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Öğe Anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in patients infected with hepatitis B virus(2005) Ustun S.; Aksoy U.; Ersoz G.; Yazar S.; Kilic E.[No abstract available]Öğe Assessment of the quality losses of fresh fig fruits during transportation [Taze İncir Meyvesinin Taşi{dotless}nmasi{dotless} Sirasinda Oluşan Kalite Kaybinin Deg`erlendirilmesi](2010) Çakmak B.; Alayunt F.N.; AkdenïZ R.C.; Aksoy U.; Can H.Z.Turkey is one of the main fig fruits producers in the World. The protection of the fig fruit quality in the chains from harvesting to marketing is very important. Vibration often causes some damages to perishable fruits in transportation and reduces their quality. The fruit injury due to vibration is related to the transportation characteristics of vehicles, packaging boxes and the conditions of the roads. The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of packaging box by different materials to decrease the damages of vertical vibration on the quality of three fresh fig varieties (Yediveren, Sarilop and Bursa Black) during transportation. The experiments were carried out in two stages. In the first stage; the frequency and acceleration values of truck were determined during the real transportation. In the second stage, these values were applied on the simulator (shaker) to examine the effect of vibration on fresh figs packaged with three different boxes. The results showed that the cardboard packaging box was not proper for transporting of the fresh fig fruits in all road conditions. The mass loss of fresh fig fruits packed with cardboard box were found to be 2.5 times more than extruded and expanded polystyrene boxes at 16 Hz frequency and 2.54 m s-2 acceleration. Sarilop fig variety was more damaged under the off-road. For long highway road conditions, Bursa Black fig variety was found the most affected fig variety. © Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi.Öğe Determining effect of phosphine (eco2fume®) fumigation under atmospheric and vacuum conditions on dried fig quality(Parlar Scientific Publications, 2015) Sen F.; Aksoy U.; Emekci M.; Ferizli A.G.Dried fruit are foods with a long shelf life although several factors, including storage pests, may limit their marketability. Prior to the decision to phase it out under the Montreal Protocol, Methyl Bromide (MB) was the most extensively used fumigant to control storage pests, due to its efficacy and relatively low cost. The objective of the study was to test the effectiveness of two phosphine (PH3) concentrations (1000 and 1500ppm) under conditions of normal atmospheric pressure (760mmHg) and vacuum (50 and lOOmmHg), in order to develop suitable alternatives to MB. For inclusion in the dried fig industry, MB alternatives should, of necessity, be able to prevent storage pest problems via brief exposure periods, as well as preserve the fruit quality. In the experiment, the major quality parameters were analyzed after two months of storage under ambient conditions and compared with the untreated (0% PH3/ 760mmHg) control. The results revealed that the phosphine treatments revealed no negative effects on the sugaring index, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of the dried figs; however, they exerted a limited effect on the water content, water activity and firmness of the treated fruit. Both the phosphine treatments, under vacuum at 50 mmHg, and 1500ppm PH3 at lOOmmHg resulted in lower L* and C* values causing darker fruit color. Therefore, ECOFUME® treatment for 24 hours is recommended due to its low investment, operational costs and short exposure period. © by PSP.Öğe The dried fig management and the potential for new products(International Society for Horticultural Science, 2017) Aksoy U.The edible fig, Ficus carica L., is one the oldest species domesticated by mankind. It is well adapted to the Mediterranean conditions and can be found dispersed in natural flora. As its nutritional and pharmaceutical properties are unfolded by research work, the demand is growing. The fig tree with its diverse horticultural properties offers fresh fruit in the spring and summer and dried fruit or processed products throughout the year. The fig fruit bears significant varietal differences. The fruiting behavior is different in breba bearing cultivars compared to the 'Smyrna' type cultivars. The fruit composition may differ significantly among cultivars as well as between pollinated and non-pollinated fruit of the same cultivar. Selecting the fig cultivars that fit best to the ecological conditions and address the consumer demand and harvesting at right maturity stage are the base lines for a profitable production. Fig fruit can be utilized as deep-frozen or processed for different purposes. The overall world market for dried figs is enlarging however the demand is always for safe and high quality produce.