scholarly journals Flowering of Sweet Cherries “Prunus avium” in Tunisia

Prunus ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thouraya Azizi-Gannouni ◽  
Youssef Ammari
Keyword(s):  
Prunus Avium ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
Mild Winter ◽  
Local Cultivar ◽  
Chilling Requirements ◽  
Differential Behavior ◽  
Sweet Cherries ◽  
Cold Requirement ◽  
Materials Used

In Tunisia, the development of cherry growing is limited by two major constraints, namely, the chilling requirements and the self-incompatibility of some cultivars. In order to contribute to the development of this high added-value culture, which is capable to play an important socioeconomic role in rural and semi-forestry places, this study has set the main objective, characterization, and selection of best-suited cultivars to mild winter based on the blooming period. The plant materials used for this study are composed of the introduced cultivars, which are “Napoleon,” “Van,” “Moreau,” “Sunburst,” and “Stella,” and unknown cultivars, which are “V1,” “V2,” “V3,” “V4,” and “V5,” and a local one “Bouargoub.” Differential behavior between cultivars was shown for phenological stages (budbreak, flowering, maturity, and leaf fall), and this behavior is dependent in some cases on the cold requirement [chilling requirements (CR)]. The local cultivar “Bouargoub” recorded the lowest “CR” with early flowering and maturity.

scholarly journals Variation of the Polyphenolic Composition and Antioxidant Capacity of Freshly Prepared Pomegranate Leaf Infusions over One-Day Storage

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1187
Author(s):  
Manyou Yu ◽  
Irene Gouvinhas ◽  
Ana Barros
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Gallic Acid ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
Polyphenolic Composition ◽  
Punica Granatum L ◽  
Intensive Search ◽  
By Products

In recent decades, an intensive search for natural and novel types of antioxidant polyphenolics has been carried out on numerous plant materials. However, the current literature has very little information on their storage stability in the form of freshly prepared infusions. This study aims to characterize the polyphenolic composition and the antioxidant capacity of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) leaf infusions over one-day storage (analyzed at 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 24 h). Spectrophotometric evaluation demonstrated that the infusion presented no significant changes in the content of total phenols (131.40–133.47 mg gallic acid g−1) and ortho-diphenols (239.91–244.25 mg gallic acid g−1). The infusion also maintained high stability (over 98% and 82%, respectively) for flavonoids (53.30–55.84 mg rutin g−1) and condensed tannins (102.15–124.20 mg epicatechin g−1), with stable (>90%) potent antioxidant capacity (1.5–2.2 mmol Trolox g−1) throughout 0–24 h storage. The main decrease was observed during 0–2 h storage of flavonoids, 8–24 h storage of tannins, and 0–4 h storage of antioxidant capacity. Chromatographic analysis further revealed that 7 decreased and 11 increased compounds were found within 0–24 h storage. The good stability of the total polyphenolics and antioxidant properties might be related to the complex conversion and activity compensation among these compounds. The findings suggest that pomegranate leaf infusion could be of great interest in the valorization of high added-value by-products and in the application of green and functional alternatives in the food-pharma and nutraceutical industries.

Immunostimulant activity of dry fruits and plant materials used in Indian traditional medical system for mothers after child birth and invalids

2000 ◽  
Vol 71 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 89-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anju Puri ◽  
R Sahai ◽  
Kiran L Singh ◽  
R.P Saxena ◽  
J.S Tandon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical System ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
Child Birth ◽  
Materials Used

scholarly journals Variability of Old Sweet Cherries Found in Slovak Regions and Their Preservation

2017 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 184-189
Author(s):  
Michaela Benková ◽  
Iveta Čičová ◽  
Daniela Benedikova ◽  
Lubomir Mendel ◽  
Miroslav Glasa
Keyword(s):  
Sweet Cherry ◽  
Prunus Avium ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Sweet Cherries ◽  
Prunus Mahaleb ◽  
Breeding Programmes ◽  
Prunus Avium L

Abstract The work is focused on the evaluation of variability of morphological and pomological characteristics of several old sweet cherries (Prunus avium L.) that were found in different Slovak regions. The experimental work has been performed during two years, 2014 and 2015. The following characteristics according to the descriptor list of subgenus Cerasus were evaluated - period of flowering and ripening, morphological characteristics of the flowers, fruit size, fruit weight, and quality parameters. The results showed high variability of evaluated accessions. From the 13 surveyed localities, the most valuable accessions were found in the locality Hornį Streda - places Čachtice, Krakovany, Nitra, and Brdárka. During the collecting expeditions, 170 accessions of sweet cherry, with fruit of the different quality were found. The most interesting accessions were grafted onto rootstocks with different intensity of growth (Prunus avium L., Prunus mahaleb L., and ‘Gisela5’). Some of the selected cherry accessions can be used for commercial growing after tests, while some of them can be used only for collection of genetic resources and as potential genitors in breeding programmes.

