scholarly journals Physicochemical Quality, Antioxidant Capacity and Nutritional Value in Tuberous Roots of Some Wild Dahlia Species

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Esteban A. RIVERA-ESPEJEL ◽  
Oscar CRUZ-ALVAREZ ◽  
José M. MEJÍA-MUÑOZ ◽  
María R. GARCÍA-MATEOS ◽  
María T.B. COLINAS-LEÓN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Digital Object Identifier ◽  
Physicochemical Quality ◽  
Tuberous Roots ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Selection Of

The aim of this research was to evaluate the physicochemical quality, antioxidant capacity and nutritional value in tuberous roots of some wild dahlia species. The experiment was carried out in the Department of Plant Science of the Autonomous University Chapingo, Mexico. Plants were established in a randomized complete block design with five replications. The total soluble solids (TSS), titratable acidity (TA), vitamin C (VC), total phenols (TP), antioxidant capacity (AC), inulin and its proximate composition were evaluated. Among the materials analyzed, the most outstanding wild species were Dahlia campanulata, D. coccinea and D. brevis, where D. campanulata stood out for its concentration of VC (0.05 mg 100 g-1), AC (1.88 mg VCEAC g-1), inulin, DM and TC (72.25, 24.38 and 88.37%, respectively), however, the inulin content was similar to D. coccinea (66.17%), which was also outstanding with respect to the content of TP (1.74 mg GA g-1). Likewise, D. brevis presented the highest values of RFi (5.49%) and A (78.42%). According to our results, the tuberous roots of wild dahlia species can be used as food, as well as being a source of selection of traits of nutraceutic interest for genetic improvement.   ********* In press - Online First. Article has been peer reviewed, accepted for publication and published online without pagination. It will receive pagination when the issue will be ready for publishing as a complete number (Volume 47, Issue 3, 2019). The article is searchable and citable by Digital Object Identifier (DOI). DOI link will become active after the article will be included in the complete issue. *********  

scholarly journals Physicochemical quality, antioxidant capacity and nutritional value of edible flowers of some wild dahlia species

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 331-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esteban Arturo Rivera Espejel ◽  
Oscar Cruz Alvarez ◽  
José Merced Mejía Muñoz ◽  
María del Rosario García Mateos ◽  
María Teresa Beryl Colinas León ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Physicochemical Quality ◽  
Centre Of Origin

AbstractMexico is the centre of origin and domestication of the dahlia, which has the widest distribution worldwide as an ornamental plant; however, due to changes in eating habits in some sectors of the population (vegetarians and vegans), it has also been incorporated as an ingredient in the gastronomic field. The aim of this research was to determine the attributes of physicochemical quality, antioxidant capacity and nutritional value of ligulate flowers of some wild dahlia species. A completely randomized experimental design with five repetitions was used. Fresh weight, total titratable acidity (TTA), total soluble solids (TSS), ascorbic acid (AA), colour, total phenols (TP), total flavonoids (TFl), total anthocyanins (TAn), antioxidant capacity (AC) and proximate composition were evaluated. The highest fresh weight was observed in D. × hortorum, with similar values among its different flower colours. Likewise, D. merckii and D. coccinea stood out for their high TTA value; however, D. coccinea also had the highest AA content (0.77-0.9 mg g−1 FW), TP (12.87-19.92 mg GAE g−1 FW), TFl (6.78-11.32 mg QE g−1 DW) and AC (47.28-60.43 mg AAEVC g−1 FW). On the other hand, D. campanulata was notable for its high levels of moisture, fat and raw fibre; similarly, D. coccinea stood out for its high amounts of dry matter and total carbohydrates. The ligulate flowers of wild dahlias have a high concentration of bioactive compounds and a nutritional composition with beneficial contributions to health care, so they could be used for consumption as fresh products.

scholarly journals Productivity, quality of fruits and architecture of Jalapeño pepper at different planting densities

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 331-337
Author(s):  
Carlos Francisco Ragassi ◽  
Juliana Zucolotto ◽  
Lucas M Gomes ◽  
Cláudia SC Ribeiro ◽  
Nuno Rodrigo Madeira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Plant Architecture ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Total Titratable Acidity ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Increase In Productivity

