scholarly journals Assessment of Ascorbic Acid, Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Anthocyanins and Carotenoids Content in Tomato Fruits

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 477-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madalina TUDOR-RADU ◽  
Loredana Elena VÎJAN ◽  
Cristinel Mihai TUDOR-RADU ◽  
Ion TIȚA ◽  
Rodica SIMA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Tomato Fruits ◽  
Protected Cultivation ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Determinate Growth ◽  
Lycopene Content ◽  
Tomato Cultivars

The increased interest in organic tomatoes production demands breeders to develop new cultivars, which besides suitability in low-input production system and marketable quality, have to exhibit high nutritional value, including health-promoting compounds. In this respect, this paper aimed to assess and compare the nutritional value of four Romanian tomato cultivars, two with determinate growth (‘Arge7 11’ and ‘Arge7 123’) and two with indeterminate growth (‘Costate 21’ and ‘:tefane7ti 22’), created and recommended for organic production in open field and protected cultivation. The tomato cultivars were laid out in a high plastic tunnel crop and the tomato fruits were evaluated as chemical composition, being determined the following parameters: moisture, ash, soluble solids, pH, acidity and content in some antioxidant compounds, such as vitamin C,polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, lycopene and =-carotene. Considering some chemical parameters important in revealing tomato flavor, such as soluble solids, pH and acidity, ‘:tefane7ti 22’ cultivar showed the best ratio among them. The differences in antioxidant composition among cultivars were not statistically significant (P>0.05) for most of the analyzed parameters, with the exception of lycopene content which showed significant variation. Thus, ‘Costate 21’ showed the highestamount of lycopene within indeterminate cultivars (17.49 mg 100 g-1 FW), while ‘Arge7 11’ showed the highest amount of lycopene within determinate cultivars (13.92 mg 100 g-1 FW). According to the nutritional value of cultivars assessed in this study, ‘Costate 21’ is the best recommendation for greenhouse cultivation while ‘Arge7 11’ is the best recommendation foropen field cultivation.

scholarly journals Nutritional Characterization of a Traditional Cultivar of Tomato Grown Under Organic Conditions—cv. “Malacara”

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
María D. Raigón ◽  
María D. García-Martínez ◽  
Octavian P. Chiriac
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Local Varieties ◽  
Yellow Color ◽  
Organic Farmers ◽  
Tomato Cultivars ◽  
Selection Of

The loss of genetic diversity due to the replacement of local tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) varieties by improved cultivars has been mitigated in many cases by the good work of organic farmers in maintaining local agricultural biodiversity. In parallel to these initiatives, in recent years, consumers have developed an increasing awareness of both food-related health, environmental issues, and food demand to recover the flavors of the past. In the case of tomatoes, these attributes (nutritional, organoleptic, social, and environmental) are closely related to organic production using local varieties. “Malacara” tomato is an example of a local variety. Coming from Sierra de Cádiz, it is a varietal type called “Cuelga” (“for hanging,” because the tomato trusses are hung from beams in the farmhouses). Cultivated and harvested in the open air during the summer months, these tomatoes are commercialized and consumed in the winter. Historically, this variety has enabled the fresh consumption of tomatoes during the winter, without the need to force cultivation. It is highly appreciated in the local cuisine and is the basis for sauces figuring in typical dishes. Its characteristic traits are small, pallid fruits, and long shelf life. The main objective of this work has been to typify two Malacara tomato cultivars (red and yellow color) grown under organic farming conditions, through the characterization of morphological, nutritional, and volatile parameters. The main differences are due to morphological parameters (fruit weight and color of the exocarp and endocarp). Other characteristics such as the content of ash, fiber, moisture, the concentration of iron, magnesium, and calcium, and content of lycopene are different between both cultivars. This study provides information on the nutritional and aromatic composition of two Malacara tomato cultivars, differentiated by their color and grown under organic farming conditions. The results add value to the native horticultural heritage and can aid in the selection of tomato varieties suitable for a sustainable production system and to produce tomatoes with high nutritional value and rich in aroma.

