scholarly journals Effect of irrigation and potassium application in melon (Cucumis melo L.) production. II: Quality

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 79 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Ribas ◽  
M.J. Cabello ◽  
M.M. Moreno ◽  
A. Moreno ◽  
L. López-Bellido
Keyword(s):  
Sugar Content ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Statistical Design ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Levels ◽  
Skin Thickness ◽  
Water Restriction ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Cucumis Melo L

The influence of different watering regimes and of potassium applications on the quality of the melon cultivar «Pielde Sapo» was studied over a two-year period (1995 and 1996). The statistical design was a split-plot with four replications,where irrigation was the main factor and applied potassium was the secondary factor. Water levels were determinedaccording to the watering needs (NRc) calculated on the basis of crop evapotranspiration. Four irrigationtreatments were tested: 1.25 NRc; 1.00 NRc; 0.75 NRc and 0.50 NRc. Two potassium treatments were applied: K0 (0UF) and K1 (375 UF K2O in 1995 and 2 L ha–1 of a commercial product for spraying 20% of K2O in 1996). The potassiumdoses tested did not significantly influence any of the quality parameters studied except for flesh firmness inthe placenta area in 1995. Both in 1995 and 1996, the water deficit significantly reduced fruit size and flesh thickness.The severe water restriction caused a strict decrease in the percentage of fruits with recorded weight above 2.5kg. However, the weight percentage of the placenta plus the seeds in relation to the whole fruit, and the sugar content,both increased significantly in water deficient treatments. In 1995, skin thickness decreased with less irrigation whileflesh firmness increased. Following quality concerns, and in order to obtain large fruits with appropriate levels ofsugar, it is advisable to provide water amounts that meet the crop’s watering needs

scholarly journals PRODUCTIVITY AND QUALITY OF SUGAR CONTENT, TOTAL ACID, PH, AND GANDARIA FRUIT WATER LEVELS (BOUEA MACROPHYLLA GRIIFF) IN DIFFERENT GEOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS IN AMBON ISLAND (AN ANALYSIS OF MALUKU ENDEMIC PLANTS)

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-62
Author(s):  
Pamella Mercy Papilaya
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Total Sugar ◽  
Water Levels ◽  
Endemic Plants ◽  
Total Acid ◽  
Acid Ph ◽  
Acidity Level

Gandaria plant grows with tree habitus with a height of up to 27 m Spread of gandaria plants in Maluku, generally on Ambon Island and Saparua on Ambon Island, gandaria plants are spread from the coast to the hills. This study aims to determine the quality of sugar content, total acid, pH, water content and production of gandaria fruit (Bouea macrophylla Griff) in different geographical conditions on the island of Ambon using a purposive sampling method and laboratory analysis. The results showed that at an altitude of 0-400 asl with a production of 654 kg, 400-700 asl with a production of 681 kg and an altitude of 700-1100 asl producing 925 kg and the height of the place also affected the quality of gandaria with an average total sugar of 12.69%, content water 80.18%, acidity level 6.81% and pH 3. It was concluded that the higher the altitude of the place will affect the production and quality of gandaria fruit (Bouea macrophylla Griff).

INFLUENCES OF LATENT VIRUSES ON VIGOR, YIELD AND QUALITY OF BRITISH SOVEREIGN STRAWBERRIES

1962 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 602-610 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack A. Freeman ◽  
Frances C. Mellor
Keyword(s):  
Virus Infection ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Reduce Sugar Content ◽  
Total Acid ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Reduce Sugar ◽  
The Hill

Comparison of the effect of two strains of mottle virus, two strains of veinbanding virus, and latent-A virus, alone and in combination, on vigor, yield and quality of British Sovereign strawberry plants grown under two planting systems showed: 1. Vigor was reduced by infection by a single virus and still further reduced by two viruses; 2. Yield was reduced by virus infection, especially during the first fruiting year when plants were grown under the hill system; 3. Fruit size was reduced only by virus combinations; 4. Fruit quality was affected only by veinbanding, which increased the total acid content and tended to reduce sugar content.

scholarly journals Effects of Plant Age, Topography and Processing System On the Biochemical Traits and Quality of Tea

