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How Shade and Sprays Affect Pomegranate Quality, Antioxidants, and Minerals
Jenn Hoskins
28th June, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at the University of Tehran found that shading pomegranate trees significantly reduced aril whitening (AW) in hot and dry climates
- Shaded pomegranate fruits had darker red arils, which are more desirable, and experienced less chilling injury during cold storage
- The combination of shading and a 0.15% sodium silicate spray increased antioxidant enzyme activities and improved overall fruit quality
References
Main Study
1) Fruit quality, antioxidant, and mineral attributes of pomegranate cv. Ghojagh, influenced by shading and spray applications of potassium sulfate and sodium silicate.
Published 27th June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-65084-3
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