scholarly journals Harvest season, productivity and physicochemical quality of peach fruits grown in Dois Vizinhos, Paraná State, Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (6supl2) ◽  
pp. 3011-3022
Author(s):  
Gilmar Antonio Nava ◽  
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Eder Oneide Kurschner ◽  
Dalva Paulus ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Experimental Unit ◽  
Subtropical Climate ◽  
Crop Season ◽  
Physicochemical Quality ◽  
Fruit Growing ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Technological University

The objective of this study was to determine the harvest time, main components of yield and the physicochemical quality attributes of peach cultivars produced in a subtropical climate. The study was carried out in the Fruit Growing sector of the Federal Technological University of Paraná, Campus Dois Vizinhos, Paraná State, Brazil. The main components of yield and estimated productivity, background color of the epidermis, pulp firmness, soluble solids (SS), titratable acidity (TA) and the SS/TA ratio of 17 peach cultivars were determined for two crop cycles: 2016 and 2017. The experimental design was a randomized block with four replicates of one tree per experimental unit, in a 17 x 2 bifactorial scheme (cultivars x years). Fruits of the cultivars: Aurora-1, Bonão, Douradão, Leonense, Ouromel, Rubimel and Zilli matured early, whereas those of Eldorado and BR-1 were last to mature. The cultivars Bonão, Charme and Eldorado were the most productive. Eldorado produced the highest caliber of fruits and Bonão produced the highest number of fruits per tree. The cultivars BR-1 and Eldorado produced the sweetest fruits and Leonense, the most acidic. The 2016 crop season provided greater productivity, with fruits of greater caliber and firmness of pulp.

scholarly journals Phenology, production and quality of blueberry produced in humid subtropical climate

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
José Gilberto Sousa Medeiros ◽  
Luiz Antonio Biasi ◽  
Claudine Maria de Bona ◽  
Francine Lorena Cuquel
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Set ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Subtropical Climate ◽  
Blue Color ◽  
Productive Performance ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
Mass Size ◽  
Fruit Mass

Abstract Studies on adaptation to the cultivation site are necessary for the recommendation of new cultivars. The aim of this study was to evaluate the phenological development, productivity and fruit quality of eight blueberry cultivars from the rabbiteye group (Aliceblue, Bluebelle, Bluegem, Briteblue, Climax, Delite, Powderblue and Woodard) and two from the highbush group (Georgiagem and O’Neal) under humid subtropical conditions in the 2012/2013, 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 cycles. Beginning and end of flowering, beginning and end of harvesting, fruit set, production, mass, diameter, pH, content of soluble solids, titratable acidity, ratio and coloring were evaluated. The evaluated cultivars presented flowering in the period from July to September, concentrating harvest in the months of November and December. The highest fruit set was observed in Delite, Climax, Briteblue and Powderblue cultivars. There were differences among cultivars regarding fruit mass, size, pH, content of soluble solids and acidity. The results showed that the cultivars exhibited blue color with few variations over the evaluation years. Cultivars with the best productive performance under humid subtropical climate conditions are Bluegem, Delite, Climax and Powderblue.

scholarly journals Yield and quality of strawberry cultivars

2010 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Eduardo C Antunes ◽  
Nara Cristina Ristow ◽  
Ana Cristina R Krolow ◽  
Sílvia Carpenedo ◽  
Carlos Reisser Júnior
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Design ◽  
Rio Grande ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Experimental Unit ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Yield And Quality

The strawberry cultivation is an important economic activity in the Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil, however the number of offered cultivars to the growers is reduced. The yield and quality of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) cultivars Camarosa, Galexia, Earlibrite, Festival, Plarionfre and Sabrosa was evaluated under the climatic conditions of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul State. We determined the number, mass, total soluble solids (TSS ºBrix), total titratable acidity (TTA), antocianin level and fresh fruits produced in an experimental unit. We also determined the production of fruits per hectare and per plant. The statistical design used in the experiment was of completely randomized blocks with 6 treatments (cultivars) and 4 replicates where the experimental unit was composed of 8 plants. The harvest began in the first half of August, extending to the second half of December, totalling 20 weeks. Plarionfre, Earlibrite and Festival cultivars showed higher production from the first half of October until the end of the first half of November. Camarosa reached higher productivity, mass of plants and fruit weight. There were no differences between the evaluated cultivars in the levels of TSS, antocianin, ATT and pH during the period of evaluation.

scholarly journals Productivity and chemical quality of grapevines cultivated in agroecological system under subtropical climate