scholarly journals DESEMPENHO DE CULTIVARES DE TOMATE ITALIANO DE CRESCIMENTO DETERMINADO EM CULTIVO PROTEGIDO SOB ALTAS TEMPERATURAS

Nativa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 359-356
Author(s):  
Daiane Andréia Trento ◽  
Darley Tiago Antunes ◽  
Flávio Fernandes Júnior ◽  
Márcio Roggia Zanuzo ◽  
Rivanildo Dallacort ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Production Quality ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Postharvest Quality ◽  
Lycopersicum Esculentum ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Total Soluble Solids ◽  
Determinate Growth ◽  
Tomato Cultivars

O objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar a produção, a qualidade e tempo de prateleira de cultivares de tomate tipo italiano de crescimento determinado, produzidos sob ambiente protegido em condições de altas temperaturas. O cultivo foi realizado em Nova Mutum – MT, foram avaliados cinco cultivares: Fascínio (Feltrin sementes), Hy Color (Horticeres), Santa Adélia (TopSeed), SM-16 (Seminis) e Supera F1 (TopSeed), dispostos em blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições. As plantas foram conduzidas em “meia estaca” e não foram podadas. Os parâmetros avaliados foram relativos a produção, a qualidade dos frutos, tempo de prateleira e qualidade no pós-colheita. A cultivar Fascínio apresentou produtividade de 186,1 t ha-1, maior massa média de frutos (144,3g), maior calibre de fruto, (60,7mm), e menor perda de massa no pós-colheita (6,23%). Os melhores resultados de sólidos solúveis totais dos frutos que completaram a maturação na planta foram obtidos das cultivares Santa Adélia (4,3), Fascínio (4,27) e Hy Color (4,21), e dos frutos colhidos no estádio verde-maduro obteve destaque a cultivar Santa Adélia (5,85), e os frutos que ficaram em temperatura ambiente obtiveram maior média de sólidos solúveis totais (5,55). Palavras-chave: termotolerância; Lycopersicum esculentum Mill; produtividade; pós colheita; ambiente protegido.   The performance of determinate growth italian tomato cultivars in protected cropping under high temperatures   ABSTRACT: This study aimed to evaluate the production, quality and shelf time of determinate growth Italian tomato cultivars from a protected environment under high temperature conditions.  The cultivation was conducted in Nova Mutum, state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Five cultivars were evaluated: ‘Fascínio’ (Feltrin Sementes), ‘Hy Color’ (Horticeres), ‘Santa Adélia’ (TopSeed), ‘SM-16’ (Seminis) and ‘Supera F1’ (TopSeed), disposed in randomized blocks with four repetitions. The plants were managed into the “meia estaca” tutoring method and were not pruned. The parameters evaluated were related to the production, quality of fruits, shelf time and postharvest quality. The ‘Fascínio’ cultivar presented productivity of 186.1 t ha-1, the largest average fruit weight (144.3 g), the largest fruit gauge (60.7 mm) and the smallest postharvest weight loss (6.23%). The total soluble solids best results of fruits that have matured in the plant were obtained from the ‘Santa Adélia’ (4.3), ‘Fascínio’ (4.27) e ‘Hy Color’ (4.21) cultivars. Among the fruits harvested at the mature-green stage, the ‘Santa Adélia’ (5.85) cultivar stood out. The fruits that stayed at room temperature obtained the largest total soluble solids average (5.55). Keywords: thermotolerance; Lycopersicum esculentum Mill; productivity; postharvest; protected environment.

scholarly journals Effect of substrates formulated with organic materials on yielding, commercial and phytochemical quality, and benefit-cost ratio of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) produced under greenhouse conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 11999
Author(s):  
Manuel FORTIS HERNANDEZ ◽  
Eliever ANTONIO-ORDOÑEZ ◽  
Pablo PRECIADO-RANGEL ◽  
Miguel A. GALLEGOS-ROBLES ◽  
Cirilo VÁZQUEZ-VÁZQUEZ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Materials ◽  
Fruit Size ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Solanum Lycopersicum L ◽  
Production Ratio ◽  
Lycopene Content ◽  
Benefit Cost

