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Evaluation of Some Quantitative and Qualitative Characteristics of Wonderful Pomegranate Cultivar and Its Comparison with Native Commercial Cultivars of Iran
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Vahideh Narjesi   , Sakineh Faraji , Ali Akbar Ghasemi-Soloklui |
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Abstract: (287 Views) |
Pomegranate cv. Wonderful was studied in one adaptation orchards in Saveh region during two years with local cultivars of Saveh (Malas and Alak) as randomized complete block design in four replications and three trees in each replication, and the vegetative characteristics of the tree, quantity and quality of fruit and biochemistry of their fruit juice was compared with each other. The Wonderful cultivar had average growth compared to native cultivars and had the highest fruit weight (403.17 g), aril weight (229.91 g), skin weight (177.4 g) and skin thickness (3.87 mm); but the percentage of juice was higher in Malas cultivar. The color of the skin of the fruit in Wonderful, like Alak, was dark red and all three had red arils. The percentage of fruit sunburn was high in Wonderful and Malas (22 and 23%, respectively). The highest cracked percentage (12.22%) and the lowest fruit yield (15.58 kg per tree) were observed in Wonderful. The smallest seed diameter was recorded in Wonderful, which was related to seed softness. Wonderful cultivar had higher TSS and taste index and less acid and had the highest total anthocyanin (35.19 mg L-1) and vitamin C (43.25 mg/100 cc). In Saveh region, cultivar Wonderful was superior or similar to native cultivar in many traits; but due to the sensitivity of the skin to cracking, the time of fruit harvest should be chosen carefully. Wonderful cultivar due to its marketable appearance (large fruits with red skin), desirable aril traits (red arils with soft seed), good juice taste (high TSS, less acid and sweeter taste) and high nutritional value (high anthocyanin and vitamin C) can be more useful for fresh consumption. |
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| Keywords: Compatibility, Yield, Wonderful |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Pomology
Received: 2024/09/10 | Accepted: 2025/02/16 | Published: 2025/03/12
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