Daniel Grigorie Dinu, Vitale Nuzzo, Giulia Gestri, Giuseppe Montanaro, Laura Rustioni
{"title":"Image-based Appraisal of Woody Starch Reserves in Grapevine","authors":"Daniel Grigorie Dinu, Vitale Nuzzo, Giulia Gestri, Giuseppe Montanaro, Laura Rustioni","doi":"10.1007/s40003-023-00680-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-023-00680-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Maintaining stable yield in a climate change scenario requires the implementation of adaptive strategies for vine and vineyard management. Knowing the level of starch stored in perennial vine organs may help to reduce the risk of environmental constraints. Therefore, the development of decision support tools is important to assist winegrowers. The aim of this work was to test the possibility of estimating the starch content in grapevine woody tissues using digital imaging analysis. A colorimetric index (CI) based on red (<i>R</i>), green (<i>G</i>), and blue (<i>B</i>) mean pixel values was proposed and compared with an existing spectrophotometric index (SI). Shoots of three grapevine cultivars were collected during the 2020 dormant season and forced to produce new rooted cuttings. From these cuttings, a total of 73 internodes were sampled and their woody sections stained with Lugol’s iodine solution and CI and SI determined. In the three varieties, the CI well correlated with the SI (Spearman’s test ranged from − 0.84 to − 0.93, <i>p</i> < 0.0001). The resulting CI-based model developed can accurately (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> = 0.84) predict the SI confirming it is a reliable method for the digital determination of woody reserves in grapevine, supporting management decisions in viticulture.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"13 1","pages":"182 - 187"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40003-023-00680-9.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139156263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Miguel Nolasco, Gustavo Ovando, Silvina Sayago, Mónica Bocco
{"title":"Efficient and Sustainable Crop Intensification: An Assessment of Phenofit Algorithm and Envelope Crop Classification Method for its Monitoring","authors":"Miguel Nolasco, Gustavo Ovando, Silvina Sayago, Mónica Bocco","doi":"10.1007/s40003-023-00685-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-023-00685-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>To optimize use of land, farmers need to make decisions regarding grain varieties, rotation, different crop management systems, and whether to sow a single or double crop in a calendar year. In Córdoba (Argentina), the predominant crops are wheat, soybean and maize, sown as single crop (SC) or double crop (DC) sequences (wheat–soybean or wheat–maize). The objective of this work was to compare Phenofit algorithm and Envelope Crop Classification (ECC) method to identify the presence of SC or DC using MODIS-NDVI temporal series. Calibration and validation were carried out using field data acquired from 2015 to 2018. NDVI signatures of each plot were compared with SC and DC temporal NDVI profiles and the class membership was determined when at least 50% of values fell inside of one profile and the difference between classes was positive. The results showed that the ECC/Phenofit present overall accuracy between 96/90 and 98/92% and Kappa coefficients from 91/82 to 97/95%, respectively. On average, when the ECC was applied, the percentages of the study area detected as DC were between 18.3 and 28.7%, for the considered periods, while the area occupied with SC decreased from 64 to 49.5%. ECC and Phenofit are very good methods for detecting double crop.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"13 2","pages":"364 - 374"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139161133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hygor Kristoph Muniz Nunes Alves, Alexandre Maniçoba da Rosa Ferraz Jardim, George do Nascimento Araújo Júnior, Luciana Sandra Bastos de Souza, Carlos André Alves de Souza, Cleber Pereira Alves, Renan Matheus Cordeiro Leite, Ênio Farias de França e Silva, Fleming Sena Campos, Thieres George Freire da Silva
{"title":"How Multiple Agricultural Production Systems Alter the Growth and Development of the Forage Cactus in a Semi-arid Environment","authors":"Hygor Kristoph Muniz Nunes Alves, Alexandre Maniçoba da Rosa Ferraz Jardim, George do Nascimento Araújo Júnior, Luciana Sandra Bastos de Souza, Carlos André Alves de Souza, Cleber Pereira Alves, Renan Matheus Cordeiro Leite, Ênio Farias de França e Silva, Fleming Sena Campos, Thieres George Freire da Silva","doi":"10.1007/s40003-023-00681-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-023-00681-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Different agronomic practices can change the morphological and productive responses of forage cactus to the cultivation environment. Therefore, studying the effects of the management adopted is essential to improve crop performance. The objective was to evaluate how the phenology, the morphophysiological indicators, and the cutting moment of cactus forage are influenced by different agronomic practices. Four experiments were evaluated in the Brazilian semi-arid region between 2017 and 2020, using the following practices: cactus clones [<i>Opuntia</i> (OEM) and <i>Nopalea</i> (MIU and IPA)]; water availability (0%, 40%, 80%, 100% and 120% of crop evapotranspiration—ET<sub>c</sub>); mulch levels (0, 5, 10, 15 and 18 Mg ha<sup>−1</sup>); and intercropping [OEM/millet (cv. IPA Bulk-1-BF)]. Every 30 and 90 days, respectively, biometric and biomass data of the cultures were collected. Data were subjected to statistical analysis, and sigmoid regression models were generated. On average, the highest DM accumulation was observed in the OEM clone (0.0097 Mg ha<sup>−1</sup> °C day<sup>−1</sup>) regardless of the system. The 80%ETc regimen favoured higher rates for <i>Nopalea</i> cacti. The exclusive cultivation of palm with cover favoured greater emission of cladodes (0.0583 units °C day<sup>−1</sup>) in relation to the intercropping. Regardless of the condition, the MIU cactus showed more phenophases. The adoption of practices reduced the cutting time of the cactus to 1225 °C day. Thus, management interventions must be adopted considering the cactus species present in the system, in order to improve the performance of the crop in the cultivation environment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"13 1","pages":"147 - 159"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139161718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nikrooz Bagheri, Ali Rajabipour, Alireza Sabzevari
{"title":"Zoning Suitable Land for the Cultivation of Rice, Wheat, and Barley by Integration of Artificial Intelligent Methods and Spatial Data","authors":"Nikrooz Bagheri, Ali Rajabipour, Alireza Sabzevari","doi":"10.1007/s40003-023-00686-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-023-00686-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Determination of suitable land for cultivating different crops is an essential action for increasing agricultural productivity. The present research is carried out to zone suitable lands for cultivating rice, wheat, and barley by integrating intelligent methods and spatial data in the Silakhor plane of Iran. Machine learning methods, including artificial neural network and random forest in integration with geographic information system data, are used for zoning. The nine agro ecological parameters were used as input layers. The suitability level as an output layer is classified into four classes: very suitable (S1), suitable (S2), relatively unsuitable (S3), and not suitable (N). The 720 samples were considered to evaluate the models. The 70% of sample data were used for training, 15% for testing, and 15% for validation. The coefficient of variation, root mean square error, and area under the ROC (Receiver Operating Characteristics) curve were obtained to evaluate the performance of the models. Based on the results, both methods have sufficient validity to assess the land suitability of rice, wheat, and barley in the studied area. By using the ANN model, 56.1%, 67.1%, and 80.7% of the studied areas were suitable for cultivating rice, wheat, and barley, respectively. By using the RF model, 58.6%, 58.3%, and 62.6% of the studied areas were suitable for cultivating rice, wheat, and barley, respectively.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"13 2","pages":"243 - 252"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138944182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohammed Mesnoua, Messaoud Roumani, Mohammed Tahirine, Karim Kadri, Aditya Parmar
{"title":"Effect of Pollen Quantity on Fruit Set, Seed Germination and Plantlet Vigor of Date Palm cv. Deglet Nour","authors":"Mohammed Mesnoua, Messaoud Roumani, Mohammed Tahirine, Karim Kadri, Aditya Parmar","doi":"10.1007/s40003-023-00682-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-023-00682-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Deglet Nour, the most frequent in Algeria and Tunisia date palm cultivar is commonly referred to as “queen of all dates” due to its superior quality in terms of texture and taste. Date palms are dioecious plants and require artificial pollination to reach an economic yield. Despite the development in artificial pollination methods, hand pollination is still the most used technique in North African countries. However, the practices remain not well controlled particularly in terms of pollen quality. Therefore, enormous pollen quantity was used for pollination. In this study, the effect of four pollen densities was recorded, which represent 67, 87 and 97% lower than the control pollen quantity. The effect was observed on fruit set, retention and quality; seed germination; and plantlets vigor. The fruit size and weight (fresh and dry matter), moisture content, and yield were significantly reduced with the decreasing pollen density. The fruit set was not influenced by pollen density in maturation stages; <i>kemari, khalal</i> and <i>rutab</i>. However, fruit retention decreased significantly by pollen density. The seed germination was reduced significantly; while, there was no effect on seedling growth between all pollen treatments. It was found that the density of one (67% lower than control) and three strands (control) had the same effect on the investigated properties. The study provides significant insights regarding how different pollen densities will affect the fruit quality and yield of date palms.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"13 1","pages":"64 - 71"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138948823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Abhijit Khadatkar, C. P. Sawant, A. P. Magar, R. U. Modi