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of substrates formulated with different blends of sand-solarized manure and sand-vermicompost over yield, commercial and phytochemical quality of greenhouse tomatoes, and in addition to determine their benefit-cost (B/C) ratio for organic production of tomato. Six substrates were established consisting in blends of sand with 20, 30 or 40% of solarized manure (SM20, SM30 and SM40), and 20, 30 and 40% of vermicompost (VC20, VC30 and VC40), and control (TA) of sand fertilized with Steiner solution. Fruit yielding, commercial (fruit size, equatorial and longitudinal diameter, firmness, and soluble solids content), and nutraceutical quality (phenolic and lycopene content) were evaluated. In addition, cost-benefit (B/C) ratio of treatments was compared. Micro morphological analysis of the organic materials showed microscopic differences that could affect substrate functional properties. Substrate type affect yielding, and VC40 substrate had a higher yield than SM substrates, but SM20 had the highest phenolic and lycopene content in fruit, in addition to the highest cost-benefit production ratio (2.31). These results confirm that substrates formulated with blends of sand and either SM or VC can be used for organic production of tomato fruits with an adequate commercial and phytochemical quality without affecting yield, additionally to the economic advantages of such substrates for protected agriculture systems.

scholarly journals The effect of the lenght of storage on the amount of lycopene in the fruits of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.)

2008 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 245-250
Author(s):  
Anton Uher
Keyword(s):  
Lycopersicon Esculentum ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Human Organism ◽  
Tomato Fruits ◽  
Processing Industry ◽  
Industrial Processing ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Nutritional Qualities ◽  
Lycopene Content

We focused on tomatoes for industrial processing due to its economical importance for its lycopene content. The objective of our research is to find the variation of lycopene content in tomato fruits depending upon the length of after harvest storage and thermic treatment, which is inevitable when being industrialy processed. From the point of view of nutritional qualities the most relevant contentual substance of tomatos are carotenoids, included lycopene.At average for tree following experimental years we learnt significant differences regarding the content of lycopene and the length of storage of tomato fruits. Immediately after the harvest and proccesing tomato fruits contained, at average for tree years, 103.24 mg of lycopene. After 14 days the content of lycopene declined to 46.76 mg . kg−1 of fresh mass. After 30 days the average value dropped to 29.26 mg . kg−1. This fact comfirms that boiling respectively thermic treatment increases the content of lycopene in tomato fruits, particulary in our experiment to the value 83.33 mg . kg−1. At varieties Ladislav, Peto 86, Prémium, Salus the content of lycopene has even risen in comparison with its content up to 48 hours after the harvest. Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) belongs to the most signifficant vegetable varieties either for its exploitation in processing industry as well as for its nutritional value with extraordinary beneficial effect for human organism.Although the content of lycopene is genetically stable attribute, its content in our experiment ranged from 45.39 mg . kg−1 (Prémium variety) to 77.98 mg . kg−1 (Zámčan variety), which are significant differences.

scholarly journals Analysis of Antioxidant Compounds and Hydroxymethylfurfural in Processing Tomato Cultivars

2006 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 615-619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lajos Helyes ◽  
Zoltán Pék ◽  
Sára Brandt ◽  
Andrea Lugasi
Keyword(s):  
Tomato Fruit ◽  
Total Antioxidant Status ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Total Polyphenols ◽  
Processing Tomato ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Total Antioxidant ◽  
Lycopene Content ◽  
Tomato Cultivars

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) fruit is an important source of antioxidants, which are important in the prevention of many cancer types and cardiovascular diseases. In ripe tomato fruit, one of the most significant antioxidant compounds is lycopene. In this study, effects of the cultivars and the environmental conditions on the lycopene content were investigated. Temperature effect was characterized by calculating growing degree-day (GDD). Relationships among lycopene, total polyphenols, organic acid, and total antioxidant status (TAS) were analyzed. A variation of more than 30% was found among the lycopene levels of five processing tomato cultivars. Lycopene content ranged from 79.7 to 155.0 mg·kg–1 fresh weight. There was a significant difference between the lycopene concentrations of fruit harvested at two different dates. The values were higher at the second harvest, probably due to the cooler weather conditions preceding that harvest. Total polyphenols correlated strongly with TAS but the other antioxidants did not have any relationship to TAS. GDD were strongly and positively correlated with hydroxymethylfurfural content in fresh tomatoes.

