Phenotypic Characterization of Postharvest Fruit Qualities in Astringent and Non-astringent Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) Cultivars.

ABSTRACT: Phenotypic characterization of postharvest traits is essential for the breeding of high-quality fruits. To compare postharvest traits of different genetic lines, it is essential to use a reference point during fruit development that will be common to all the lines. In this study, we employed a non-destructive parameter of chlorophyll levels to establish a similar physiological age and compared several postharvest traits of ten astringent and seven non-astringent persimmon cultivars. The fruit's traits examined were astringency, weight, total soluble solids (TSS), titratable acidity (TA), chlorophyll levels (I _AD ), color (hue), firmness, color development and firmness loss during storage, crack development, and susceptibility to Alternaria infection. Althou

SUBMITTER: Yadav A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8215578 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature