Improving fruit traits of 'Braeburn' apples in low-altitude regions: The impact of foliar spray and rootstock interactions
Purpose: The ‘Braeburn’ apple, cultivated in Mashhad, Iran, has poor red coloration that affecting its marketability. This research studied the effects of mono-potassium phosphate (MKP) and calcium prohexadione (ProCa) on red pigment development and biochemical traits, as well as interactions with t...
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| description | Purpose: The ‘Braeburn’ apple, cultivated in Mashhad, Iran, has poor red coloration that affecting its marketability. This research studied the effects of mono-potassium phosphate (MKP) and calcium prohexadione (ProCa) on red pigment development and biochemical traits, as well as interactions with two rootstocks used for grafting. Research method: The experimental treatments included four concentrations of MKP (0, 0.1, 1.0, and 2.0 g/L) sprayed in three periods: 20 days after petal fall, 45 and 30 days before commercial fruit harvest. Furthermore, ProCa was also applied in four concentrations (0, 125, 250, and 500 mg/L), one month before harvest (three times with 10-day intervals). Findings: The results showed that M.9 rootstock led to larger fruit diameters compared to MM.111, but overall physical traits remained unchanged. Chemical applications significantly affected fruit diameter and firmness, with ProCa treatments (250 and 500 mg/L) yielding the highest firmness levels. Rootstock type influenced total acidity (TA), total soluble solids (TSS), flavor index, and vitamin C content. M.9 rootstock combined with MKP spray resulted in the best TA, TSS, and flavor index. However, higher ProCa concentrations negatively impacted color development and anthocyanin levels. Thus, cultivating red apple cultivars in low-altitude regions like Mashhad is not recommended due to environmental factors affecting pigmentation. Research limitations: There was no apple orchard of the same variety located in a higher altitude within the same region for a comparative analysis. Originality/Value: The article clearly emphasizes that the orchard establishment of the ‘Braeburn’ apple is not technically authorized for low altitude places (lower than 1000 m). |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e06a63a5282a48a6a3b66c820473d0ab2025-01-22T05:17:18ZengUniversity of BirjandJournal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research2588-48832588-61692025-03-018Issue 112513810.22077/jhpr.2024.7970.14063217Improving fruit traits of 'Braeburn' apples in low-altitude regions: The impact of foliar spray and rootstock interactionsLeili Habibzadeh0Mahdi Alizadeh1Mohammad Mehdi Sharifani2Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Plant Production, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, IranDepartment of Horticulture, Faculty of Plant Production, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, IranDepartment of Horticulture, Faculty of Plant Production, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Gorgan, IranPurpose: The ‘Braeburn’ apple, cultivated in Mashhad, Iran, has poor red coloration that affecting its marketability. This research studied the effects of mono-potassium phosphate (MKP) and calcium prohexadione (ProCa) on red pigment development and biochemical traits, as well as interactions with two rootstocks used for grafting. Research method: The experimental treatments included four concentrations of MKP (0, 0.1, 1.0, and 2.0 g/L) sprayed in three periods: 20 days after petal fall, 45 and 30 days before commercial fruit harvest. Furthermore, ProCa was also applied in four concentrations (0, 125, 250, and 500 mg/L), one month before harvest (three times with 10-day intervals). Findings: The results showed that M.9 rootstock led to larger fruit diameters compared to MM.111, but overall physical traits remained unchanged. Chemical applications significantly affected fruit diameter and firmness, with ProCa treatments (250 and 500 mg/L) yielding the highest firmness levels. Rootstock type influenced total acidity (TA), total soluble solids (TSS), flavor index, and vitamin C content. M.9 rootstock combined with MKP spray resulted in the best TA, TSS, and flavor index. However, higher ProCa concentrations negatively impacted color development and anthocyanin levels. Thus, cultivating red apple cultivars in low-altitude regions like Mashhad is not recommended due to environmental factors affecting pigmentation. Research limitations: There was no apple orchard of the same variety located in a higher altitude within the same region for a comparative analysis. Originality/Value: The article clearly emphasizes that the orchard establishment of the ‘Braeburn’ apple is not technically authorized for low altitude places (lower than 1000 m).https://jhpr.birjand.ac.ir/article_3217_a26077eb48707ddfffee3646d0da5132.pdfanthocyaninfirmnesspigmentpotassiumprohexadione calcium |
| spellingShingle | Leili Habibzadeh Mahdi Alizadeh Mohammad Mehdi Sharifani Improving fruit traits of 'Braeburn' apples in low-altitude regions: The impact of foliar spray and rootstock interactions Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research anthocyanin firmness pigment potassium prohexadione calcium |
| title | Improving fruit traits of 'Braeburn' apples in low-altitude regions: The impact of foliar spray and rootstock interactions |
| title_full | Improving fruit traits of 'Braeburn' apples in low-altitude regions: The impact of foliar spray and rootstock interactions |
| title_fullStr | Improving fruit traits of 'Braeburn' apples in low-altitude regions: The impact of foliar spray and rootstock interactions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Improving fruit traits of 'Braeburn' apples in low-altitude regions: The impact of foliar spray and rootstock interactions |
| title_short | Improving fruit traits of 'Braeburn' apples in low-altitude regions: The impact of foliar spray and rootstock interactions |
| title_sort | improving fruit traits of braeburn apples in low altitude regions the impact of foliar spray and rootstock interactions |
| topic | anthocyanin firmness pigment potassium prohexadione calcium |
| url | https://jhpr.birjand.ac.ir/article_3217_a26077eb48707ddfffee3646d0da5132.pdf |
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