Mineral nutrition enhances yield and affects fruit quality of ‘Cristalina’ cactus pear

Zegbe, Jorge A.; Serna‐Pérez, Alfonso; Mena-Covarrubias, Jaime

doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2013.12.023

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“…However, fruit size was the same among the treatments in 2005 and 2006 (table II). These results were consistent with those observed at harvest in this experiment [25]. The effect can be attributed to a competition for assimilates among fruit [27].…”

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“…Several fruit quality attributes were measured after storage: flesh firmness (FF), total soluble solids concentration (TSSC), pulp and peel weights, and dry matter concentration of pulp (DMCP) [25]. Briefly, fruits were individually weighed and after removing fruit skin, two FF measurements (in N) were performed on 2 opposite sides in the middle of each fruit using a press-mounted penetrometer (FT 327, Wagner Instruments, Greenwich, CT, USA).…”

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Soil applications of NPK affect fruit quality and shelf-life of ‘Cristalina’ cactus pear

Zegbe

Serna‐Pérez

Mena-Covarrubias

2015

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-Introduction. Studies of NPK application in cactus pear have focused on their effects on fruit yield and quality at harvest. Their effects on fruit postharvest life have been neglected. Our objective was therefore to study the influence of soil-applied NPK on some fruit quality attributes after three or four weeks of storage at room conditions for 'Cristalina' cactus pear. Materials and methods. The experiment was carried out in a commercial orchard in 2004, 2005, and 2006. Application rates were: 0, 30, 60, and 90 kg N ha −1 ; 0, 30, 45, and 60 kg P ha −1 , and 0, 30, and 60 kg K ha −1 . These rates were arranged in an incomplete factorial matrix in a randomised complete block design with three replications. Nine fruit per treatment (three per replication) were randomly harvested and stored for three or four weeks at room temperature. The measured fruit quality parameters were: weight, pulp to peel ratio, flesh firmness (FF), total soluble solids concentration (TSSC), dry matter concentration of pulp (DMCP), and fruit weight loss (FWL). Results and discussion. After storage, FF was the same among treatments for all years. The TSSC and DMCP were similar among treatments but tended to be lower with high rates of N. The rate of 90 kg N ha −1 increased the FWL. Conclusion. NPK applications produced inconsistent results; therefore, further research is needed in order to address the fruit quality of cactus pear as key for marketing and for consumers' acceptance.Keywords: Mexico / cactus pear / Opuntia albicarpa / firmness / fruit weight loss / shelf life Résumé -L'application au sol de NPK affecte la qualité et la durée de vie des fruits des figues de barbarie cv. 'Cristalina'. Introduction. Les études de fertilisation NPK du figuier de Barbarie ont généralement porté sur leurs effets sur le rendement et sur la qualité des fruits à la récolte. L'impact sur la qualité des fruits post-récolte a été négligé. C'est pourquoi notre objectif était d'étudier l'influence de la fertilisation NPK appliquée au sol sur certains critères qualitatifs des fruits mesurés après 3 ou 4 semaines de stockage à température ambiante. Neuf fruits par traitement (3 par répétition) ont été récoltés et stockés de façon aléatoire pendant 3 ou 4 semaines à température ambiante. Les paramètres suivants de qualité du fruit ont été mesurés : poids, rapport pulpe/peau, fermeté de la chair (FF), concentration en matières solubles (TSSC), teneur en de matière sèche de la pulpe (DMCP), et perte de poids des fruits (FWL). Résultats et discussion. Après stockage, FF était le même pour tous les traitements et quelque soit l'année. TSSC et DMCP étaient comparables entre traitements, mais avaient tendance à être plus faibles pour des doses de N élevées. La dose de 90 kg N ha −1 a fortement augmenté la FWL. Conclusion. L'application de NPK sur les cultures de figues de Barbarie a produit des résultats incohérents ; des recherches supplémentaires doivent être menées afin de maîtriser les facteurs de la qualité des fruits du figuier de Barbarie, la c...

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Section: Fruit Quality Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Soil applications of NPK affect fruit quality and shelf-life of ‘Cristalina’ cactus pear

Zegbe

Serna‐Pérez

Mena-Covarrubias

2015

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“…Researchers have found that the fruit weight in walnut trees is positively correlated with the length and diameter of the annual branch, the diameter of the current branch and the number of nuts in the current branch [36]. Furthermore, the fruit load and morphological characteristics of new shoots have had a certain impact on the potential yield of the current and subsequent seasons in previous research on pears [40], citrus [41] and litchi [42]. Therefore, the nutrient requirement for new annual growth and storage must be considered as a fertilization management priority.…”

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Fruit Yields Depend on Biomass and Nutrient Accumulations in New Shoots of Citrus Trees

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New shoots (including newly formed leaves and twigs) and fruits of citrus tree are key organs for present yield formation and flower differentiation in the next season, but the relationship between yield fluctuation and accumulations of major nutrients in new shoots and fruits of citrus tree is still unclear. Thus, to quantify the biomass and mineral nutrient accumulation in new shoots and fruits of citrus trees under varied yield levels has essential significance for rational fertilization and pruning management for citrus orchards. The purpose of this study was, therefore, to investigate the accumulation of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg), and the distribution of biomass in new shoots and fruits of citrus trees under low, medium and high-yield levels in each of eight orchards located in Chongqing, China. The results showed that substantial variation of fruit yield was observed in all eight orchards with an average yield of 15.0 (low), 30.9 (medium) and 60.1 (high) kg/plant. The averaged biomass of new shoots ranged from 1.59 to 2.51 kg/plant, which was significantly and positively correlated with fruit yield. Nutrient accumulation in leaves was generally highest among new organs, while more than half of N (52.70–71.4%), P (66.5–80.4%) and K (68.9–85.9%) accumulated in fruit. Fruit yields closely correlated with total amounts of major nutrients in new shoots. Furthermore, the nutrient requirements per unit of newly developed shoots and fruits were gradually decreased with increased yield, but the removed nutrients per ton of fresh fruit were almost stable, indicating that more nutrients were distributed into fruit tissues. Taken together, these findings are valuable for optimizing nutrient and pruning management in citrus orchards in China and other similar countries.