{"title":"Development and Application of a Tractor-Operated Side Dispensing Type Farmyard Manure Applicator for Organic Fertilizer Application in Vineyards","authors":"Abhijit Khadatkar, C. P. Sawant, A. P. Magar, R. U. Modi","doi":"10.1007/s40003-023-00683-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-023-00683-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Chemical fertilizer is not only very hazardous to crops but also to human health and is a critical environmental pollutant. In vineyards, a huge amount of chemical fertilizer was applied to get higher yield. However, the application of farmyard manure (FYM) in vineyards can be the best possible way to enhance the yield and sustain good soil health. FYM application is the most drudgery prone operation in grapes cultivation, mostly done manually. Therefore, an automated solution was developed and assessed for the purpose of dispensing FYM alongside the plant roots on both sides consistently. The FYM applicator consisted of a mixing chamber, a hydraulic motor with a flow control valve, a pair of augurs for dispensing FYM and a conveyor-type side dispensing unit. The FYM applicator is operated with a hydraulic motor. The amount of FYM required can be controlled with the flow control valve as well as with the tractor engine speed. The FYM applicator has a width of 2.3–2.6 m to match the vineyard row spacing of 2.5–3.0 m. Dunnett test indicated that the rate of FYM application significantly (<i>p</i> < 0.05) changes with tractor engine speed, while physical properties vary with the material used for fabrication of the hopper. The equipment can deliver FYM at the rate of 7.8 kg/min from each outlet at 1000 rpm of the tractor engine speed, as per recommended dose. The field capacity and field efficiency of the developed FYM applicator are found to be 0.2 ha/h and 71%, respectively. This technology saves the cost of operation, labour and time by 88, 98 and 80%, respectively, with the added advantage of uniform FYM application in the vineyards.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"13 1","pages":"160 - 168"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138964965","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Plant Phosphorous Requirements Determined by the Sorption Isotherm Models in the Calcareous Soils","authors":"Khatereh Sarmasti, Amir Bostani","doi":"10.1007/s40003-023-00672-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-023-00672-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Soil P dynamics, as a function of soil buffering capacity, affecting P availability for plant use in different Iranian agricultural areas were investigated. The P buffering capacity and requirement of four different calcareous soils were investigated to determine: (1) P surface sorption using the isotherms models, and (2) the indices of buffering capacity and soil P requirement (SPR). Soil samples (0–30 cm) were collected from 26 different regions and following soil physicochemical analyses, 13 soils were selected for further investigation. The sorption isotherm models of Langmuir, Freundlich, Temkin and Van Huay were fitted to the selected soils to determine the P buffering indices including maximum buffering capacity (MBC, ranging from 7 to 127, average = 42 L kg<sup>−1</sup>), P buffering capacity (PBC, ranging from 11 to 78, average = 31 L kg<sup>−1</sup>), equilibrium buffering capacity (EBC, ranging from 17 to 80, average = 33 L kg<sup>−1</sup>), and soil buffering capacity (SBC, ranging from 7 to 120 L kg<sup>−1</sup>). The slopes of Temkin isotherm model (K<sub>2</sub>) and Van Huay (B<sub>VH</sub>) were used as the indices of buffering capacity (32 to 168, average = 87 L kg<sup>−1</sup>) and 26.85–211.05 (average = 93 L kg<sup>−1</sup>), respectively. The van Huay isotherm model was used to determine SPR (ranging from 42 to 225 L kg<sup>−1</sup>, average = 120 L kg<sup>−1</sup>). Soil indices were significantly and positively correlated with soil organic carbon and CaCO<sub>3</sub>. It is possible to predict plant P requirement in the experimental regions, and the similar regions, worldwide, as functions of soil colloidal properties (P buffering capacity), using the tested models.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"13 1","pages":"104 - 112"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138975004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vera Martínez-Barradas, Claudio Inostroza-Blancheteau, Ricardo Tighe-Neira, Jesús Lucina Romero-Romero, Andrés R. Schwember, Patricio Arce-Johnson
{"title":"Drought Tolerance Evaluation of ‘Zorzal,’ the Most Cultivated Common Bean in Chile, a Country Facing Desertification","authors":"Vera Martínez-Barradas, Claudio Inostroza-Blancheteau, Ricardo Tighe-Neira, Jesús Lucina Romero-Romero, Andrés R. Schwember, Patricio Arce-Johnson","doi":"10.1007/s40003-023-00679-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-023-00679-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>During the last decades, water distribution around the globe has been affected by climate change. Particularly, in Chile, the last decade has been marked by a mega-drought period, which has severely impacted agriculture. In this scenario, common bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.) has been seriously affected due to its dependence on irrigation. In this work, we studied how 'Zorzal,' the most sown cultivar in Chile copes with drought stress and the mechanisms used to deal with it. A greenhouse experiment was performed during the 2019–2020 growing season. Plants were subjected to a severe drought stress suspending irrigation at the pre-flowering stage. Photosynthetic parameters, chlorophyll concentration, relative leaf water content (RWC) and lipid peroxidation were analyzed at 7 and 21 days after water suspension, yield was analyzed at the end of the growing season, and those parameters were compared to a susceptible cultivar of the same gene pool ‘Arroz Tuscola.’ ‘Zorzal’ stood out for having diverse treats associated with drought tolerance, as maintaining stable RWC during drought stress, a better reactive oxygen species scavenging system than ‘Arroz Tuscola,’ and stable root biomass during the drought condition. However, seed production was significantly reduced. Our results evidence that ‘Zorzal,’ the most widely cultivated cultivar of common bean in Chile, has good physiological and anatomical treats for plant survivance under drought stress conditions. However, our study suggests that these characteristics may not be enough to maintain a stable seed production.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"13 1","pages":"41 - 52"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138594865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
André Ricardo Zeist, Juliane Macel Henschel, Amanda Carvalho Perrud, André Dutra Silva Júnior, Joana Nascimento Oliveira Zeist, Guilherme José Almeida Oliveira, Adriana Lima Moro, Juliano Tadeu Vilela de Resende
{"title":"Toward Drought Tolerance in Tomato: Selection of F2BC1 Plants Obtained from Crosses Between Wild and Commercial Genotypes","authors":"André Ricardo Zeist, Juliane Macel Henschel, Amanda Carvalho Perrud, André Dutra Silva Júnior, Joana Nascimento Oliveira Zeist, Guilherme José Almeida Oliveira, Adriana Lima Moro, Juliano Tadeu Vilela de Resende","doi":"10.1007/s40003-023-00678-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-023-00678-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The tomato plant (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> L.) demands more water than other vegetables. However, water availability has become a limiting factor worldwide due to climate change. Thus, it is essential to explore the genetic variability of species to develop genotypes with satisfactory yields under low water availability. In this context, the objective of this study was to identify water-deficit-tolerant plants within the genetic variability of tomatoes and to select drought-tolerant genotypes from the second generation of the first backcross (F<sub>2</sub>BC<sub>1</sub>). For this, seven wild accessions, three <i>S. lycopersicum</i> var. <i>cerasiforme</i> accessions, and six commercial cultivars were tested. Moreover, intra- and interspecific crosses were performed and from the crosses <i>S. lycopersicum</i> × <i>S. pennellii</i>, two F<sub>2</sub>BC<sub>1</sub> populations were obtained. Three experiments were conducted where the genotypes were subjected to water deficit and physiological and growth parameters. The commercial tomatoes were the most susceptible to water deficit. Among the tested <i>cerasiform</i> varieties, the RVC 66 accession was the least affected by the reduced water supply. The LA 716 accession (<i>S. pennellii</i>) had the highest tolerance to water deficit, followed by ‘LA 1401’ (<i>S. galapagense</i>) and ‘LA 1967’ (<i>S. chilense</i>). The LA 716 accession was the most promising to introgress drought tolerance-related genes in the commercial tomatoes compared to the intraspecific crosses. In addition, crossing between ‘LA 716’ and the commercial tomatoes ‘Clara’ and ‘Redenção’ allowed the development and selection of drought-tolerant F<sub>2</sub>BC<sub>1</sub> genotypes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"13 1","pages":"26 - 40"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138595778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sara Jelodarian, Vahid Abdossi, Vahid Zarrinnia, Alireza Talaie, Kambiz Larijani
{"title":"Application of Si and Ag Green Nanoparticles, Epibrassinolide, and Methyl Jasmonate Causes Delay in Decay of Malus Domestica Fruits via Improving Postharvest Physiology at Ambient Conditions","authors":"Sara Jelodarian, Vahid Abdossi, Vahid Zarrinnia, Alireza Talaie, Kambiz Larijani","doi":"10.1007/s40003-023-00675-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40003-023-00675-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The use of green and eco-friendly materials is growing in agriculture day by day. Nanoparticles (NPs) and plant growth regulators (PGRs) are the most applied agents in food and fruit preservation. This study is aimed to evaluate the effects of AgNPs, SiNPs, epibrassinolide, and methyl jasmonate on the several postharvest physiological traits and decay of <i>M. domestica</i> var. Fuji (apple) fruits at ambient conditions. Results showed that antioxidant-related traits including total phenols, catalase, and peroxidase activity increased in NPs and PGRs-treated fruits. Total protein content was also found to be higher than control. Total sugar content and pH value were observed to be low in NPs and PGRs-treated fruits, while titratable acidity was higher than control. Decay, one of the important indicators of postharvest quality, was highly lower in both NPs and PGRs-treated fruits, improving its shelf life during storage. The results of the current study revealed that both NPs and PGRs can be used as an alternative tool in fruit preservation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7553,"journal":{"name":"Agricultural Research","volume":"13 1","pages":"53 - 63"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-11-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135818786","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}