This study was conducted to examine fruit quality, chemical and biochemical properties of 20 strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L.) genotypes that naturally spread in Bulancak district of Giresun province. In this context, fruit size, pH, SSC (Solible Solid Content), color indices, specific sugars, Vitamin C, citric and malic acids were detected in the fruit samples of the evaluated genotpes. Fruit weight varied between 2.33 and 4.69 g, fruit width 16.85 and 20.62 mm, fruit length 14.52 and 17.93 mm, pH 3.36 and 3.88, SSC 11.60 and 19.60%. The range of the results of glucose, sucrose, fructose and total sugars were 2.32-8.34 g 100 g-1, 0.02-1.93 g 100 g-1, 3.08-17.93 g 100 g-1 and 7.17-27.18 g 100 g-1, respectively. The amount of vitamin C contained in the fruits of strawberry tree was determined as 13.53-126.60 mg 100 g-1, the amount of citric acid was 0.16-0.69% and the amount of malic acid was 0.27- 1.30%.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Agricultural Engineering (Other) |
Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Publication Date | May 15, 2024 |
Submission Date | February 9, 2024 |
Acceptance Date | March 20, 2024 |
Published in Issue | Year 2024 Volume: 7 Issue: 3 |