ABSTRACT Mechanizing the harvest of Jalapeño pepper involves changes in the production system. Spacings between plants in rows (10 to 40 cm; 60 cm fixed between rows) were evaluated in relation to plant architecture, productivity and fruit quality of cultivar BRS Sarakura during three years, in a randomized complete block design with five replicates. Productivity (41.9 to 78.8 t ha-1) and plant height (40.1 to 47.3 cm) responded linearly to density; on the other hand, productivity per plant responded negatively (0.48 to 1.04 kg plant-1). The stem first bifurcation height was little influenced. Fruit chemical analyses were carried out in the second year of the experiment; spacing significantly influenced pH (5.36 to 4.84), total titratable acidity (TTA) (0.48 to 0.36%) and total soluble solids (TSS)/TTA ratio (11.5 to 15.6); no influence on TSS (5.65%) was noticed, though. The increase of plant population provided an increase in productivity without affecting fruit quality; the highest height of the first bifurcation achieved may not be enough to enable mechanized harvesting of the cultivar BRS Sarakura.

scholarly journals Production and quality of banana ‘BRS Conquista’ bagged with different colored polypropylene bags

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-177
Author(s):  
Rafaelly Calsavara Martins ◽  
Jackson Mirellys Azevêdo Souza ◽  
Marcelo De Souza Silva ◽  
Nathália De Souza Parreiras ◽  
Marcela Sant'Anna Cordeiro da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Mass ◽  
Mass Number ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Plastic Bag ◽  
Maturation Index

Worldwide, the second most traded fruit is banana, which is highly appreciated by Brazilian consumers. Moreover, new technologies have been used to improve fruit quality during cultivation. This study aimed to assess the influence of plastic bag colors on the production and quality of banana ‘BRS Conquista’. The treatments consisted of the use of commercial polypropylene bags e colored white, black, red or blue, in addition to the control (non-bagged). This study used a randomized complete block design with five treatments, four replicates and four plants per plot, totalling 80 plants. The assessments consisted of bunch mass; rachis mass; fruit total mass; mean cluster mass; number of fruits per bunch and per cluster; and fruit length and diameter; along with fruits physicochemical traits, such as soluble solids, titratable acidity, pulp/peel ratio and maturation index. The results indicated that no interference was obtained from the different plastic bag colors in the productive variables. However, a greater content of soluble solids was observed in the non-bagged bunches.

scholarly journals Productivity and quality of irrigated organic yellow passion fruits in deep planting in Southeastern Amazon

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wagner de Moura Francisco ◽  
Sebastião Elviro de Araújo Neto ◽  
Thays Lemos Uchôa ◽  
Luís Gustavo de Souza e Souza ◽  
Nilciléia Mendes da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Organic System ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Total Titratable Acidity ◽  
Total Productivity ◽  
Fruit Mass ◽  
Yellow Passion Fruit

Abstract The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of irrigation and deep planting of tall yellow passion fruit seedlings in the organic system on fruit quality and productivity. A randomized complete block design with 2x4 subdivided plots, with 8 treatments and 4 blocks was used, with irrigated and rainfed systems being plots and 4 planting depths (0.20 m, 0.40 m, 0.60 m and 0.80 m) subplots. Seedlings aged 90 days and 2 m in height were used. Before planting, all stem leaves were removed from seedlings to be buried and to IBA at concentration of 4,000 mg kg-1 was applied. The number of fruits per plant, average fruit mass and total productivity and of 1st and 2nd crops, as well as total soluble solids (TSS), total titratable acidity (TTA), ratio (TSS/TTA), commercial and equatorial diameter classification were estimated. Irrigated planting at depths of 0.20 m and 0.40 m was more productive in the first crop, but there was no difference in the total productivity and in the second crop. Neither irrigation nor plant depth altered the chemical quality of fruits and commercial classification.

scholarly journals Yield, physicochemical quality, and antioxidant capacity of “beef” and wild tomato fruits (Solanum lycopersicum L.) as a function of the electrical conductivity of the nutrient solution

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 330-339
Author(s):  
María Teresa Martínez-Damían ◽  
Oscar Cruz-Álvarez ◽  
Juan Enrique Rodríguez-Pérez ◽  
María Teresa Colinas-León ◽  
Miguel Angel Góngora-Canto
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Nutrient Solution ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Physicochemical Quality ◽  
Solanum Lycopersicum L ◽  
Total Titratable Acidity ◽  
Hue Angle

The objective of this study was to evaluate the response of three levels of electrical conductivity (2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 dS m-1) of Steiner’s nutrient solution on the yield, physicochemical quality, and antioxidant capacity of fruits from seven tomato genotypes and wild types of tomato (kidney selections). The yield, number of fruits per cluster (NFPC), average fresh fruit weight (AFWF), color, firmness, total soluble solids (TSS), total titratable acidity (TTA), vitamin C (VC), total phenols (TP), lycopene (LY) and antioxidant capacity (AC). The use of 2.5 and 3.0 dS m-1 increased the hue angle (49.05°) and TTA (0.35 and 0.36% citric acid). Among genotypes, L-51H and L-76H showed better performance (16.80 and 16.91 kg m-2, respectively), where L-28 stood out for its values of TSS, TTA, VC, TP and AC. Regarding the wild genotypes, the EC modification did not increase the yield; however, the use of 3.0 dS m-1 allowed the best results among the wild selections were SS3 (yield, AFWF and LY) and SS5 (NFPC, VC, TP and AC). The modification of the EC did not affect the yield, however, if it affected the physicochemical quality and antioxidant capacity of the analyzed materials.

