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Calcium Application Extends Postharvest Life of Carambola (Averrhoa carambola L.) Fruit
Horticultural Research (Japan), 2006 ゴレンシ（Averrhoa carambola L.）果実の貯蔵性の向上を目的にカルシウム処理を行った．250，500および0 ppm（無処理区）のCa-EDTA溶液に，収穫直後の果実を20分間浸漬した後，果柄部のみが同じカルシウム溶液に浸るよう設置し，30℃の条件で7日間貯蔵した．果実の貯蔵性に対する効果，果実内のカルシウム濃度およびシュウ酸結晶体の観察を行った．1）250 ppm区の果実は貯蔵7日目においてもその商品性を維持した．それらの果実は，0および500 ppm区と比較して果皮硬度およびシュウ酸含有量が高く，また呼吸量が抑制されていた．2）処理を行うことで果実内のすべての部位のカルシウム濃度は増大した．その値は，果肉や果皮と比較して綾部で最大を示した．3 ...
Tomoko Kaneta +3 more
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Postharvest Changes of Carambola Fruit (Averrhoa carambola L.) Picked at Different Ripening Stages [PDF]
HortScience, 1995 Carambola fruit collected at the dark-green, light-green, color-break, and ripe stages were evaluated during storage at 21C for up to 10 days. Fruit size, weight, postharvest changes in color, compositional characteristics, CO2 production, ethylene evolution, and weight loss were monitored daily. Fruit size ranged between 78 to 82 mm.
J. Siller +6 more
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Foods, 2023 Natural bioactive compounds play an important role in the prevention of various diseases. The exotic fruits Averrhoa carambola L. (star fruit), Cyphomandra betacea (tamarillo) and Myrciaria dubia (camu-camu) can be valuable sources of phytochemicals with
Dariusz Nowak +3 more
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Characterization of Guaiacol Peroxidase Enzyme from Carambola Fruit
Black Sea Journal of Agriculture, 2023 Carambola is a fruit grown in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Natural antioxidants including vitamin C, carotenoids, and certain phenolic substances are abundant in carambola fruit. As antioxidants support health by acting as nutraceutical and functional food additives, they help preserve food by preventing oxidation processes.
Ömer Taş, Maviş Yayla, Deniz Ekinci
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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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South Florida Tropicals: Carambola
EDIS, 2017 The carambola or star fruit is native to Southeast Asia. It was introduced to Florida about 100 years ago. This 4-page fact sheet is a major revision that discusses availability, selection, uses, nutritive value, and food safety during preparation of ...
Amy Simonne, Linda Bobroff
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Carambola Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
EDIS, 2005 This document provides a comprehensive overview of carambola, also known as star fruit, detailing its cultivation, varieties, and environmental requirements.
Jonathan H. Crane
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Short UV-C Treatment Prevents Browning and Extends the Shelf-Life of Fresh-Cut Carambola
Journal of Food Quality, 2017 In this work, we selected a short UV-C treatment for fresh-cut carambola and assessed its efficacy in supplementing the benefits of low temperature storage.
Carlota Moreno +5 more
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Drought Stress Induces Flowering and Enhances Carbohydrate Accumulation in Averrhoa Carambola
Horticultural Plant Journal, 2017 Star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) is an important fruit tree in tropical and subtropical Asia. The tree blooms several times and fruits accordingly within one year.
Pingping WU, Chubin WU, Biyan ZHOU
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Diversity of fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) species in French Guiana: their main host plants and associated parasitoids during the period 1994-2003 and prospects for management [PDF]
, 2013 Introduction. This study was carried out in French Guiana, over ten years (1994–2003) by three institutions (SPV, FDGPC and CIRAD); it updates the current state of knowledge of Tephritidae (both Dacini and Toxotrypanini tribes) species present in this ...
Aldo Malavasi +47 more
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