Fruit composition of organically and conventionally cultivated strawberry 'Polka
Year: 2009
Type: article
Abstract: The aim of this study was to elucidate the effect of cultivation technology and plant age on fruit composition of strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) 'Polka'. Strawberry fruits from two- and threeyear-old plantations were harvested on two conventional and two organic farms in South Estonia in 2008. Content of fruit dry matter (DM), ascorbic acid content (AAC), soluble solids content (SSC), titratable acidity (TA), anthocyanins (ACY) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) were recorded. The results indicate that the strawberries cultivated under organic farming conditions had higher SSC and contained more fruit DM, compared to the conventionally grown strawberries. Content of ACY and SSC was significantly influenced by plant age.
Source: Agronomy Research
Authors: Tõnu Tõnutare, Ulvi Moor, K. Mölder, P. Põldma
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $323
OpenAlex ID: W1651242959