SORBITOL AND OTHER CARBOHYDRATE VARIATION DURING GROWTH AND COLD STORAGE OF McINTOSH APPLE FRUITS

1972 ◽  
Vol 52 (5) ◽  
pp. 743-750 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. W. CHAN ◽  
CALVIN CHONG ◽  
C. D. TAPER

Fruits of McIntosh apple, Malus pumila Mill., were analyzed at 10-day intervals for sorbitol, sucrose, glucose, fructose, raffinose, and starch throughout development on the tree, both day (10 a.m.) and night (10 p.m.), and while in storage. The highest concentrations (mg/g fresh weight) of sorbitol occurred during early fruit growth with values of 4.36 and 5.38 mg/g on June 6 and 16, respectively, followed by a decreasing trend in concentration through until July 6 (1.85 mg/g) and persistently low levels, varying between 1.23 and 2.85 mg/g throughout the remainder of the season. The fructose content was relatively low during early fruit growth with values of 7.24 and 6.71 mg/g on June 6 and 16, respectively, after which it rose substantially and increased progressively to 49.60 mg/g at the end of the season. The concentrations of glucose (0.72–4.02 mg/g), sucrose (0.27–1.87 mg/g), and raffinose (0–0.77 mg/g) were relatively low throughout the growing season as were generally those of raffinose during storage. Starch increased to maximum concentrations (5.83–8.80 mg/g) during the summer months, decreased towards the end of the season, and disappeared early in storage. Day/night analyses of fruits throughout the season yielded distinct patterns in the day/night ratio of sorbitol that were concurrent with the periods of major shifts in sorbitol and fructose levels during fruit development. During the storage period, the general trend in the concentrations of sorbitol and sucrose showed increases of 1.63–4.44 and 0.67–7.22 mg/g, respectively. The concentrations of fructose (19.59–82.50 mg/g) and glucose (6.36–72.38 mg/g) were relatively high but markedly variable throughout the storage period. Fructose was present generally in greater quantities than glucose.

2000 ◽  
Vol 18 (No. 4) ◽  
pp. 153-158
Author(s):  
J. Lachman ◽  
M. Orsák ◽  
V. Pivec

In this review article it is given an information about the composition of flavonoid complex of apples (Malus pumila Mill.). It is discussed the influence of extrinsic and intrinsic factors on polyphenolic antioxidant content (varietal differences, influence of locality, year, maturity, pre-harvest treatment, storage, technological ways of processing) and the relation between the polyphenol content and the resistance of apple varieties. During storage there is an apparent decrease of both ascorbic acid and polyphenols. Contents of anthocyanins and chalcones are in positive correlation with resistance of apple trees to low and variable temperatures. During maturation of apple fruits synthesis and accumulation of polyphenols, esp. anthocyanins, and ascorbic acid was determined. Meanwhile polyphenols are substrates of polyphenol oxidases in the process of enzymic browning, ascorbic acid is a natural inhibitor of this browning deterioration. Process of enzymic browning of apple fruits and juices could be inhibited with ascorbic and citric acid addition to apple products. Polyphenol content could be influenced by pre-harvest and technological procedures.


2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhenhua Yin ◽  
Yong Zhang ◽  
Juanjuan Zhang ◽  
Jinmei Wang ◽  
Wenyi Kang

1994 ◽  
Vol 72 (7) ◽  
pp. 940-945 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Lennihan ◽  
D. M. Chapin ◽  
L. G. Dickson

Nostoc commune, a colonial cyanobacterium, has been suggested as an important contributor of nitrogen to terrestrial ecosystems in the Canadian High Arctic, yet little is known about the ecophysiology of this organism in arctic environments. This study focused on the physiological performance of macroscopic colonies of N. commune found on Devon Island, N.W.T. The objectives were to examine the influence of temperature, colony morphology, and seasonal phenology on nitrogen fixation rates and the effects of light and temperature on photosynthesis. Maximum rates of acetylene reduction in N. commune (2119 nmol C2H4∙g−1∙h−1) were higher than those previously recorded for arctic N. commune but lower than values reported for temperate poulations. Depending on the time of the growing season, the temperature optimum for acetylene reduction varied from 15 °C to greater than 20 °C. Photosynthetic temperature optima did not occur below 20–25 °C (the highest temperatures measured). Light saturation of photosynthesis was reached at low levels of irradiance (100–150 μmol∙m−2∙s−1 PPFD). Acetylene reduction rates varied strongly with colony morphology. Thin, fragile, flattened colonies had higher rates than thicker, more resilient, flattened colonies or spherical colonies. Cold post-thaw temperatures appeared to delay the recovery of maximum nitrogen fixation rates for 2–3 weeks following the onset of the growing season. Compared with two other species of cyanobacteria present on Truelove Lowland (Gloeocapsa alpina and Gleotrichia sp.), N. commune had higher rates of nitrogen fixation. Key words: Nostoc commune, cyanobacteria, High Arctic, nitrogen fixation, photosynthesis.


2020 ◽  
pp. 581-589
Author(s):  
Rainer W. Bussmann ◽  
Ketevan Batsatsashvili ◽  
Zaal Kikvidze ◽  
Narel Y. Paniagua-Zambrana ◽  
Manana Khutsishvili ◽  
...  

