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Javad Farrokhi Toolir, Farhad Asghari, Asadollah Asghari,
Volume 20, Issue 140 (October 2023)
Abstract
Finding non-chemical (organic) biological compounds such as salicylic acid and chitosan, which are harmless to the consumer and at the same time help to maintain the storage properties of perishable fruit crops, is of interest. Therefore, the effects of salicylic acid (SA) (0, 1, and 2 mmol L-1) on the shelf life and quality of ‘Bada’ cherry fruit during storage were surveyed. Total phenolics (TP), total antioxidant activity (TAA), ascorbic acid content (AAC) and fungal decay incidence (FDI), total titrable acidity (TTA), pH, firmness, and the color surface were evaluated during storage for 14 and 28 days at 2.5±0.5 °C and relative humidity of 85-95 %. SA at all concentrations significantly affected the fruit quality. SA at one mmol L‑1 in combination with 1% chitosan significantly decreased FDI incidence and maintained fruit marketability and firmness. L* and b* color indices significantly increased, and one mmol L‑1 SA induced the rate of yellowish skin color and lighter color. The results of this study can be used for various uses of fresh or processed cherries.
Volume 25, Issue 3 (5-2023)
Abstract
Mulberry (Morus spp.) is an economically important plant, and Iran is among the most important mulberry producer countries. Meager information is available on the number of mulberry species and the characteristics of genotypes in Kerman Province. In this study, we used Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to categorize a number of important mulberry traits from different parts of Kerman. A total of fifteen white and black mulberry genotypes were selected from four regions located in different parts of Kerman Province, in 2021. Fourteen qualitative and 15 quantitative variables were measured. The highest and the lowest Coefficient of Variance (CV) was found for leaf shape and fruit length, respectively. The strongest positive correlation was obtained between the number of second-degree shoots and number of shoots. PCA showed that the first five and six components among qualitative and quantitative variables explained 87.82 and 90.87% of the total variation, respectively. The dendrogram biplot classified genotypes into five groups based on quantitative and into four distinct groups in accordance to qualitative variables. The grouping of genotypes did not follow their geographical origin. This study revealed high morphological diversity in the mulberry genotypes dispersed in Kerman, supporting their potential uses for mulberry breeding programs.