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 633-639
Author(s):  
Md Sakib Hossain ◽  
Rayhan Uddin ◽  
Pranti Barua ◽  
- Md Yasin ◽  
Mohammad Shameem Al Mamun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sugar Content ◽  
Processing System ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Tea Plant ◽  
Total Sugar ◽  
Plant Age ◽  
Carotenoid Content ◽  
Young Plant ◽  
Total Sugar Content

Laboratory experiment was conducted to study the biochemical and quality parameters of tea i.e. Polyphenol, Theaflavin (TF), Thearubigin (TR), Caffeine, Lipid, Total ash, Chlorophyll, Moisture content etc. under different variables designed for age, topography, and processing system imposed on an established tea orchard. Results revealed that plant age and topography do not have any significant effect on most of the studied parameters. In case of plant age, tannin is found to be significantly higher in mature tea plant (39.35 ppm) whereas young plant showed significantly lower total sugar content (28.98 ppm). In case of land elevation, significantly higher tannin (37.41 ppm) and lower carotenoid content (0.74 mg/g) were evident in plants from kunchi topography where flat topography showed significantly higher total sugar (26.62 ppm) in leaves. The handmade tea flavoured with significantly higher amount of polyphenol (58.57 ppm) and caffein (43.30 ppm) but industry made tea showed significantly higher amount of tannin (37.65 ppm), total sugar (15.25 ppm) and TF:TR (1:10). Bangladesh J. Bot. 50(3): 633-639, 2021 (September)

scholarly journals Ripening Stage Affects the Quality of Fresh and Dehydrated Pineapples (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.) cv. Mauritius in Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
B.A.M.S. Kumara ◽  
Kasun D.T. Hettige
Keyword(s):  
Sensory Evaluation ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Ananas Comosus ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Ripening Stage ◽  
Dark Green ◽  
Green Stage

Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.) being a non climacteric fruit, its flavor and sugar content does not increase after harvesting. Thus, the maturity stage at harvesting affects the quality of pineapples after harvesting. This study was conducted to compare the quality parameters at four different ripening stages of pineapple (cultivar Mauritius-Queen type) and their effect on sensory properties after dehydration. Pineapples were harvested at dark green, 50% yellow, 75% yellow and 100% yellow color stages. Total Soluble Solid (TSS) content, Titratable Acidity (TA), TSS/TA ratio, pH, Fruit firmness, L*,a*,b* and hue angle were quantified in fresh samples and the appearance, texture, taste, odor, color and overall acceptability were evaluated in dehydrated samples at each ripening stage. The ripening stage had a significant (P<0.05) effect on selected quality parameters of fresh pineapples. Highest TSS content of 17.75±0.67 was observed in 100% yellow stage whereas the lowest was observed in dark green stage (15.75±0.48). In contrast, the highest firmness was observed in dark green stage (27.47±6.4 N) while the lowest was in 100% yellow stage (12.01±1.17 N). Lowest pH and highest TA were observed in dark green stage while the highest pH and lowest TA were observed in 100% yellow stage with values of 3.49±0.06, 0.82±0.02, 3.74±0.01 and 0.78±0.02, respectively. Sensory evaluation revealed that 75% yellow stage is the optimum ripening stage for dehydration of pineapple (cultivar Mauritius-Queen type) with significantly greater sensory evaluation ranks compared to other stages.

scholarly journals Study Of Spatial Effect Distribution Of Groundwater Quality On Rob Disaster In Semarang City

2018 ◽  
Vol 73 ◽  
pp. 03027 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dwi Nur Yuliyani ◽  
Thomas Triadi Putranto ◽  
Nur Indah
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Field Measurements ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Levels ◽  
North Coast ◽  
Well Water ◽  
The North

