Volume 51 Number 1 Article 2
Year 1997 Month 1
Title: Irrigation Management Influence on Fruit Quality and Storage Life of īRedspur` and īGolden Delicious` Apples
Authors: S.R. Drake and R.G. Evans
Abstract:
During three crop seasons 'Redspur Delicious' apples (Malus domestica, Borkh) from furrow
irrigated plots had more red color and lower soluble solids content (SSC) than trickle irrigated
apples. 'Golden Delicious' from furrow irrigated plots were larger, softer and had lower SSC than
apples from trickle irrigated plots.
No carbohydrate or mineral differences were evident for
'Redspur' or 'Golden Delicious from furrow or trickle irrigation treatments.
No other fruit quality
differences were apparent between trickle or deficit-trickle irrigation treatments.
Fruit quality
losses occurred with both cultivars during storage, but losses were not related to irrigation type.
Good quality fruit was produced with all irrigation procedures, even under limited water.
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