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<p>This experiment was performed at the Regional Horticultural Research Sub-Station Bhaderwah of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu) in District Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, India, during the 2022–2023 growing season. The study was undertaken to tackle the challenge of enhancing the physical and biochemical quality of apples, along with extending their shelf life after harvest. The experimental treatments involved the application of calcium chloride (CaCl<sub>2</sub>) at concentrations of 0.4%, 0.6%, and 0.8%, and boric acid (H<sub>3</sub>BO<sub>3</sub>) at concentrations of 0.2%, 0.4%, and 0.6%, along with their combinations. The study focused on evaluating various physical, biochemical, and post-harvest parameters of ‘Oregon Spur’ cultivar across the different treatments. The findings revealed that the treatment designated as T10 (0.6% CaCl<sub>2</sub> + 0.2% H<sub>3</sub>BO<sub>3</sub>) yielded the highest values in physical parameters such as average fruit weight (170.91 g), fruit length (6.50 cm), fruit diameter (6.72 cm), and fruit volume (171.05 cm<sup>3</sup>). Conversely, treatment T11 (0.6% CaCl<sub>2</sub> + 0.4% H<sub>3</sub>BO<sub>3</sub>) resulted in superior biochemical and post-harvest outcomes, including the highest total soluble solids (TSS) concentration (13.72°Brix), TSS/acid ratio (59.65), total sugar content (10.19%), reducing sugar content (8.25%), non-reducing sugar content (1.84%), chlorophyll content (SPAD value of 53.70), fruit firmness (7.62 kg&#xa0;cm<sup>−2</sup>), and extended shelf life under room temperature (29.30 days), refrigerated conditions (102.50 days), and controlled atmosphere (CA) storage (185.50 days). Additionally, this treatment achieved the highest organoleptic ratings on a&#xa0;9-point hedonic scale and quality grading alongside the lowest titratable acidity (0.23%). It is concluded that treatment T10 (0.6% CaCl<sub>2</sub> + 0.2% H<sub>3</sub>BO<sub>3</sub>) significantly enhanced the physical attributes of the apple cultivar ‘Oregon Spur’. In contrast, treatment T11 (0.6% CaCl<sub>2</sub> + 0.4% H<sub>3</sub>BO<sub>3</sub>) demonstrated a&#xa0;profound impact on biochemical parameters, post-harvest quality, and shelf-life extension. This study highlights the potential benefits of optimized calcium chloride and boric acid applications in improving the quality and longevity of apple fruits.</p>

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Synergistic Effect of Calcium and Boron on Apple cv. ‘Oregon Spur’: Enhancing Quality and Extending Shelf Life

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    2025年6月6日

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  • Zahid Ayoub Bhat,
  • Mahital Jamwal,
  • Nirmal Sharma,
  • Zahid Nabi Sheikh,
  • Neha Sharma,
  • Dalia Fouad,
  • Farid S. Ataya,
  • Haziq Shabir

摘要

This experiment was performed at the Regional Horticultural Research Sub-Station Bhaderwah of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu) in District Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, India, during the 2022–2023 growing season. The study was undertaken to tackle the challenge of enhancing the physical and biochemical quality of apples, along with extending their shelf life after harvest. The experimental treatments involved the application of calcium chloride (CaCl2) at concentrations of 0.4%, 0.6%, and 0.8%, and boric acid (H3BO3) at concentrations of 0.2%, 0.4%, and 0.6%, along with their combinations. The study focused on evaluating various physical, biochemical, and post-harvest parameters of ‘Oregon Spur’ cultivar across the different treatments. The findings revealed that the treatment designated as T10 (0.6% CaCl2 + 0.2% H3BO3) yielded the highest values in physical parameters such as average fruit weight (170.91 g), fruit length (6.50 cm), fruit diameter (6.72 cm), and fruit volume (171.05 cm3). Conversely, treatment T11 (0.6% CaCl2 + 0.4% H3BO3) resulted in superior biochemical and post-harvest outcomes, including the highest total soluble solids (TSS) concentration (13.72°Brix), TSS/acid ratio (59.65), total sugar content (10.19%), reducing sugar content (8.25%), non-reducing sugar content (1.84%), chlorophyll content (SPAD value of 53.70), fruit firmness (7.62 kg cm−2), and extended shelf life under room temperature (29.30 days), refrigerated conditions (102.50 days), and controlled atmosphere (CA) storage (185.50 days). Additionally, this treatment achieved the highest organoleptic ratings on a 9-point hedonic scale and quality grading alongside the lowest titratable acidity (0.23%). It is concluded that treatment T10 (0.6% CaCl2 + 0.2% H3BO3) significantly enhanced the physical attributes of the apple cultivar ‘Oregon Spur’. In contrast, treatment T11 (0.6% CaCl2 + 0.4% H3BO3) demonstrated a profound impact on biochemical parameters, post-harvest quality, and shelf-life extension. This study highlights the potential benefits of optimized calcium chloride and boric acid applications in improving the quality and longevity of apple fruits.