Abstract

BACKGROUND: Soilless growth systems, developed mainly for vegetables and ornamental crops, have also been used recently as an alternative to soil culture for table grape in order to achieve optimal production performance. In this study, sensory, physical and chemical parameters were analysed in table grapes obtained from soil and soilless growth systems at harvest and during storage in air or modified atmosphere. RESULTS: At harvest, soilless-grown berries were 30% firmer than those grown in soil. Moreover, they showed 60% higher antioxidant activity and total phenol content than soil-grown fruits. Modified atmosphere storage resulted in a better quality of table grapes comparedwith those stored in air. Furthermore, soilless growth wasmore suitable than soil growth for preserving visual quality and controlling rachis browning and weight loss. CONCLUSION: Since the soilless system produces berries that are cleaner and of higher quality than those grown in soil, the implementation of soilless growth for the production of health-promoting and convenience fruits is suggested.

Autore Pugliese

• Santamaria Pietro

Tutti gli autori

• SANTAMARIA P.

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Anno di pubblicazione

2011

ISSN

0022-5142

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Numero di citazioni Scopus

16

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