Öğe Effect of calcium based fertilization on dried fig (Ficus carica L. cv. Sari{dotless}lop) yield and quality(2008) Irget M.E.; Aksoy U.; Okur B.; Ongun A.R.; Tepecik M.Fig tree mainly spread in regions where Mediterranean climate prevails can be grown over a wide range of soils without any significant deficiency or toxicity symptoms of plant nutrients. Surveys revealed that, however, quality is highly affected by nutrition especially N, K and Ca in fig production for commercial drying. This research work was initiated based on few studies performed on fertilization of fig. The experiment was performed between 2000 and 2002 in three fig orchards of cv. Sari{dotless}lop (syn. Calimyrna) in Aydi{dotless}n-Turkey. Trees received seven types of fertilization as (i) untreated control; (ii) NPK (430 g N, 200 g P2O5 and 430 g K2O per tree); (iii) NPK + 70 g Ca; (iv) NPK + 140 g Ca; (v) NPK + 280 g Ca; (vi) NPK + 420 g Ca and (vii) N + 420 g Ca, Ca(NO3)2 used as the Ca source. Tested fertilizer applications showed significant differences in respect to yield and quality of fig. Basic NPK fertilization with additional 280 g Ca treatment increased overall quality by reducing the number of fruit with ostiole-end crack and sunscald. Results showed that applied fertilizers exerted significantly in reduction of cull ratio and could alleviate the negative impact of yearly drought conditions. © 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Öğe Effect of drying under plastic tunnels on drying rate and quality of fig (Ficus carica L. 'Sarilop')(International Society for Horticultural Science, 2017) Oksar R.E.; Şen F.; Aksoy U.Commercial sun-drying is widely practiced in fig (Ficus carica L. 'Sarilop') production in western Turkey. The quality can be adversely affected by the climatic conditions due to dew formation and risk of early rains. The study aimed to test a plastic tunnel developed as a model for fig drying and compare with open air conditions. Fruit partially dried on the tree were collected and further dried on trays placed in open-air or under tunnels. The trial was performed twice in August (Trial 1: early season) and in September (Trial 2: as late season). The temperature and relative humidity were monitored in both environments. The samples were taken at 0, 24, 48, 72, 96 and 120 h after placed on drying trays to analyze moisture content (%), water activity (aw) and physical and chemical quality parameters. The drying was terminated when moisture content was ?22 and/or water activity ?0.65. In Trial 1, the fruit moisture content and aw levels achieved after 72 h under the plastic tunnel were 22.3% and 0.63, respectively. However, these values were obtained after 96 h in open air. In Trial 2, similar levels were reached after 96 and 120 h under plastic tunnel and open air, respectively. The plastic tunnels shortened the drying period for 24 h in the early and late season.Öğe The effect of fruit ripening, altitude and harvest year on volatile compounds of virgin olive oil obtained from the Ayvalik variety(John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2016) Toker C.; Aksoy U.; Ertaş H.Research was aimed at the determination of the fatty acid and volatile composition of oils made from Ayvalik olives grown in Turkey and the effects played by maturity and altitude on composition. Samples were obtained from five orchards located at 25, 74, 132, 202 and 250m above sea level in Edremit (Balikesir, Turkey). Olive samples were harvested at three maturity levels (green, semi-black and black) in 2007 and 2008 to extract the oil. E-2-hexenal was found to be the main volatile compound in all samples and its concentration decreased as maturity progressed. Hexanal and E-1-pentene-3-one were also at high levels in all samples. Levels of all aroma compounds, except E-2-hexenol and hexylacetate, decreased with the degree of ripeness. Altitude plays an evident but less intense effect on the volatile composition. © 2016 John Wiley and Sons, Ltd.