Affiliation:
1. Division of Applied Life Science, Graduate School of Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
2. Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
3. Fruit Research Division, National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
Abstract
Peaches are one of the most popular fruits around the globe. Selecting the optimum harvesting maturity for peaches is crucial in assuring high-quality fruits. This study is a model for determining the ideal harvest time for a robot harvester. Our study was carried out over two years on ‘Mihong’ peaches during days after full bloom (DAFB) 71 to 90 in 2021 and DAFB 64 to 84 in 2022 to select the optimal maturity index through a quality survey. The fruit size, soluble solids content (SSC), titratable acidity (TA), firmness, peel color (L*, a*, b*, chroma, and hue), and ethylene production were investigated. Fruit size showed the regular double sigmoid curve, and SSC increased while firmness and TA decreased with time. The samples left in storage conditions in 2022 showed a massive change in SSC and firmness after DAFB 74, implying the optimum harvesting stage. Interestingly, color values manifest the same consequence with a*, b*, and hue by reaching a plateau with apex side color values after DAFB 74, indicating the desired maturity. Overall, the results show that color values are an outstanding non-destructive alternative to typical destructive measurements for determining the exact time to harvest ‘Mihong’ peaches.
Funder
The Cooperative Research Program for Agriculture Science and Technology Development
Subject
Horticulture,Plant Science
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