Characterization of accessions and ripening stages of Rio-Grande cherry (Eugenia involucrata DC.)

• Grant number: 19/04706-1
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master
• Start date: June 01, 2019
• End date: February 29, 2020
• Field of knowledge: Agronomical Sciences - Agronomy - Crop Science
• Principal Investigator: Angelo Pedro Jacomino
• Grantee: Barbara Della Antonia
• Host Institution: Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz (ESALQ). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Piracicaba , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 14/12606-3 - Fruits of the Atlantic Forest potentially functional potential: characterization, plant propagation and postharvest conservation, AP.TEM

Abstract

The Atlantic Forest is a biome rich in biodiversity, having in its composition fruit species with a high genetic value - with physical-chemical characteristics widely variable and potentially functional. Among the native species of this biome, the Myrtaceae family stands out, both for its diversity and dominance.  Less popular species of this family, such as the Rio Grande cherry (Eugenia involucrata DC.), have been studied due to their potential for market insertion.   Thus, the aim of this work is to characterize Rio Grande cherry from different accessions and determine its the harvesting point, in order to improve the postharvest quality and the selection of parent plants with potential for consumption in natura and/or industrialization. For this purpose, Rio Grande cherry accessions will be analyzed for their physical-chemical aspects and bioactive compounds.  In addition, these physical-chemical characteristics together with the respiratory behavior at different ripening stages will be used to determine the harvest point. This study intends to offer essential information regarding native fruit species in Brazil, as well as to allow the insertion of this fruit in the market, through the selection of parent plants for future orchards in commercial scale. (AU)

Academic Publications

(References retrieved automatically from State of São Paulo Research Institutions)

ANTONIA, Barbara Della. Postharvest quality of cherry of the Rio Grande (Eugenia involucrata DC.): characterization of accessions and maturation stages. 2020. Master's Dissertation - Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz (ESALA/BC) Piracicaba.