Photosynthetic rates of six pistachio cultivars were studied including Ohadi, Kalleh-Ghochi, Akbari, AhmadAghaii, Rezaii Zoudras and Haratii. Measurements were done using OFF and ON shoots at different stages of fruit growth and development included: - Beginning of endocarp growth; - pith hardening; - Beginning of endosperm rapid growth; - end of embryo development; - ripening and harvesting ti...

The majority of the antioxidant and antidiabetic activities of fruits are anthocyanins, a group of polyphenolics that are responsible for the color of many fruits, vegetables and flowers. The harvesting time, storage conditions, maturity, extraction steps etc. are very important for the biological activities based on the alteration of chemical composition. The free radical scavenging and antidi...

The profitability of fresh citrus crops outlines the possibility using mechanical systems to reduce high cost manual harvesting operation. In this line, an experimental light shaker with low frequency and amplitude a hydraulic arm was developed. This device had been successfully used for ornamental trees. previous studies, it proven that removal percentage adequate, but slightly damaged fruit i...

Bael (Aegle marmelos Correa.) is one of the most important minor fruit crops with medicinal and antioxidant properties grown in India from sea level to moderately high altitude [1]. It belongs to the family Rutaceae and it’s type of fruit is amphisarca. Sarkar et al. [2] stated that it was originated from south East Asia. It flowers between April and May months, while harvesting is done in Apri...

Sea buckthorn a magic plant from Northern areas of Pakistan has multiple uses against various ailments, soil enrichment and environmental purposes. The fruit berries are rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, essential oil, Phytosterol and minerals (Fe, Ca, P, Mn and K). The micronutrient like vitamin C, oil, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium contents in fruit berries of cultivated sea buckth...