Development of a browning inhibitor for fresh-cut apples that would not support human pathogen survival was investigated. Granny Smith and Fuji wedges were treated with acidic or neutral browning inhibitors with and without addition of sodium hexametaphosphate. Wedges in modified atmosphere packaging pouches were observed for browning during storage at 4 °C and 10 °C. A pH 2.9 dip containing as...

Bilinen en eski ve basit dallandırma yöntemi bir budama tekniği olan tepe kesimidir. Tepe kesimine alternatif çok sayıda teknik geliştirilmiş olmakla birlikte henüz pratikte tüm çeşitler için kabul görmüş metodu bulunmamaktadır. Bu çalışmayla kesimi farklı bitki büyüme düzenleyici maddeler içeren uygulamaların 2 yaşlı fidanların kalitesi üzerine ekileri incelenmiştir. Çalışmada dört elma çeşidi...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS The xylem in fruit of a number of species becomes dysfunctional as the fruit develops, resulting in a reduction of xylem inflow to the fruit. Such a reduction may have consequential effects on the mineral balance of the fruit. The aim of this study was to elucidate the dynamics and nature of xylem failure in developing apples (Malus domestica) showing differing susceptibilit...