Natural variation in fruits of Uapaca kirkiana in Zambia
1989; Elsevier BV; Volume: 26; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/0378-1127(89)90090-x
ISSN1872-7042
Autores Tópico(s)Banana Cultivation and Research
ResumoNatural variation in 5-seeded fruits of Uapaca kirkiana was investigated in Central and Northern Zambia during the fruiting season. Results revealed large variations in the fruit, skin, seed and pulp volume between the various-seeded fruits. In all areas, the 4-seeded fruits consistently were larger and thinner-skinned, and contained the most pulp. The largest of these fruits, found in Munte forests of Serenje district (central Zambia), had an average volume of 26.68 cm3 with 12.77 cm3 of pulp. These results suggest the grading of fruits according to size at harvest.
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