Fruit set and quality of loquats (Eriobotrya japonica) as effected by pollinations under sub-humid Mediterranean

Freihat, Nawaf M.; Al-Ghzawi, Abd Al-Majeed; Zaitoun, Shahera; Alqudah, Ahmad M.

doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2008.03.012

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“…The fruit typically has many seeds, like pome fruits, although seedless triploids are now being produced . Although different from stone fruits, the seeds are relatively large and usually account for about 20–30% of the total fruit weight, with individual fruits containing three to five seeds on average . Medicinal value of loquat fruit is found in traditional Chinese medicine .…”

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Postharvest physiology and technology of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) fruit

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Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) is a subtropical evergreen tree whose fruit is consumed both fresh and processed. Loquat fruit is a good source of minerals and carotenoids, while the kernel is rich in protein and carbohydrates. It has been considered a non-climacteric fruit, but there is evidence that some cultivars have a ripening pattern similar to that of climacteric fruits. The fruit has a short postharvest life at ambient temperatures and is susceptible to physical and mechanical damage, loss of moisture and nutrients, and decay. Low-temperature storage extends the shelf life of loquat fruit, but some cultivars are severely affected by chilling injury and flesh browning during cold storage. Purple spot, browning and leatheriness are major postharvest disorders. The shelf life of loquat can be extended by modified or controlled atmosphere storage as well as by postharvest treatment with 1-methyl cyclopropene or methyl jasmonate.

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Postharvest physiology and technology of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) fruit

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“…In Japan, loquat seeds are used in production of alcoholic drinks. They believe that this type of drink is good for the health [6][7][8][9]. However, there is not enough information about the other employment fields of loquat seeds in the world.…”

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L‐lactic acid production by Rhizopus oryzae MBG‐10 using starch‐rich waste loquat kernels as substrate

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The objective of this work was to perform production of L-lactic acid from starch-rich waste loquat kernels by newly isolated Rhizopus oryzae MBG-10 fungus. Loquat kernel flour (LKF) was used as substrate (mainly as carbon source). The most favorable conditions for L-lactic acid production were LKF concentration of 80 g/L, CaCO 3 concentration of 20 g/L, ammonium sulfate concentration of 3 g/L and incubation time of 108 h. Under these conditions, L-lactic acid and biomass concentrations were 45.4 and 8.2 g/L, respectively, and a-amylase activity was 81.6 U/mL. No significant pH changes were observed in the medium thanks to the buffering capacity of LKF. L-lactic acid could be produced in a single-stage from starch-rich LKF without prior saccharification by the fungus with high amylolytic enzyme activity. This is the first report on use of waste loquat kernels as a lactic acid production substrate.

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“…1995). In terms of weight, the seeds comprise about 20–30% of the weight of the whole fruit (Freihat et al . 2008).…”

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“…This subtropical fruit is eaten fresh or made into preserves, jams, jellies, juices and nectar after the removal of the seeds (Ibarz et al 1995). In terms of weight, the seeds comprise about 20-30% of the weight of the whole fruit (Freihat et al 2008). In traditional Japanese lore, loquat seed is called "good for the health."…”

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Biomass and Exopolysaccharide Production by Morchella Esculenta in Submerged Culture Using the Extract From Waste Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica L.) Kernels

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Erdal

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2011

Journal of Food Processing and Preservation

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Detoxified loquat kernel extract (DLKE) and neutralized loquat kernel extract (LKE) prepared from waste loquat kernels were used as main carbon sources in the submerged and solid cultures of Morchella esculenta. LKE and DLKE were found to be good substrates as they resulted in mycelial biomass and exopolysaccharide (EPS) concentrations near to those obtained with malt extract (ME). In the production media prepared with ME, DLKE and LKE, the maximum biomass concentrations were 18.9, 16.7 and 14.6 g/L, and the maximum EPS concentrations were 5.3, 5.2 and 4.1 g/L, respectively. EPS produced by mushrooms has various biologic and pharmacologic activities, including antitumor, immunostimulating and hypoglycemic activities. On the other hand, mushroom mycelia produced by submerged fermentation have the potential to be used in the human diet. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on the usability of this waste material as a substrate in microbial culture media. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS The hydrolyzate prepared from loquat kernel flour was used for the preparation of detoxified and neutralized extracts. Both extracts could be effectively used as a substrate in the submerged and solid cultures of Morchella esculenta; however, their usage in submerged culture will be more advantageous as submerged culture provides faster and more efficient production of mycelial biomass and exopolysaccharide (EPS) in mushrooms. The present study is very important for industrial, environmental and food microbiology as it proved that an agricultural origin‐waste material could be effectively utilized as a substrate for the production of mycelial biomass and EPS in submerged culture of an edible mushroom.

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Fruit set and quality of loquats (Eriobotrya japonica) as effected by pollinations under sub-humid Mediterranean

Cited by 29 publications

References 15 publications

Postharvest physiology and technology of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) fruit

Postharvest physiology and technology of loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) fruit

L‐lactic acid production by Rhizopus oryzae MBG‐10 using starch‐rich waste loquat kernels as substrate

Biomass and Exopolysaccharide Production by Morchella Esculenta in Submerged Culture Using the Extract From Waste Loquat (Eriobotrya Japonica L.) Kernels

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