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Josiane Aparecida Mariani ◽  
Gilmar Antônio Nava
Keyword(s):  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Subtropical Climate ◽  
Fresh Biomass ◽  
Productive Potential ◽  
Chemical Attributes ◽  
Grape Juices ◽  
Niagara Rosada

Abstract The productive potential of grapevine cultivars recently released in the market, especially for preparation of 100% grape juices, must be proved on the different Brazilian soil and climatic conditions of production, focusing on the Southwest of Paraná. The objective of this study was to evaluate the main yield components and chemical attributes of the juice of the following grapevine cultivars: Bordô, BRS Carmem, BRS Lorena, BRS Magna, BRS Rubea, BRS Violeta, Concord, Concord Clone 30, Isabel, Isabel Precoce, Moscato Bailey, Moscato Embrapa, Niagara Branca, Niagara Rosada and Seibel 5455. Paulsen 1103 was the rootstock used. The study was conducted during two harvests, 2015/2016 and 2016/2017, in Dois Vizinhos, Paraná State, Brazil. Due to the crop, we determined the number of bunches per plant, fresh biomass of bunches (g) and the estimates of productivity (kg/plant and ton/ha). We extracted the juice of cultivars to evaluate soluble solids (SS) contents, pH and titratable acidity (TA), as well as the ratio. The cultivars BRS Violeta, Isabel Precoce and Seibel 5455 were the most productive. The cultivars BRS Rúbea, BRS Violeta, Isabel, Moscato Embrapa, Moscato Bailey, Niagara Branca and Niagara Rosada have desirable soluble solids contents, pH and titratable acidity for preparation of 100% grape juices of quality in Dois Vizinhos and microregion. The best year-harvest of cultivation was 2016/2017.

scholarly journals Physicochemical and enzimatic transformations of "eva" apples stored under modified atmosphere

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 375-381
Author(s):  
Ariela Betsy Thomas ◽  
Caroline Roberta Freitas Pires ◽  
Luiz Carlos de Oliveira Lima
Keyword(s):  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Experimental Unit ◽  
Modified Atmosphere ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
The City

The need for a permanent market supply of fresh fruit has generated great interest in postharvest techniques that can promote useful life and quality of the fruit. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of atmospheric modification using different polymeric films in maintaining postharvest quality and prolonging the shelf life of Eva (Mallus sp) apples. For this, fruits from the city of Barbacena - MG, selected and sanitized were packed in plastic trays and wrapped in the corresponding films. The films used were: polypropylene - 20 µm, low-density polyethylene - 14 µm and high-density polyethylene - 7 µm. Another group of fruits (control) was not submitted to a modified atmosphere. Subsequently, all the the packages were stored under refrigeration (0 ° C ± 0.5) for 210 days and the evaluations of the following variables were performed every 30 days of storage: hydrogen potential (pH), titratable acidity, soluble solids, weight loss, firmness, total pectin, soluble pectin, pectin methyl esterase and polygalacturonase. The work was conducted in a completely randomized design (4x8), with 4 treatments and 8 experimental times. Each treatment consisted of three replicates and each experimental unit consisted of six fruits. The results were submitted to variance analysis and means were compared by the Tukey test at 5% probability and regression analysis. The low density polyethylene (14 µm) packaging provided the best conservation of the Eva cultivar apple textural characteristics.

scholarly journals Quality of ‘Fuji Suprema’ apples influenced by long-term annual addition of phosphorus to the soil

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaqueline Muniz Gerber ◽  
Gilberto Nava ◽  
Paulo Roberto Ernani ◽  
Marlise Nara Ciotta ◽  
Cassandro Vidal Talamini do Amarante ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Color ◽  
Soil Surface ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Experimental Unit ◽  
Soil P ◽  
Growing Seasons ◽  
P Addition

ABSTRACT: Fertilization of apple orchards with phosphorus (P) has received less attention than with nitrogen and potassium. In Brazil, the information about apple response to soil P addition is meager. The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term effect of annual soil P addition on quality and mineral composition of apple fruits. The experiment started in 2010, in a commercial orchard located in the São Joaquim, Southern of Brazil. The orchard consisted of ´Fuji Suprema’, planted in high-density on a Haplumbrept soil. Treatments consisted of 0, 40, 80, 120 and 160kg ha-1 P2O5 applied annually starting in 2010 broadcast over the soil surface along the tree row. Evaluations were performed from 2012/2013 through 2014/2015 growing seasons. We harvested three samples from each experimental unit. One sample was cold stored in a controlled atmosphere chamber for six months; the others were immediately evaluated for firmness, total soluble solids, titratable acidity (TA), skin color, and the concentrations of N, P, K, Ca and Mg in the fruit flesh. Application of P to the soil affected only flesh firmness at harvest and TA after six months of storage in the 2012/2013 season, as well as firmness after six months of storage in the 2013/2014 season. In the 2014/2015 season, the addition of P reduced fruit color but only at harvest. Addition of P to the soil affected the levels of P in the fruit in the 2012/2013 season, as well as N and the N/Ca ratio of fruit in the 2014/2015 season. Overall, attributes related to fruit quality of cultivar Fuji Suprema were slightly affected by long-term annual addition of P to the soil.

