Studies on quality characteristics after fruit storage in some cherry varieties
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59463/dcv8e427Keywords:
diameter, height, pH, content of glucids, firmness, dry matterAbstract
In the process of cultivar promotion, in addition to the fruit ripening period and yield level, fruit quality represents a key evaluation criterion. Biometric, physiological, and biochemical characteristics play a decisive role in the selection of parent genotypes and, consequently, in assessing their breeding value.
The aim of the present study was to identify and characterize the valuable traits of several cherry cultivars after storage at 4°C for a period of 14 days. For this purpose, three cherry cultivars originating from Caraș - Severin County were analyzed: Van, Stella, and Rubin. Among these, the Van cultivar exhibited the largest fruit dimensions, followed by Rubin and Stella.
Throughout the storage period, a progressive decrease in fruit firmness was observed, most pronounced in the Stella cultivar after 14 days, while Van showed a less significant reduction, indicating a superior capacity for quality preservation during storage.
Determinations of the maturity stage, expressed through the Brix index, revealed that the Rubin cultivar had the highest soluble sugar content after 14 days of storage at 4°C, followed by Van and Stella.
The results obtained after 7 and 14 days of storage at 4°C indicated an increase in soluble carbohydrate content due to the enzymatic conversion of starch into glucose. At the same time, a reduction in juice acidity, fruit firmness, and dry matter content was recorded.
In conclusion, the analysis of the physical and biochemical characteristics of the studied cherry cultivars demonstrated that all genotypes can be considered valuable both for fresh consumption - due to their high pulp percentage (over 91%) - and as promising genetic material for breeding programs.
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