Incidence of rain splitting in sweet cherries treated with calcium or coating materials

1991 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 231-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Meheriuk ◽  
G. H. Neilsen ◽  
D.-L. McKenzie
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Prunus Avium ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Polymeric Coating ◽  
Soluble Solids Content ◽  
Coating Materials ◽  
Sweet Cherries ◽  
Solids Content ◽  
Prunus Avium L ◽  
Better Than

Calcium chloride (CaCl2) and Ca(OH)2 sprays reduced rain splitting in Van cherries (Prunus avium L.). Multiple applications were better than single sprays. Soluble solids content was increased in many instances by the treatments. Fruit shrivel was appreciable in cherries sprayed with Ca(OH)2 particularly in hot seasons. Single or multiple applications of Nutri-Save (a polymeric coating), Pro-Stick (a sticking agent) and Envy (an antitranspirant) did not affect rain splitting in Stella cherries. Key words: Prunus avium L., calcium sprays, fruit shrivel, cherry

Effect of gibberellic acid on fruit cracking and quality of Bing and Sam sweet cherries

2007 ◽  
Vol 87 (3) ◽  
pp. 545-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. A. Cline ◽  
M. Trought
Keyword(s):  
Gibberellic Acid ◽  
Prunus Avium ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Fruit Firmness ◽  
Fruit Colour ◽  
Fruit Cracking ◽  
Sweet Cherries ◽  
Colour Development

Rain-induced cracking of sweet cherries (Prunus avium L.) is a major problem in many cherry growing regions throughout the world. One method to reduce cracking is to grow cracking resistant cultivars; however, no completely effective control measures are currently available to eliminate this problem. Studies conducted in New Zealand to test the ameliorating properties of gibberellic acid sprays to reduce cracking were examined. The results revealed that repeated or singular foliar applications at 10 or 40 mg L-1 gibberellic acid (GA3), respectively, increased both fruit cracking, and fruit firmness, but delayed fruit colour development. Key words: Prunus avium, cherry splitting, cracking

scholarly journals Proliferasi Kalus dari Eksplan Hipokotil dan Kotiledon Tanaman Jarak Pagar (Jatropha curcas L.) pada Pemberian 2,4-D

2012 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zulkarnain Zulkarnain ◽  
Lizawati Lizawati
Keyword(s):  
Light Intensity ◽  
In Vitro Propagation ◽  
Callus Formation ◽  
Compact Structure ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
Cotyledon Explants ◽  
Light Yellow ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Embryogenic Callus Formation

The aim of this study was to develop an efficient method for the induction of embryogenic callus formation for in vitro propagation ofjatropha. Plant materials used were 30-days old in vitro seedlings, cut into hypocotyl and cotyledon (lower, middle and upper) sections.Medium used was MS composition supplemented with vitamins, 3% sucrose, 0.7% agar at pH 5.8 ± 1, and 2,4-D (0, 1, 2, 3, 4 dan5 mg l-1). Cultures were kept at temperature of 25 ± 1 0C with 50 μmol m-2 s-1 light intensity and 16-h photoperiod. The results indicated thatthe rate of callus formation depended on the source of explant, the application of 2,4-D, and the interaction of both. The fastest callusproliferation (2.33 days following initiation) was obtained on cotyledon explants cultured on medium without 2,4-D. The explant sourcesand 2,4-D concentrations also showed significant effect on the percentage of explant forming callus. The most callus formation (88.33%)was obtained on middle cotyledon cultured on 3 mg l-1 2,4-D, whereas the fewest (6.84%) was found on upper cotyledon cultured on mediumwithout 2,4-D. The colour of callus was dominated by white, light yellow, cream and brown with mostly compact structure, particularly onhypocotyl cultured on medium without 2,4-D. The texture of callus formed on hypocotyl treated with up to 4 mg l -1 2,4-D was dominatedby coarse appearance. In contrast, majority of callus proliferated on hypocotyl treated with 5 mg l -1 2,4-D or cotyledon treated with orwithout 2,4-D produced callus with smooth texture %.

Effects of acetic acid vapour on the microbial status of ‘Merchant’ and ‘Oktavia’ sweet cherries (Prunus avium L.)

Food Control ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 90 ◽  
pp. 422-428
Author(s):  
Karin Hassenberg ◽  
Felix Schuhmann ◽  
Christian Ulrichs ◽  
Werner B. Herppich ◽  
Susanne Huyskens-Keil
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Prunus Avium ◽  
Sweet Cherries ◽  
Prunus Avium L ◽  
Microbial Status
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