Molecular characterization of transformer, transformer-2, and doublesex genes in the carambola fruit fly, Bactrocera carambolae, revealing potential for genetic pest management. [PDF]
Insect SciAbstract Globalization and climate change may be driving the spread of the quarantine fruit fly, Bactrocera carambolae, highlighting the need for ecofriendly control methods like the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), which relies on releasing sterile males to reduce wild populations.
Laohakieat K, Poonsiri T, Aketarawong N.
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FRUIT AND FLOWER INDUCTION AND MANIPULATION OF CARAMBOLA (AVERRHOA CARAMBOLA L.) [PDF]
HortScience, 1992 In January of 1990, 72 axillary bud were labeled on each of 6 carambola ( Averrhoa carambola L.) trees. Six (6) buds per tree were harvested on a monthly basis and examined to determine their developmental state, which was classified as: reproductive, vegetative or undifferentiated.
Steve Ritter, Mary Lamberts
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Identification and functional analysis of SWEET gene family in Averrhoa carambola L. fruits during ripening [PDF]
PeerJ, 2021 Sugar Will Eventually be Exported Transporters (SWEETs), a type of sugar efflux transporters, have been extensively researched upon due to their role in phloem loading for distant sugar transport, fruit development, and stress regulation, etc.
Qihua Lin, Qiuzhen Zhong, Zehuang Zhang
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Polyamine treatments: an effective strategy to improve crop yield and fruit colour and to preserve quality of 'Mollar de Elche' pomegranate fruit during storage at chilling temperatures. [PDF]
J Sci Food AgricAbstract BACKGROUND Climate change in Spain is altering the optimal conditions for producing high‐quality ‘Mollar de Elche’ pomegranate fruit, due to reduced colour development in husk and arils. In addition, the pomegranate requires storage above 7–10 °C, depending on cultivar, to preserve its quality because it is susceptible to chilling injury (CI ...
Puente-Moreno J +6 more
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From freshness to preservation: insights into processing and storage impacts on purple passion fruit volatilome. [PDF]
J Sci Food AgricAbstract BACKGROUND Purple passion fruit is highly appreciated for its distinctive sweet flavour, low acidity, and aromatic profile, making it a desirable choice for fresh consumption and juice production. To ensure microbiological safety and extend shelf life, juice products typically undergo thermal pasteurization, which can alter their ...
Fonseca AM +4 more
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Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2021 Averrhoa carambola L. (star fruit) is an edible fruit that is extensively cultivated in southern China, Southeast Asia, India, and northern South America.
Fei Luan +7 more
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Dissecting the genome of star fruit (Averrhoa carambola L.) [PDF]
Horticulture Research, 2020 AbstractAverrhoa carambola is commonly known as star fruit because of its peculiar shape, and its fruit is a rich source of minerals and vitamins. It is also used in traditional medicines in countries such as India, China, the Philippines, and Brazil for treating various ailments, including fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and skin disease.
Yannan Fan +13 more
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Study on Optimization of fermentation technology of carambola enzyme [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2020 in this paper, a new type of Carambola enzyme was developed from tropical fruit carambola. Through single factor experiment and orthogonal experiment, the mixed fermentation was carried out by using yeast and plant lactobacillus.
Chen Baihua, Liu Hua, Zheng Qiqi
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Nutritional and medicinal properties of Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola): A review [PDF]
Food Science & Nutrition, 2021 AbstractStar fruit (Averrhoa carambola), a popular fruit in many parts of the world, is considered to have many beneficial nutritional and medicinal effects. However, harmful nephrotoxic and neurotoxic effects have also been described. In this review, we have discussed the reported beneficial effects of star fruit, explored the potential mechanisms for
Kasun Lakmal +3 more
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Liming and postharvest quality of carambola fruits [PDF]
Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2005 To determine the effects of lime application on the postharvest quality of carambola fruit, an experiment with carambola trees cultivated on an acid soil was conducted at the Bebedouro, São Paulo, Brazil. The trees were treated with increasing doses of lime during the pre-planting period.
Prado, Renato de Mello +3 more
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