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The effects of herbicide soil management systems and nitrogen fertilizer on the eating quality of Cox’s Orange Pippin apples

1986; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 61; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/14620316.1986.11515725

0022-1589

Anne Richardson,

Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management

SummaryThe effects of herbicide soil management systems and the application of N fertilizer on the quality of stored Cox’s Orange Pippin apples were studied. Quality was assessed by a sensory panel and by instrumental measurements of fruit firmness and colour. Alcohol-insoluble solids, pectin, sugar and malic acid were also determined. Results showed that, although the additional application of N and the use of herbicides to reduce competition from grass may increase yields and fruit size, they may also produce softer fruit with a greener background colour and a lower content of alcohol-insoluble solids.