scholarly journals Influence of abiotic disorders on nutritional values of tomato (solanum lycopersicum)

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-47
Author(s):  
László Csambalik ◽  
Anna Divéky-Ertsey ◽  
Márta Ladányi ◽  
Csaba Orbán
Keyword(s):  
Organic Agriculture ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Yield Losses ◽  
Nutritional Values ◽  
Nutritional Profile ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Lycopene Content ◽  
Per Se ◽  
The Difference

Susceptibility to abiotic disorders could play a key role in the utilization of landraces of tomato. These races have been abandoned due to non-compatibility to today’s intensive agriculture. As there is dissatisfaction on present varieties and hybrids in the context of flavor and nutritional value, landraces could be a viable alternative for the enhancement of these parameters either “per se” or as breeding background. However, frequent occurrence of abiotic disorders causes yield losses. The hypothesis of the present study is that removal of irregular fruit parts positively influences the nutritional profile of tomato in the context of investigated parameters.In the present study influence of abiotic disorders on total soluble solids (TSS), acid (TA) and lycopene content was investigated on six Hungarian tomato landraces and two commercial varieties. Abiotic disorders occurred were mainly cracking, green shoulder, sunburst and catfacing. Propagation materials were provided by Plant Biodiversity Center Tápiószele. The experiment is supported by Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, ÖMKi. Our results showed that abiotically disordered plant parts have an impact on TSS, TA and lycopene content, however, in case of investigated accessions and varieties the difference was seldom significant. Only in case of TSS a tendency can be experienced, where all samples showed lower results after the removal of abiotically disordered plant parts. In case of TA and lycopene content no tendencies could have been withdrawn.

scholarly journals Ascorbic Acid and Glucosinolate Levels in New Czech Cabbage Cultivars: Effect of Production System and Fungal Infection

Molecules ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 1855 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cenek Novotny ◽  
Vera Schulzova ◽  
Ales Krmela ◽  
Jana Hajslova ◽  
Katerina Svobodova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Total Content ◽  
Growth Conditions ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Decomposition Products ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Hydrolysis Of

Nutritional value and disease-preventive effects of cabbage are well-known. Levels of the antioxidant compounds ascorbic acid (AA) and glucosinolates (GSL) in new Czech cabbage cultivars were determined in the context of different production systems. The contents of AA and GSLs in cabbage biomass were determined by HPLC. Individual GSLs were identified according to their exact masses with sinigrin used as the external standard. Artificial infection with A. brassicicola generally raised the AA levels. The major GSLs (≥10 mg kg−1) were glucobrassicin, sinigrin, and glucoiberin. Indole and aliphatic GSLs were present, but no aromatic ones were detected. Ecological growth conditions and the artificial fungal infection increased the total content of GSLs and, also, of the methoxylated indole GSLs. Sulforaphane, iberin, indole-3-carbinol, and ascorbigen resulting from the hydrolysis of GSLs were found in both cultivars. The amounts and profiles of GSLs present in the two Czech cultivars demonstrated their good nutritional value. The decomposition products sulforaphane, iberin, indole-3-carbinol, and ascorbigen detected improve its health-promoting qualities and represent a suitable component of the human diet.

scholarly journals Effects of Fertigation Management on the Quality of Organic Legumes Grown in Protected Cultivation

Horticulturae ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
María del Carmen García-García ◽  
Rafael Font ◽  
Pedro Gómez ◽  
Juan Luis Valenzuela ◽  
Juan A. Fernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Acid Content ◽  
French Bean ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Antioxidant Compounds ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Morphometric Traits ◽  
Protected Cultivation

