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Advances in Horticultural Science
Avidan, B., Institute of Plant Science, Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center, PO Box 6, 50 250 Bet-Dagan, Israel
Meni, Y., Institute of Plant Science, Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center, PO Box 6, 50 250 Bet-Dagan, Israel
Tsur, N., Institute of Plant Science, Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center, PO Box 6, 50 250 Bet-Dagan, Israel
The time of olive harvest of both oil and table cultivars can have a profound influence on the yield, oil quality, and the relations between different smell and taste components. However, there are very few clear guidelines that producers can use to determine the optimum harvest period. In this study the fruit growth pattern of olive cv. Kadesh, Souri, and Barnea were characterized followed by determination of the changes in oil quantity, color and detachment force, in order to optimize harvest time. Our study has shown that the pattern of fruit growth in olive is similar to other stone fruits. After the stone hardening stage, both the fruit weight and the oil content increase dramatically. It then slows as full ripeness approaches and declines slightly as fruit becomes over ripe. Fruit color changes from 'lime green' to pale 'straw' green as fruit matures, and subsequently changes color to purple and then black as it becomes fully ripe. Fruit detachment force declines steadily as fruit develops. Fruit detachment force drops sharply when fruit reaches full ripeness and fruit drop increases. The possibilities of using these findings for developing indices which can help producers to determine the optimum harvest period are discussed.
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Composition and morphology changes in olive fruit as indication of maturation
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Avidan, B., Institute of Plant Science, Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center, PO Box 6, 50 250 Bet-Dagan, Israel
Meni, Y., Institute of Plant Science, Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center, PO Box 6, 50 250 Bet-Dagan, Israel
Tsur, N., Institute of Plant Science, Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani Center, PO Box 6, 50 250 Bet-Dagan, Israel
Composition and morphology changes in olive fruit as indication of maturation
The time of olive harvest of both oil and table cultivars can have a profound influence on the yield, oil quality, and the relations between different smell and taste components. However, there are very few clear guidelines that producers can use to determine the optimum harvest period. In this study the fruit growth pattern of olive cv. Kadesh, Souri, and Barnea were characterized followed by determination of the changes in oil quantity, color and detachment force, in order to optimize harvest time. Our study has shown that the pattern of fruit growth in olive is similar to other stone fruits. After the stone hardening stage, both the fruit weight and the oil content increase dramatically. It then slows as full ripeness approaches and declines slightly as fruit becomes over ripe. Fruit color changes from 'lime green' to pale 'straw' green as fruit matures, and subsequently changes color to purple and then black as it becomes fully ripe. Fruit detachment force declines steadily as fruit develops. Fruit detachment force drops sharply when fruit reaches full ripeness and fruit drop increases. The possibilities of using these findings for developing indices which can help producers to determine the optimum harvest period are discussed.
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