Semarang City is one of the cities located in the north coast of Java, has characteristics of hilly areas and lowland areas, Semarang City is one of the coastal areas and has a high Rob potential. Subdistricts in Semarang City that are inundated by rob disasters are North Semarang Subdistrict, Ngalian, Tugu, Genuk and Pedurungan. The purpose of this research is 1) mapping of inundation in Semarang City using Geographic Information System (GIS). 2). Knowing the quality of ground water (wells) for public consumption around the coastal area of Semarang City that has been exposed to rob water. 3) Find out how many rob water levels have contaminated the Well. Widespread Distribution Population of Rob in Semarang City. Side technique in this research is Purposive Random sampling. The result of this research is the quality of well water obtained from direct measurement of field. Measurements are made using the Water Quality Checker tool. The measurement parameters include pH, DHL, TDS and Nitrate. The required data is the coastal administration map of Semarang city, and the well water quality parameters of KEPMENKES. Selection and sampling of well water by using stratified random sampling technique. The analysis includes a well water quality test in the rob area. Data collection techniques used questionnaire, observation, and documentation techniques. The measurement parameters include pH, DHL, TDS, and Nitrate. It can be seen that the worst affected District is Genuk District and the District which is still good quality is Pedurungan District.

Ammonium thiosulfate and 6-benzyladenine improve the crop load and fruit quality of 'Delicious' apples

2007 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 635 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Bound ◽  
S. J. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Fruit Firmness ◽  
Single Application ◽  
Crop Load ◽  
Ammonium Thiosulfate

Four trials were conducted over 3 years to assess the effect of ammonium thiosulfate (ATS) as a blossom thinner of ‘Delicious’ apple trees. In addition to determining the optimal concentration of ATS and the effectiveness of multiple applications, the effect on fruit quality was assessed. A program using ATS at bloom and 6-benzyladenine (BA) applied postbloom was examined. Multiple applications of ATS reduced crop load more than a single application. A concentration of 1.0% (v/v, 5800 mg/L) applied twice during the flowering period is recommended, with the first application at 20% bloom and the second at 80% bloom. Fruit firmness and sugar content were increased by ATS, and a positive relationship between fruit weight and sugar content and between fruit weight and firmness was demonstrated. ATS can also be effectively combined in a program with BA with the added benefits of increases in fruit size, firmness and sugar content; however, caution is advised to prevent over-thinning.

scholarly journals Influence of Ripening on Polyphenolic Content, Degradative, and Browning Enzymes in Cantaloupe Varieties (C. Melo, L.)

Horticulturae ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 421
Author(s):  
Filomena Monica Vella ◽  
Roberto Calandrelli ◽  
Bruna Laratta
Keyword(s):  
Cell Wall ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Lytic Enzyme ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Fresh Products ◽  
Cucumis Melo L

The biochemical changes that occur during the growth and ripening of fruit and vegetable tissues, especially for color and firmness, are the most important factors affecting the quality of fresh products. Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo, L.) is one of the main economically important fruits in the world and its quality parameters, e.g., sweetness, nutritional factors, and texture, influence consumer preferences. Hence, these two features, appearance and texture changes, were investigated in three different genotypes of netted melon, all characterized by an extended shelf life but with different ripening phases. In particular, in all melon cultivars, the cell wall-modifying enzymatic activities and indicators of softening as well as total polyphenols, ortho-diphenols, flavonoids, and tannins, and antioxidant activity were studied. One variety with excellent shelf-life displayed the best nutritional and healthy qualities, in the early stages of ripening, and the lowest degree of browning. The lytic enzyme activities were reduced in the initial stages and after they increased gradually until the overripe stage, with the same trend for all varieties under investigation. The antioxidant activities declined with increasing time of ripeness in all genotypes. The outcomes confirm that the activities of both classes examined, antioxidant and cell wall-modifying enzymes, may vary significantly during ripeness depending on the genotype, suggesting the involvement in determining the postharvest behavior of these fruits.

scholarly journals Влияние сортовых особенностей винограда на качество и состав летучих веществ молодых коньячных дистиллятов

2019 ◽  
pp. 168-173
Author(s):  
Olga Chursina ◽  
Ludmila Legasheva ◽  
Victor Zagorouiko ◽  
Lyudmila Solovyova ◽  
Alexander Solovyov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Higher Alcohols ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Grapevine Cultivar ◽  
Grape Quality ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Volatile Impurities