Appropriate fertigation management plays an important role in increasing crop quality and economizing water. The objective of the study was to determine the effects of two fertigation treatments, normal (T100) and 50% sustained deficit (T50), on the physico-chemical quality of legumes. The determinations were performed on the edible parts of peas, French beans and mangetout. The trials were conducted in a protected cultivation certified organic farm. The response of legumes to the treatments varied between the cultivars tested. The fertigation treatments had a significant effect on the morphometric traits (width for mangetout and French bean; fresh weight for French bean; seed height for Pea cv. Lincoln). The total soluble solids and citric acid content have been shown to be increased by low soil water availability (T50) for mangetout. Fertigation treatments did not significantly affect the antioxidant compounds (total phenolic and ascorbic acid), minerals and protein fraction contents of legumes studied. Regarding legume health benefits, the most prominent cultivars were BC-033620 pea and French bean because of their high total phenolic (65 mg gallic acid equivalent 100 g−1 fresh weight) and ascorbic acid content (55 mg ascorbic acid 100 g−1 fresh weight), respectively. The results expand our knowledge concerning the nutraceutical quality and appropriate cultivation methods of legumes in order to make the system more sustainable and to encourage their consumption.

Study of the quality and antioxidant properties of tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) under different postharvest and dehydration conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
María Lorena Luna-Guevara ◽  
Teresita González-Sánchez ◽  
Adriana Delgado-Alvarado ◽  
María Elena Ramos-Cassellis ◽  
José Guillermo Pérez-Luna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Convective Drying ◽  
Tomato Fruits ◽  
Solanum Lycopersicum L ◽  
Storage Temperatures

Objective: To study the effect of storage temperatures and dehydration conditions (solar and convective drying; SD, CD), on the quality, physicochemical parameters and antioxidant properties of tomato fruits. Methodology: The physicochemical characteristics pH, titratable acidity, soluble solids (°Bx) and color parameters (L*, a* and b*), were evaluated. The lycopene, carotenoids and antioxidant activity percentages retention of tomatoes fruits stored at 7 and 22 ° C for 5 days and subjected to SD (Temperature (T) of 67 °C and luminescence of 685 lum/sqf) and CD (T 70 °C, flow rates 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 m/s), were analyzed. Results: The fruits reached humidities of 17 and 15% for SD and CD. The parameters pH, °Bx, L*, a*, b* were highest with 22°C and CD (1.5 m/s). The value of the carotenoids was higher in fruits stored at 7 ° C and subjected to CD (1.0 and 1.5 m/s) and SD with values of 83.85, 85.98 and 99.43%, respectively. The CD (0.5 m/s) and SD improved lycopene (94.37 and 95.14%) and the antioxidant activity with values of 73.06 and 97.21%. Implications: The application of solar dehydration depends on luminescence condition; however, it is inexpensive and environmentally friendly alternative. Conclusions: The results derived in a viable alternative for the conservation and commercialization of tomato fruits in rural communities

Assessment of locally produced waxing materials on the shelf life and fruit quality of two tomato varieties (Solanum lycopersicum)

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-47
Author(s):  
R. Osae G. Essilfie J. O. Anim
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Tomato Fruit ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Cassava Starch ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Shea Butter ◽  
Tomato Fruits ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Colour Development

The study was conducted to assess the effect of different waxing materials on the quality attributes of tomato fruits. A 2 x8 factorial experiment layout in complete randomized design with 16 treatment combinations and 3 replication was adopted.The materials that were used for the experiment are two (2) varieties of tomatoes (Pectomech and Power Rano) and seven(7) waxing material (shea butter, cassava starch, beeswax, and a combination of shea butter + cassava starch, shea butter + beeswax, cassava starch + beeswax, shea butter + cassava starch + beeswax) and a control. Results from the experiment indicated that all waxing treatments delayed the development of weight loss, firmness, pH, total soluble solids, and total titrable acidity. The results also suggested that edible wax coatings delayed the ripening process and colour development of tomato fruits during the storage period and extended the shelf life. However Beewax treatment and its combinations performed better than the other treatments. It was therefore recommended that locally produced wax such as Beewax, Shea butter, Cassava Starch treatments and their combinations could be a good technology for preserving the quality and extending the shelf life of fresh tomato fruit as well as maintaining the physical and chemical properties.

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