Postharvest quality and shelf life of Passiflora cincinnata BRS Sertão Forte fruits according to type of fertilization and storage

Abstract The present study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical characteristics and shelf life of P. cincinnata BRS Sertão Forte fruits produced with conventional fertilization recommended for passion fruit, conventional organic fertilization, organic fertilization enriched with biotite schist, conventional fertilization with replacement of the potassium source and chemical fertilization only and the mineral nutrition of plants stored under ambient and refrigerated conditions. Analyses of pH, soluble solids, titratable acidity, ratio, color, texture and mass loss were performed. Fertilizers differed in terms of nutrient absorption associated with protein synthesis (N, S, B, Cu, Mn, Zn), especially where soil remineralizer was applied. Treatments without fertilization and that with organic fertilization enriched with biotite schist soil remineralizer also positively influenced fruit physicochemical properties such as color and texture. Fruits stored under refrigeration conditions showed the best results for the conservation of their qualitative characteristics. Under the conditions of the present study, it could be concluded that the postharvest life of P. cincinnata fruits stored under refrigeration at 100C is at least 60 days. This period is 30 days under ambient conditions.

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Main Authors: Rinaldi,Maria Madalena, Costa,Ana Maria, Malaquias,Juaci Vitória, Martins,Eder de Souza
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Fruticultura 2022
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-29452022000106001
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