scholarly journals Selection of half-sib families of creole melon (Cucumis melo L.) on the Ecuadorian coast

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 178-185
Author(s):  
Francisco Espinosa ◽  
Franco Alirio Vallejo ◽  
Lauden Rizzo
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Genetic Progress ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Sib Families ◽  
High Production ◽  
Cucumis Melo L ◽  
Fruit Diameter ◽  
Selection Of

The creole melon cantaloupe is a horticultural species, whose fruits are used for human nutrition. However, no research has been reported on their genetic variability for starting breeding processes. The objective of this study was to take advantage of the variability of creole melons for genetic improvement. 20 creole melon half-sib families were selected and evaluated for production characteristics and fruit quality in order to obtain improved populations. The study was carried out in Palenque canton, Ecuador. Seeds from 20 half-sib families were used, arranged in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The differences between the families were significant for all the studied characteristics. Family 93 presented higher averages for fruit weight, fruit diameter and production (per hectare), and family 196 did so for soluble solids. The phenotypic correlations were positive and significant between the fruit weight and fruit diameter, fruit length, pulp thickness, fruit cavity, soluble solids and production. The coefficients of genetic variation, in general, were lower than the coefficients of environmental variation. The estimates of heritability broadly had a moderate magnitude (30-60%) for the 10 evaluated characteristics, and the magnitude of the expected genetic progress was low (<10%) for the fruit weight, production, and soluble solids, so the selection for high production should focus on fruit weight and soluble solids.

scholarly journals Development of ‘Maciel’ peach trees on different propagation systems

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline Ramm ◽  
André Luiz Külkamp de Souza ◽  
Roberta Manica-Berto ◽  
Cari Rejane Fiss Timm ◽  
Márcia Wulff Schuch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Productive Efficiency ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Trunk Diameter ◽  
Canopy Volume ◽  
Peach Trees

Abstract The development of new technologies for seedling production is essential in fruit growing. In this context, the objective was to compare vegetative and productive aspects of ‘Maciel’ peach trees and the quality of fruits from plants under different propagation systems. The experiment was carried out in a randomized complete block design with four replications, in a 2 x 3 factorial scheme, two years (2014 and 2015) and three propagation systems (self-rooted ‘Maciel’ (minicutting), ‘Maciel’ with rootstock ‘Okinawa’ (minicutting) e ‘Maciel’ with rootstock ‘Okinawa’ (seed)). The variables evaluated were canopy volume, trunk diameter, yield, productive efficiency, fruit diameter, soluble solids (SS), titratable acidity (TA), SS/TA ratio, pH, pulp firmness, carotenoids, phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity. The self-rooted ‘Maciel’ peach plants, in the second year of evaluation, present higher canopy volume, trunk diameter and thus, they express higher yield and productive efficiency. Fruit quality how much soluble solids, titratable acidity, SS/TA ratio, pH and pulp firmness are not altered by different propagation systems. The use of different propagation systems over two years modifies the levels of carotenoids and phenolic compounds total and, consequently, the antioxidant capacity of the fruits of ‘Maciel’ peach plants.

scholarly journals Physicochemical properties of Colombian cape gooseberry hybrids in the selection of high-quality materials

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tulio Cesar Lagos-Burbano ◽  
Diego Fernando Mejía-España ◽  
Oscar Arango-Bedoya ◽  
Zulma Yizeth Villaquirán-Samboni ◽  
Liz Katherine Lagos-Santander ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Selection Index ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Physalis Peruviana ◽  
Cape Gooseberry ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate the physicochemical properties of Colombian cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana) hybrids and to select those with the highest fruit quality based on a selection index. A total of 36 cape gooseberry hybrids obtained from crossings between nine double haploid lines from the Tibaitatá Research Center of Colombian Corporation for Agricultural Research were evaluated. The trials were conducted in a randomized complete block design, in four locations (environments), corresponding to the municipalities of Ipiales, Gualmatán, Puerres, and Pasto, in the department of Nariño, Colombia. The following variables were evaluated: cracking percentage (CP), fruit weight with calyx (FWC), juice content (JC), total titratable acidity (TTA), total soluble solids (TSS), maturity index (MI), firmness (F), ascorbic acid (AA), and respiration rate (RR). CP was affected by the environment, showing lower values in Ipiales, Gualmatán, and Puerres. The hybrid factor significantly affected all assessed variables, except RR. The selected hybrids showed higher values for TSS, MI, FWC, and AA, besides lower values for CP and RR. The 3x9 hybrid stands out for presenting averages that are high for AA (42.59 mg 100 g-1) and MI (7.91) and low for RR (49.2 mg CO2 kg-1 h-1).