scholarly journals The influences of rootstock and pruning seasons on productive and physicochemical traits of ‘Niagara Rosada’ grape

2019 ◽  
pp. 1211-1214
Author(s):  
Marco Antonio Tecchio ◽  
Marlon Jocimar Rodrigues da Silva ◽  
Camilo André Pereira Contreras Sánchez ◽  
Charles Yukihiro Watanabe ◽  
Mara Fernandes Moura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Fresh Mass ◽  
Subtropical Climate ◽  
Grape Must ◽  
Physicochemical Quality ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Soluble Solid ◽  
Niagara Rosada

The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of different rootstocks (‘IAC 766’, ‘IAC 572’, ‘IAC 313’, ‘IAC 571-6’ and ‘106-8 Mgt’) on the physicochemical quality of ‘Niagara Rosada’ grape under Brazilian subtropical climate. In this study, a vineyard trellising system supported three years old vines at a density of 6536 plants ha-1. Therefore, evaluations consisted of three pruning seasons: two winter pruning (August 2011 and September 2012) and a summer pruning (January 2012). A complete randomized block design was conducted, subdivided into plots, with five replicates, the plots represented by 5 rootstocks and subplots by pruning seasons. We evaluated bunch number per plant; bunch, berry and rachis fresh mass; berries number per bunch; soluble solid, pH and titratable acidity content in the grape must. Results showed that ‘Niagara Rosada’ grafted onto ‘IAC 572’, presented the highest bunch mass (227g), rachis fresh mass (7.5g) and berries number per bunch (66); while ‘IAC 313’ rootstock performed the lowest values. Moreover, ‘IAC 766’ and ‘106-8 Mgt’ rootstocks presented the highest soluble solid and titratable acidity content, due to these rootstock’s precocity. Furthermore, the highest ratio between soluble solid and titratable acidity was found in ‘Niagara Rosada’ grafted onto ‘IAC 313’ and ‘IAC 571-6’ rootstock.

scholarly journals Alternative products in the management of green mold in postharvest oranges

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. e9629109330
Author(s):  
Natália Moreira Mafra ◽  
Maria Eduarda Ferreira Naves ◽  
João Luiz Rodrigues Júnior ◽  
Dalilla Carvalho Rezende
Keyword(s):  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Physicochemical Quality ◽  
Green Mold ◽  
Alternative Product ◽  
Postharvest Treatment ◽  
Potassium Phosphite ◽  
Vitro Development

Green mold, caused by the fungus Penicillium digitatum, is the primary issue in the post-harvest phase of oranges that causes significant losses. Consequently, the objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of alternative products in the management of green mold in postharvest oranges. Four in vitro experiments were conducted. Three assessed the effects of different concentrations of each alternative product (potassium phosphite, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, and organomineral fertilizer) on the production of fresh mycelial weight of P. digitatum; and a fourth evaluated the effects of alternative products compared to that of the conventional product (benzimidazole fungicide). Subsequently, ‘Valencia’ oranges were subjected to the treatments, which consisted of distilled water (inoculated and non-inoculated control), potassium phosphite, A. nodosum extract, organomineral fertilizer, and benzimidazole fungicide. The fruits were inoculated with P. digitatum and evaluated daily for the incidence and severity of green mold over seven days. Furthermore, the effects of the treatments on the physicochemical quality of fruits were evaluated for the following attributes: skin and pulp color, firmness of the pulp, pH, titratable acidity (TA), soluble solids (SS), and the SS/TA ratio. Potassium phosphite and A. nodosum extract inhibited the in vitro development of P. digitatum. The alternative products reduced the incidence and severity of green mold on oranges without compromising the physicochemical quality of the fruit. Therefore, the evaluated products can be used in the postharvest treatment of oranges and are considered promising alternatives for the management of green mold.

scholarly journals Characterization of maturity and quality of Brazilian apirenic grapes in the São Francisco river Valley

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robson de Jesus Mascarenhas ◽  
Silvanda de Melo Silva ◽  
Maria Auxiliadora Coêlho de Lima ◽  
Rejane Maria Nunes Mendonça ◽  
Heinz Johann Holschuh
Keyword(s):  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Minimum Diameter ◽  
Red Grapes ◽  
Berry Size ◽  
Large Clusters ◽  
Small Clusters ◽  
Light Green

