PJB-2024-563
PRE-HARVEST APPLICATION OF ORGANIC EXTRACTS TO MAINTAIN THE QUALITY, ENZYMATIC ACTIVITIES, AND SHELF LIFE OF CHERRY (PRUNUS AVIUM)
Muhammad Hadi Abbas
Abstract
Prunus avium is a non-climacteric fruit and belongs to the Rosaceae family. This fruit is readily accessible and popular among customers due to its taste, red color, flavor, and health advantages. Natural extract has traditionally been used to improve the overall appearance and preservation of food. The influence of Moringa leaf extract, neem leaf extract, and pomegranate peel extract on the postharvest quality of sweet cherry fruit was evaluated in this study during 8 days’ storage period at ambient conditions. The use of extracts significantly enhanced the postharvest quality throughout the storage period and reduced fruit weight loss, fruit decay and maintain ascorbic acid, total flavonoid, total phenolic, antioxidant, anthocyanin, and enzymatic activity (SOD, POD, CAT, MDA, and PPO) of cherry fruit compared to untreated. This study showed that fruits treated with 30%MLE, 20% NLE, and 30%PPE as compared to other treatments have good quality and maximum postharvest life during storage.
Keywords: Moringa. Neem. Pomegranate extract. PPO. Antioxidants
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