Fruit characteristics of some scab-resistant and non-scab-resistant apple varieties
Abstract
Scab-resistant apple varieties are essential for organic farming, which has seen significant growth in Europe recently. Although breeding for scab resistance has produced several commercially competitive varieties, a truly exceptional candidate in terms of quality attributes is still lacking. Therefore, this research aimed to assess the fruit quality traits of ten apple varieties, including both scab-resistant and non-scab-resistant types, cultivated in different locations with similar climatic conditions. The traits evaluated encompassed both physical and chemical characteristics, such as fruit size, weight, shape, firmness, pH, water content, titratable acidity (TA), total soluble solid content (TSS), and Vitamin C levels. The results indicated that ‘Jonagold’ and ‘Pinova’ cultivars excelled in terms of physical properties, while ‘Pinova’ and ‘Champion’ cultivars’ chemical characteristics registered higher values as compared to other cultivars under study.
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