The objective of this study was to characterize and correlate maturity and quality of the first varieties of Brazilian seedless grapes 'BRS Clara', 'BRS Linda', 'BRS Morena', and 'Advanced Selection 8' compared with the American variety 'Crimson Seedless' in compliance with the Brazilian Normative/2002 and export standards Advanced Selection 8' is dark reddish, has large clusters, and is a very large ellipsoid berry; 'BRS Morena' is black with medium sized clusters and large berry shaped as ellipsoid to globoid; 'BRS Linda' is light green and has large sized clusters; 'Crimson' is pink and has small clusters with berries varying from medium to large sizes and ellipsoid shaped; and 'BRS Clara' is green yellowish has medium sized clusters and small berry of elongated ellipsoid shape. All varieties evaluated meet the standard for domestic market established as berry size minimum diameter 12 mm. 'BRS Clara' does not meet the export requirements of diameter. Berries of the red grapes 'BRS Morena' and 'Crimson Seedless' are firmer. The pH, titratable acidity, and soluble solids meet the official standards. Larger clusters are less acidic and present higher soluble solids/titratable acidity ratios implying that they are the sweetest type when ripe.

scholarly journals Fruit quality of ‘Eva’ e ‘Princesa’ apples grown under nitrogen fertigation in semiarid climate

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (10) ◽  
pp. 967-972 ◽  
Author(s):  
João M. de S. Miranda ◽  
Ítalo H. L. Cavalcante ◽  
Inez V. de M. Oliveira ◽  
Paulo R. C. Lopes ◽  
Joston S. de Assis
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Skin Color ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Economic Viability ◽  
Fruit Firmness ◽  
Fruit Characteristics ◽  
Apple Cultivars ◽  
Fruit Mass

ABSTRACTThe production of high quality fruits is a necessary factor for the adaptation and production of plant species with economic viability. Thus, an experiment was conducted from July 2012 to January 2013 to evaluate the fruit quality of the ‘Eva’ and ‘Princesa’ apple cultivars as a function of nitrogen fertilization in Petrolina, PE, Brazil. The experimental design consisted of randomized blocks, with treatments distributed in a factorial arrangement 2 x 4, corresponding to apple cultivars (Eva and Princesa) and nitrogen doses (40; 80; 120 and 160 kg of N ha-1), with four replications and three plants in each plot. The fruit characteristics, such as fruit mass, skin color (luminosity, chromaticity, and colour angle), size (width and length), pulp firmness, titratable acidity (TA), soluble solids (SS) and the SS/TA ratio, were recorded. Nitrogen doses do not affect fruit quality of studied apple cultivars. The fruit quality attributes are different between apple cultivars: fruit firmness, SS/TA ratio, fruit mass and fruit diameter are superior for Princesa cultivar, while the fruit length for Eva cultivar is superior.

scholarly journals The Effect of Salinity on Fruit Quality and Yield of Cherry Tomatoes

Horticulturae ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Carlos Agius ◽  
Sabine von Tucher ◽  
Wilfried Rozhon
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Chloride ◽  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Plant Pathogens ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Sodium Content ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
Cherry Tomatoes

Hydroponic cultivation of vegetables avoids problems with soil-borne plant pathogens and may allow higher yield. In arid climates and particularly on islands, high concentrations of sodium chloride can be present in the groundwater. For instance, in many sites of Malta, the groundwater contains more than 10 mM sodium chloride. Here we investigated the effects of sodium chloride at levels typically found in Malta on yield, physiology and fruit quality of tomato, the economically most important vegetable. We selected cherry tomatoes since their production is attractive due to their high marketing value. While the yield declined at higher salinity levels tested (17 and 34 mM), the quality increased significantly as indicated by higher total soluble solids and fructose and glucose levels. The type of substrate—coco peat, perlite or Rockwool—had only minor effects. Although the concentration of citric acid and malic acid remained unaffected, the pH dropped by approximately 0.1 unit and the titratable acidity increased slightly. This might be explained by a high uptake of chloride but a lower increase of the sodium content and a reduced potassium level in the fruits, shifting the equilibrium of the organic acids more to their protonated forms. Proline increased significantly, while the level of glutamic acid, which is crucial for the taste, remained unchanged. Our results show that cherry tomatoes can be cultivated in nutrient solutions prepared with salt-containing groundwater, as found in Malta. The yield declined to some extent but the quality of the produced fruits was higher compared to cultivation in salt-free media.

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