the minimum (14.5 days), (14.67%), (90.66%), (0.68%), (9.75 mg/100g fruit) in optimum mature fruits, respectively. On the other hand, optimum mature fruits had higher dry matter content (14.78%), edible portion (67.77%), TSS (16.03%), pulp to peel ratio (2.56), total sugar content (13.5%) while these were minimum (12.57%), (65.16%), (14.43%), (2.37), (10.56%) in pre mature fruits, respectively. The fruits treated with 100 ppm NAA treatment showed the highest shelf life (22.83 days), pulp to peel ratio (2.94), total titratable acidity (0.67%), ascorbic acid content (16.78 mg/100g fruit pulp) and the lowest was in total sugar content (10.96%). Fruits treated with unperforated polythene bag gave the maximum edible portion (71.72%), moisture content (88.3%), and the minimum were in weight loss (3.42%), dry matter content (11.7%), TSS (14.68%). On the other hand, fruits with 5% tilt treatment showed the minimum total titratable acidity (0.58%) and ascorbic acid content (12.28 mg/100 g fruit pulp). Fruits with control represented the highest weight loss (19.135%), dry matter content (13.7%), total sugar content (12.75%) and the lowest were in shelf life (12.66 days), edible portion (60.098%), pulp to peel ratio (1.93). Among the treated and untreated fruits, unperforated polyethylene bag and 100 ppm NAA treatment exhibited better storage performance.J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 12(2): 251-260, December 2014

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