Physical, Organoleptic, and Phytochemical Valuation of the Promising Greek Kiwifruit Genotype Arta Kiwifruit
To evaluate a new kiwifruit genotype named “Arta Kiwifruit”, a comparative analysis of fruit physical characteristics and biochemical composition in comparison to the widely cultivated Hayward cultivar took place, both at harvest and after a storage period for two successive years. The findings reve...
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| author | Anna Kosta Nikoleta-Kleio Denaxa Athanasios Tsafouros Efstathios Ntanos Efthalia Stathi Eleni Tani Peter Anargyrou Roussos |
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| description | To evaluate a new kiwifruit genotype named “Arta Kiwifruit”, a comparative analysis of fruit physical characteristics and biochemical composition in comparison to the widely cultivated Hayward cultivar took place, both at harvest and after a storage period for two successive years. The findings revealed that “Arta Kiwifruit” holds a significant advantage, as it features a larger fruit size, is approximately 34% heavier than “Hayward”, and boasts a distinct shape characterized by a bigger length. Both genotypes exhibited similar dry matter content. No significant difference was observed in protein content, or total phenolic compounds between the two genotypes, while “Hayward” exhibited a significantly higher concentration of sugars and higher sweetness index. “Hayward” demonstrated also increased levels of chlorophyll at harvest, along with higher concentrations of carotenoids. “Hayward” during the first year presented higher antioxidant activity both at harvest and after storage. On the other hand, “Arta Kiwifruit” displayed elevated amino acid concentrations compared to “Hayward”, both at harvest and after storage. Phenotypic traits, as well as the genetic analysis using inter-simple sequence repeats (ISSR) markers, further confirmed the distinct genetic profile of “Arta Kiwifruit”, highlighting its potential significance for kiwifruit breeding programs and commercial use. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fb8942b3694c41dc80bc0f15156b21eb2023-12-22T14:12:27ZengMDPI AGHorticulturae2311-75242023-11-01912127610.3390/horticulturae9121276Physical, Organoleptic, and Phytochemical Valuation of the Promising Greek Kiwifruit Genotype Arta KiwifruitAnna Kosta0Nikoleta-Kleio Denaxa1Athanasios Tsafouros2Efstathios Ntanos3Efthalia Stathi4Eleni Tani5Peter Anargyrou Roussos6Laboratory of Pomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Pomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Pomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Pomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Plant Breeding and Biometry, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Plant Breeding and Biometry, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, 118 55 Athens, GreeceLaboratory of Pomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, 118 55 Athens, GreeceTo evaluate a new kiwifruit genotype named “Arta Kiwifruit”, a comparative analysis of fruit physical characteristics and biochemical composition in comparison to the widely cultivated Hayward cultivar took place, both at harvest and after a storage period for two successive years. The findings revealed that “Arta Kiwifruit” holds a significant advantage, as it features a larger fruit size, is approximately 34% heavier than “Hayward”, and boasts a distinct shape characterized by a bigger length. Both genotypes exhibited similar dry matter content. No significant difference was observed in protein content, or total phenolic compounds between the two genotypes, while “Hayward” exhibited a significantly higher concentration of sugars and higher sweetness index. “Hayward” demonstrated also increased levels of chlorophyll at harvest, along with higher concentrations of carotenoids. “Hayward” during the first year presented higher antioxidant activity both at harvest and after storage. On the other hand, “Arta Kiwifruit” displayed elevated amino acid concentrations compared to “Hayward”, both at harvest and after storage. Phenotypic traits, as well as the genetic analysis using inter-simple sequence repeats (ISSR) markers, further confirmed the distinct genetic profile of “Arta Kiwifruit”, highlighting its potential significance for kiwifruit breeding programs and commercial use.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/9/12/1276amino acidsmolecular analysisorganic acidsorganoleptic characteristicsphenolic compoundsphotosynthesis |
| spellingShingle | Anna Kosta Nikoleta-Kleio Denaxa Athanasios Tsafouros Efstathios Ntanos Efthalia Stathi Eleni Tani Peter Anargyrou Roussos Physical, Organoleptic, and Phytochemical Valuation of the Promising Greek Kiwifruit Genotype Arta Kiwifruit Horticulturae amino acids molecular analysis organic acids organoleptic characteristics phenolic compounds photosynthesis |
| title | Physical, Organoleptic, and Phytochemical Valuation of the Promising Greek Kiwifruit Genotype Arta Kiwifruit |
| title_full | Physical, Organoleptic, and Phytochemical Valuation of the Promising Greek Kiwifruit Genotype Arta Kiwifruit |
| title_fullStr | Physical, Organoleptic, and Phytochemical Valuation of the Promising Greek Kiwifruit Genotype Arta Kiwifruit |
| title_full_unstemmed | Physical, Organoleptic, and Phytochemical Valuation of the Promising Greek Kiwifruit Genotype Arta Kiwifruit |
| title_short | Physical, Organoleptic, and Phytochemical Valuation of the Promising Greek Kiwifruit Genotype Arta Kiwifruit |
| title_sort | physical organoleptic and phytochemical valuation of the promising greek kiwifruit genotype arta kiwifruit |
| topic | amino acids molecular analysis organic acids organoleptic characteristics phenolic compounds photosynthesis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/9/12/1276 |
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