scholarly journals Evaluation of chemical characteristics and correlation analysis with pulp browning of advanced selections of apples grown in Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Ercoli ◽  
Érica Oliveira Barizão ◽  
Joana Shuelter Boeing ◽  
Marcus Vinícius Kvitschal ◽  
Jesuí Vergilio Visentainer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Enzymatic Browning ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Chemical Characteristics ◽  
Antioxidant Capacities ◽  
Total Titratable Acidity ◽  
Selection Of

In this research, the total phenolic content (TPC) and antioxidant capacity (FRAP and DPPH•× assays) of pulps and peels of advanced selection of apples grown in Brazil were investigated. The correlation analyses between the activity of polyphenoloxidase enzyme (PPO), vitamin C content, total titratable acidity, and color parameters were performed. The results indicated that the data differed significantly among the apple genotypes studied. The peels of the selection Epagri 170-91 and Epagri 170-25 showed the highest TPC and antioxidant capacities. In addition, the pulps of the Epagri 170-91 presented the highest TPC and antioxidant capacities, the lowest enzymatic browning, highest amount of vitamin C and lowest enzymatic activity when compared with other genotypes. The TPC and antioxidant capacities were significantly correlated in all genotypes analyzed. High correlation values between enzymatic browning and factors that affect the apple color were also found in all analyzed pulps, except between enzymatic browning and TPC. The results demonstrated that the enzymatic browning and TPC, as well as the antioxidant capacity and chemical characteristics, vary considerably depending on the apple genotypes and fruit tissues analyzed. 

Selection of potential probiotics with cholesterol-lowering properties for probiotic yoghurt production

2021 ◽  
pp. 108201322110122
Author(s):  
Saranya Wongrattanapipat ◽  
Anchukorn Chiracharoenchitta ◽  
Budsarin Choowongwitthaya ◽  
Prapatson Komsathorn ◽  
Orawan La-ongkham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Resistance Genes ◽  
Titratable Acidity ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Bile Salt Hydrolase ◽  
Cholesterol Lowering ◽  
Sensory Evolution ◽  
Probiotic Strains ◽  
Total Bacteria ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Bsh Activity

From 61 lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolates, three had good cholesterol-lowering properties, with Limosilactobacillus fermentum KUB-D18 having the highest cholesterol assimilation (68.75%) (51 µg/109 CFU). In addition, Lactiplantibacillus pentosus HM04-25 and L. pentosus HM04-3 had the two highest levels of bile salt hydrolase (BSH) activity (22.60 and 21.45 U/mL, respectively). These three strains could resist four antibiotics (aztreonam, vancomycin, teicoplanin, and nalidixic). However, fortunately, they contained no mobile antibiotic resistance genes. To evaluate the influence of probiotic strains in yoghurt production, L. fermentum KUB-D18, L. pentosus HM04-25, or L. pentosus HM04-3 were simultaneously cultured with commercial yoghurt starter (YF-L812) and incubated at 43 °C for 6 h. During yoghurt fermentation, the total bacteria in the yoghurt tended to increase from 7.39 to 8.90 log CFU/mL. The growth rates of two probiotic strains ( L. pentosus HM04-25 and L. pentosus HM04-3) were stable at 6.06 to 6.62 log CFU/mL. Only the rate for L. fermentum KUB-D18 increased (to 7.5 log CFU/mL). These three probiotics did not affect the physical characteristics of yoghurt. The total soluble solids, pH, and titratable acidity values of the probiotic yoghurts were similar to the control yoghurt at 30[Formula: see text]Brix, 4.91, and 0.90%, respectively. The firmness values of the probiotic yoghurts and the control were not significantly different (p > 0.05). Differentiation of the appearance of color, odor, flavor, and texture between the control yoghurt and the probiotic yoghurts was investigated using 56 volunteers and no significant differences were identified. Additionally, sensory evolution revealed that the acceptability of the probiotic yoghurts was higher than for the control (p ≤ 0.05). Therefore, the three probiotic strains with cholesterol-lowering properties had potential in future yoghurt production.

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