В статье представлены результаты исследования состава летучих веществ виноматериалов для производства коньяков и молодых коньячных дистиллятов, выработанных из интродуцированных сортов винограда, сортов селекции Института «Магарач» и аборигенного сорта Крыма. Выявлены основные критерии оценки качества винограда для коньячного производства и установлена их тесная связь с содержанием летучих примесей в коньячных виноматериалах и молодых дистиллятах. Установлено, что наиболее значимыми из исследуемых показателей качества винограда являются массовая концентрация сахаров, титруемых кислот, фенольных соединений сусла, технологический запас фенольных веществ в винограде, величина рН сусла и монофенолмонооксигеназная активность. Выведены уравнения регрессии, устанавливающие зависимость содержания летучих примесей виноматериалов и молодых коньячных дистиллятов от показателей качества винограда. Проведена оценка влияния сорта винограда на качество коньячных виноматериалов и дистиллятов. Показано, что образцы, полученные из интродуцированных сортов винограда, характеризуется высокими значениями соотношения средних эфиров и высших спиртов, что свидетельствует о высоком их качестве. Особенностью состава коньячных виноматериалов и дистиллятов из селекционных сортов является высокая доля высших спиртов и сравнительно низкая - средних эфиров. Повышению критерия способствует переработка винограда при сахаристости не ниже 160 г/дм.The article presents study findings on the volatile composition of wine materials for the production of brandies and young brandy distillates produced from introduced grapevine cultivars, cultivars of the Institute Magarach breeding and native Crimean varieties. The main quality assessment criteria to determine suitability of grapes for brandy production have been identified. Their close relationship was established with the volatile impurities content in brandy wine materials and young distillates. Mass concentration of sugars, titrated acids, must phenolic compounds, technological reserve of phenolic compounds in grapes, must pH, and monophenolmonooxygenase activity were determined to be the most significant of the studied quality parameters of grapes. The regression equations were derived to determine the correlation between the volatile impurities content of the base wines and young brandy distillates and grape quality indicators. The effect of grapevine cultivar on the quality of wine and brandy distillates was assessed. It was demonstrated that samples obtained from introduced grapevine cultivars were characterized by high values of the medium esters and higher alcohols ratio indicating their high quality. A high proportion of higher alcohols and a relatively low proportion of medium esters is a notable feature of the composition of brandy base wines and distillates made of selection cultivars. Processing of grapes when sugar content is at least 160 g/dm helps to improve the criterion.

scholarly journals QUALIDADE FÍSICA DO MELÃO FERTIRRIGADO COM DIFERENTES DOSAGENS DE POTÁSSIO E LÂMINAS DE IRRIGAÇÃO, EM GOTEJAMENTOS SUPERFICIAL E SUBSUPERFICIAL1

Irriga ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos Vinícius Folegatti ◽  
Manuel Antonio N. Vasquez ◽  
Nildo Da Silva Dias ◽  
Valdemicio F. de Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Cucumis Melo ◽  
Skin Thickness ◽  
Irrigation Level ◽  
Physical Quality ◽  
Flesh Firmness ◽  
Linear Decrease ◽  
Subsurface Drip ◽  
Cucumis Melo L ◽  
Irrigation Levels