2015 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-372
Author(s):  
Irene Câmara Camacho ◽  
Rita Câmara ◽  
Roberto Camacho

<p>The pollinic spectrum of the Madeira region is dominated by grass pollen, which also represents an important aeroallergen in Europe. The present work aims to analyze the main features of the Poaceae pollen season in the Madeira region to determine the allergic risk. The study took place in Funchal city, the capital of Madeira Island, over a period of 10 years (2003–2012). The airborne pollen monitoring was carried out with a Hirst type volumetric trap, following well-established guidelines.</p><p>In the atmosphere of Funchal, the mean annual Poaceae pollen index was 229. The mean Poaceae pollen season lasts 275 days, with an onset date in January/March and an end date in November/December. Poaceae counts showed a seasonal variation with 2 distinct peaks: a higher peak between March and June, and the second one in autumn. The peak values occurred mainly between April and June, and the highest peak was 93 grains/m<sup>3</sup>, detected on the 27th May of 2010. The Poaceae pollen remaining at low levels during the whole growing season, presenting a nil to low allergenic risk during most of the study period. Higher critical levels of allergens have been revealed after 2006. In general, the pollen risk from Poaceae lasted only a few days per year, despite the very long pollen season and the abundance of grasses in the landscape of Madeira Island.</p>


2010 ◽  
pp. n/a-n/a ◽  
Author(s):  
Bai-Ye Sun ◽  
Shi-Hong Kan ◽  
Yan-Zong Zhang ◽  
Jun Wu ◽  
Shi-Huai Deng ◽  
...  

1975 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 743-747 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. W. PORRITT ◽  
P. D. LIDSTER ◽  
M. MEHERIUK

The incidence of internal breakdown in Spartan apples (Malus pumila Mill.) was significantly reduced by a 3-day holding period at 20 C or 2 wk in hypobaric storage at 0 C prior to 0 C storage. Dipping fruit in solutions of calcium chloride or gibberellic acid prior to storage also reduced the disorder. High relative humidity in the storage atmosphere was associated with soft fruit, low soluble solids, low ethylene production and increased incidence of breakdown.


Author(s):  
Г.А. КУПИН ◽  
Т.В. ПЕРШАКОВА ◽  
А.В. СВЕРДЛИЧЕНКО ◽  
С.М. ГОРЛОВ

Проблема обеспечения высокого качества продукции для оптимизации затрат на ее производство и хранение актуальна для производителей и переработчиков плодовых культур. Исследовано влияние обработки плодов яблок препаратами на основе 1-метилциклопропена на изменение органолептических и биохимических показателей продукции при хранении. Объектом исследования были яблоки сорта Айдаред, выращенные на территории Краснодарского края, урожая 2020 года. При подготовке к исследованию часть яблоневых насаждений в период созревания плодов обрабатывали препаратом «Румянец» на основе 1-метилциклопропена в течение 28 дней с интервалом между обработками в 7 дней. После съема часть плодов с обработанных и необработанных деревьев перед закладкой на хранение была однократно обработана 1-метилциклопропеном с концентрацией активного вещества 1,4%. Для закладки на хранение были составлены 4 образца: образец 1 – необработанные плоды яблок (контроль); 2 – яблоки, обработанные препаратом «Румянец» в период созревания; 3 – яблоки, обработанные 1-метилциклопропеном перед закладкой на хранение; 4 – яблоки, обработанные препаратом «Румянец» в период созревания и 1-метилциклопропеном при закладке на хранение. Образцы яблок хранили при температуре (2 ± 1)°С и относительной влажности воздуха 85% в течение 30 сут. Установлено, что наивысшую оценку по значимым органолептическим показателям – площадь окрашенной поверхности, основная и покровная окраска кожицы, вкус и запах получил образец яблок 2. Его биохимические показатели на момент окончания срока хранения были выше по сравнению с аналогичными показателями контрольного образца. Содержание витамина С в плодах на момент окончания хранения снизилось: в контрольном образце на 7,3%, в образце яблок, обработанных в период созревания препаратом на основе 1-метилциклопропена, – на 3,6%. Дополнительная обработка яблок препаратом 1-метилциклопропена при закладке на хранение способствовала снижению органолептических показателей качества яблок (образцы 3 и 4). The problem of ensuring high quality products to optimize the cost of its production and storage is relevant for producers and processors of fruit crops. The effect of processing apple fruits with preparations based on 1-methylcyclopropene on the changes in the organoleptic and biochemical parameters of the products during storage was studied. The object of the study was apples of the Aydared variety grown on the territory of the Krasnodar region, the harvest of 2020. In preparation for the study, a part of apple plantations during the fruit ripening period was treated with the preparation «Rumyanets» based on 1-methylcyclopropene for 28 days with an interval between treatments of 7 days. After fruit picking, part of the fruits from the treated and untreated trees were treated once with 1-methylcyclopropene with a concentration of the active substance of 1.4% before being stored. 4 samples were prepared for storage: sample 1 – unprocessed apple fruits (control); 2 – apples treated with the preparation «Rumyants» during the ripening period; 3 – apples treated with 1-methylcyclopropene before storage; 4 – apples treated with the preparation «Rumyants» during the ripening period and 1-methylcyclopropene before storage. Apple samples were stored at a temperature of (2 ± 1)°C and relative humidity of 85% for 30 days. It was found that the highest score for significant organoleptic parameters – the area of the painted surface, the main and cover color of the skin, taste and smell had the sample of apples 2. Its biochemical parameters at the end of the storage period were higher than those of the control sample. The content of vitamin C in fruits at the end of storage decreased: in the control sample by 7,3%, in the sample of apples treated during maturation with a preparation based on 1-methylcyclopropene – by 3,6%. Additional treatment of apples with 1-methylcyclopropene preparation before storage contributed to a decrease in the organoleptic quality indicators of apples (samples 3 and 4).


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