Feijoa is an aromatic fruit and the essential oil from feijoa peel could be a valuable by-product in the juicing industry. An initial comparison of the essential oil extraction methods, steam-distillation and hydro-distillation, was conducted.
Yaoyao Peng +2 more
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Path analysis for selection of feijoa with greater pulp weight
: The objective of this paper was to identify the direct and indirect effects of feijoa fruits (Acca sellowiana) traitson pulp weight, in order to use these traits in indirect genotypes selection. Fruits of five feijoa plants were collected in Rio Grande
Joel Donazzolo +5 more
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Thirteen varieties of feijoa (Feijoa sellowiana) fruit were collected and the physical and chemical properties of feijoa peel, flesh, seed, and leaf were analyzed. Large diversities in the physicochemical characteristics and phenolic and volatile composition among various parts and between different varieties of feijoa were observed.
Noor Ariefandie Febrianto, Fan Zhu
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The years of studying feijoa plants cultivated in the humid subtropics of the Krasnodar Territory have shown the necessity for selection of forms from seed populations with different maturity of fruits, high yields and high fruit quality. Seven promising
Z. M. Omarova, R. V. Kulyan
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Butia catarinensis as a Sustainable Ingredient in Brazilian Mead: Chemical Properties, Volatile Composition, Sensory Profile and Consumer Acceptance. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Mead is a fermented alcoholic beverage traditionally produced with honey, water, and yeast, with possible variations through the addition of fruits or spices. Butia catarinensis is a native Brazilian fruit with high sensory appeal, traditionally used in cachaça but underexplored in fermented beverages.
Sant'Ana RRA +9 more
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TLC-bioautography-guided identification and assessment of the antibacterial compounds from Feijoa sellowiana. [PDF]
Abstract Introduction A rapid procedure was developed for the targeted isolation and assessment of antibacterial compounds from plant‐based materials. The effectiveness of this method was demonstrated using Feijoa sellowiana fruit peels. Objective The objectives of this study are as follows: develop an efficient procedure utilizing direct thin‐layer ...
Xu W, Shi D, Chen K, Popovich DG.
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Phenological development of fruits in cultivars of feijoa (Acca sellowiana) and its relationship with South American fruit fly infestation [PDF]
: The present study aimed to evaluate the developmental phases of feijoa fruits associated with infestation by Anastrepha fraterculus (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) and the nonpreference of fruit flies for ripe fruits of feijoa.
Hellen Aparecida Arantes dos Santos +5 more
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Multifunctional Role of Acca sellowiana from Farm Management to Postharvest Life: A Review
Feijoa (Acca sellowiana (O. Berg) Burret syn Feijoa sellowiana Berg) is a monotypic species belonging to the Myrtaceae family. Feijoa is cultivated in different countries, and it is mainly consumed as fresh fruit, due to its attractive nutritional ...
Thomas Vatrano +6 more
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Postharvest behavior of feijoa fruit (Acca sellowiana Berg) subjected to different 1-MCP doses and storage temperatures [PDF]
Feijoa is a promising crop in Colombia with high export potential. However, its postharvest shelf-life is short since it is a climacteric fruit with high respiration rates and susceptibility to fruit flies. Techniques such as refrigeration and the use of
Javier Giovanni Álvarez-Herrera +2 more
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Fruit respiration: putting alternative pathways into perspective. [PDF]
Summary Over the past century, research has significantly advanced our understanding of fruit respiration, from (eco)physiological processes to molecular mechanisms. This review focuses on the functional relevance and regulatory roles of mitochondrial alternative respiratory pathways (ARPs) during fruit growth and ripening.
Iglesias-Sanchez A +4 more
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