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“…Una porción de 100 g de parte comestible, según la FAO (8), suministra Ca 4 mg, P 2 mg y Fe 0,4 mg. En tanto que, Leterme y colaboradores (6) encontraron mayores contenidos de Ca (37 mg) y P (14 mg) en el mismo tamaño de porción, además incluyeron valores de otros minerales, como K 337 mg, Mg 14 mg, Na 4 mg, Cl 26 mg y S 12 mg. Las variaciones en el contenido de minerales se pueden atribuir a diferencias en las condiciones del cultivo, así como a la fertilidad del suelo, el pH, la fuente de agua, las variaciones climáticas y estacionales (29)(30)(31).…”

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Características nutricionales y antioxidantes de la fruta curuba larga (Passiflora mollissima Bailey)

Rojas

Maldonado

Londoño

et al. 2014

Perspect Nutr Humana

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ResumenAntecedentes: la curuba larga es una fruta tropical poco reconocida y poco estudiada sobre su valor nutricional y sus componentes bioactivos. Objetivo: describir las características nutricionales y antioxidantes de la curuba larga. Metodología: descripción de las características del fruto y producción de la curuba larga. Análisis de la composición proximal de la fruta. Se conoció a partir de referencias científicas el contenido de micronutrientes de la curuba larga. Se determinó el contenido de carotenoides, fenoles y flavonoides totales. La capacidad antioxidante se analizó por los métodos DPPH, FRAP y ORAC. Resultados: esta fruta es fuente de vitaminas A, C y niacina, minerales como potasio, fósforo, magnesio, sodio, cloro, hierro; aporta cantidades moderadas de carbohidratos y calóricas. El contenido de carotenoides, fenoles y flavonoides totales fue 118,8 mg βcaroteno 460,1 mg ácido gálico y 1.907,6 mg catequina/100 g, respectivamente. El valor DPPH, FRAP y ORAC fue 60.843,1 μmol, 8.520,3 μmol y 20.754,9 μmol de equivalentes Trolox/100 g de fruta seca, respectivamente. Conclusión: el valor nutricional y antioxidante de la curuba larga debe aprovecharse por la población en general y como materia prima por la agroindustria para favorecer su cadena productiva.Palabras clave: Passiflora, curuba, frutas, vitaminas, carotenoides, minerales, fenoles, flavonoides, antioxidantes. Características nutricionales y antioxidantes de la fruta curuba larga(Passiflora mollissima Bailey) InTRODUCCIÓnColombia es un país tropical megadiverso por una importante variedad de plantas, entre ellas las pasifloráceas; una familia que comprende 630 especies, incluidas en 12 a 18 géneros, distribuidas desde el nivel del mar hasta los 3.800 msnm. Son plantas de tipo lianas que trepan mediante zarcillos y son muy llamativas por su potencial econó-mico y ornamental, este último debido a la forma de sus hojas y atractivo de sus flores (1).Un total de 42 especies de pasifloras en Colombia producen frutos comestibles, 9 son comercializados en mercados locales, nacionales o internacionales (2). De estas, tres han adquirido importancia económica, por su exportación: la gulupa (Passiflora edulis Sims var. edulis), el maracuyá (Passiflora edulis var. flavicarpa) y la granadilla (Passiflora ligularis Juss). Son apreciadas por tener alto impacto en el sector productivo, siendo apetecidas también para comercialización nacional (3).Otra pasiflorácea colombiana es la curuba larga (Passiflora mollissima Bailey), cuyo fruto, clasificado para consumo humano por la Norma Técni-ca Colombiana (NTC) 1262, ha contribuido a su ingesta principalmente en fresco, jugos, sorbetes en leche y mermeladas caseras (4). Sin embargo, de acuerdo con la Encuesta Nacional de Situación Nutricional en Colombia (ENSIN) 2005 (5), no es una de las frutas de mayor consumo por la población colombiana.La curuba tiene cantidades moderadas de carbohidratos, pero considerables micronutrientes, como vitaminas C, A y riboflavina; minerales como el potasio, fósforo, magnesio, sod...

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Mineral nutrition enhances yield and affects fruit quality of ‘Cristalina’ cactus pear

Cited by 27 publications

References 34 publications

Soil applications of NPK affect fruit quality and shelf-life of ‘Cristalina’ cactus pear

Soil applications of NPK affect fruit quality and shelf-life of ‘Cristalina’ cactus pear

Fruit Yields Depend on Biomass and Nutrient Accumulations in New Shoots of Citrus Trees

Características nutricionales y antioxidantes de la fruta curuba larga (Passiflora mollissima Bailey)

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