QUALIDADE FÍSICA DO MELÃO FERTIRRIGADO COM DIFERENTES DOSAGENS DE POTÁSSIO E LÂMINAS DE IRRIGAÇÃO, EM GOTEJAMENTOS SUPERFICIAL E SUBSUPERFICIAL1   Marcos Vinícius Folegatti1; Manuel Antonio N. Vásquez1; Nildo da Silva Dias1; Valdemício F. de Sousa21Departamento de Engenharia Rural, Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz, Universidade de São Paulo, Piracicaba, SP, :[email protected] Meio Norte,, Teresina, PI.   1 RESUMO  Com o objeto de avaliar a qualidade física do melão, fertirrigado mediante gotejamentos superficial e subsuperficial, com diferentes lâminas de irrigação e dosagens de potássio, conduziu-se um estudo em ambiente protegido na área experimental do Departamento de Engenharia Rural da ESALQ/USP, localizada no município de Piracicaba, SP. Os tratamentos foram compostos mediante a combinação de três fatores: profundidade de instalação das linhas de porta-gotejadores (0 e 0,2 m da superfície do solo), três lâminas de irrigação (1, 1/3 e 2/3 da evaporação diária do mini tanque evaporimétrico) e quatro dosagens de potássio (0, 6, 9 e 12 g de K2O por planta). O delineamento estatístico adotado foi o de blocos casualizados completos com 3 repetições, arranjados em esquema fatorial 2 x 3 x 4. Os resultados mostraram que a firmeza da polpa foi menor para as dosagens de potássio de 0 e 9 g de K2O por planta, diminuindo com o incremento da lâmina de irrigação em linhas de porta-gotejadores subsuperficiais. Houve efeito linear decrescente da espessura da casca para maiores lâminas de irrigação e maiores dosagens de potássio aplicada em gotejamento subsuperficial, enquanto que, em gotejamento superficial, o efeito sobre a espessura da polpa foi linear crescente para maiores lâminas de irrigação e linear decrescente para aumentos da dose de potássio.  UNITERMOS: manejo da fertirrigação, portagotejadores, Cucumis melo L.   FOLEGATTI, M. V.; VÁSQUEZ, M. A. N.; DIAS, N. da S.; SOUSA, V. F. de PHYSICAL QUALITY OF MELON UNDER FERTIGATION WITH DIFFERENT POTASSIUM DOSAGES AND IRRIGATION LEVELS USING SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION  2 ABSTRACT  A study under greenhouse conditions was carried out at the experimental field of Department of Rural Engineering of the  Escola Superior de Agricultura “Luiz de Queiroz”- USP, Piracicaba, SP to evaluate the physical quality of melon, fertirrigated by surface or subsurface drip emitters, with different irrigation levels and different potassium dosages,  The treatments were a combination of three factors: two depths for dripper installation (0 and 0.2 m), three irrigation levels (1, 2/3, 1/3 daily evaporation, measured by a modified pan) and four potassium dosages (0; 6; 9 e 12 g of K2O for each plant). The statistical test was done in randomized blocks, with three repetitions, arranged in factorial design: 2 x 3 x 4. Results showed that flesh firmness was smaller for dosages of 0 and 9 g K2O plant-1. Flesh firmness also decreased when there was an increase in the irrigation level of the subsurface dripper installation. There was a linear decrease effect for skin thickness caused by greater irrigation levels and greater potassium dosages, using subsurface drippers. In surface drip fertirrigation, a linear increase effect for flesh thickness caused by greater irrigation levels was observed, while a linear decrease occurred because of potassium dosage increase.  KEYWORDS: fertigation management, dripper, Cucumis melo L. 

scholarly journals Properties of Some Commercial Honeys Available in Mexican Market: Effect of Overheating on Quality of the Packaged Honey

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.M. Mondragón-Cortez ◽  
G.M. Guatemala-Morales ◽  
E. Arriola-Guevara
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Parameters ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Thermal Treatments ◽  
Packaging Process ◽  
Market Effect ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
International Regulations ◽  
Original Product

Background: Honey is a natural product, but it can be adulterated or heat-treated, both of which damage the properties of the original product. This research was focused on the evaluation of quality parameters of some commercial honeys produced in México.  Methods: Fifteen samples of commercial honeys available in Mexican market were collected. Some physicochemical parameters were determined, including pH, moisture, water activity, electric conductivity, color, sugar content (fructose and glucose), and hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) contents. Results: The results showed that the physicochemical parameters were found within acceptable ranges according to international regulations, with exception of the HMF content in 8 out of 15 honey samples which presented an unacceptable value (>40 mg/kg). The HMF content of the samples ranged from 14.56 to 224.08 mg/kg. Also, all samples of commercial honeys were classified as dark honey according to the L* values determined less than 50 with range from 14.35 to 35.45. Conclusion: Some commercial honeys from Guadalajara, Mexico had HMF levels above the acceptable limit because of overheating during the packaging process. All evaluated commercial honeys were classified as dark according to the L* values which could be due to formation of browning pigments, in particular HMF, during the overheating. The producers of packaged honey should be encouraged to establish more moderate thermal treatments in order to avoid adverse changes, which affect the quality of the product.

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