Öğe Effects of Cd2+, Cu2+, Ba2+ and Co2+ ions on Entamoeba histolytica cysts(WJG Press, 2004) Aksoy U.; Ustun S.; Dagci H.; Yazar S.Aim: The effects of cobalt, copper, cadmium and barium ions on the cysts of Entamoeba histolytica (E. histolytica), an amebic dysentery agent, cultured in Robinson medium were investigated. Methods: E. histolytica cysts and trophozoites isolated from a patient with amebiasis were cultivated in the medium, incubated at 37 °C for a period of 4 days and 40×104/ml amebic cysts were then transferred to a fresh medium. At the second stage, 0.05, 0.1 and 0.2 mM of selected metal ions were added to the medium, and the effects of these ions on parasitic reproduction compared with the control group were observed. Results: It was determined that the number of living parasites in all the groups containing metal ions decreased significantly starting from 30 minutes (P<0.01). CuCl2 showed the highest lethal effect on E. histolytica cysts, whereas the lowest lethal effect was observed with CoCl2. It was also seen that the number of living cells was decreased as the ion concentration and exposure time were increased, and that there were no living parasites in the medium at the end of 24 h (P<0.01). Conclusion: It may be stated that the effect of ever-increasing contamination of the environment with metal waste materials on parasites should be investigated further.Öğe The effects of pre-treatments on color, composition and storability of dried 'Sarilop' fig fruit(International Society for Horticultural Science, 2017) Oksar R.E.; Şen F.; Aksoy U.Turkish dried figs are known in the world market for their big size, light color and soft texture. The primary objective of the study is to assess the effects of pretreatments applied at semi-dried period on color and major quality attributes of dried figs. The trials were repeated twice during the season in August and September on early and on late season crop, respectively. Fig (Ficus carica L.) fruit partially dried on the tree were collected and then dipped into following solutions: a) in tap water (control), b) potassium metabisulphite (5 g L-1), c) potassium carbonate (50 g L-1), d) ascorbic acid (100 g L-1), and e) citric acid (50 g L-1). Treated fruit were drained and then spread on drying trays for further sun-drying. Dried fruit were fumigated and stored under ambient conditions (18°C, 57% RH) for 9 months. The tested pretreatments had limited impact on color (L*, a*, b*, C*and h°) values. The Chroma (C*) and hue (h°) values of dried fig fruit varied between 28.8-35.8 and 74.1-79.8, respectively. The tested pretreatments exerted similar effects on dried fruit water content, water activity, firmness, total soluble solids. The quality changes that occurred during storage were irrespective of the tested pre-treatments. At the end of the storage period, moisture content, water activity, L*and C*values decreased whereas total soluble solids and firmness increased.Öğe Effects of short-term controlled atmosphere treatment at elevated temperature on dried fig fruit(2010) Sen F.; Meyvaci K.B.; Turanli F.; Aksoy U.Commercial sun-drying has been practiced around the Mediterranean Basin for many centuries. Dried fruit are goods with a long shelf life but many factors including storage pests may limit their marketability. Before the decision to phase it out under the Montreal Protocol, methyl bromide (MB) was the most widely used fumigant to control storage pests due to its efficacy and relatively low cost. Now there is an urgent need to find MB alternatives for post-harvest use. The present research work comprised 3 experiments in 2005-6 carried out in a pilot fumigation chamber designed by EcO2 (EcO2 B.V., AG Numansdorp, The Netherlands). The objective was to test the effectiveness of controlled atmosphere (CA) (decreased O2 at 1 ± 0.5%) at elevated temperature (41 °C) in controlling the major storage pests, fig moth (Ephestia cautella), Indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella), and dried fruit beetle (Carpophilus spp.). In addition, major quality parameters of the hosts, dried figs, were analyzed soon after the treatments, and after 4 months of storage under ambient conditions, in comparison with MB-treated controls (60 g/m3 for 24 h). The CA treatment can be recommended as a post-harvest MB alternative for dried figs since it provided 100% control of the pest species tested, had neutral or positive effects on dried fruit quality and required comparatively short (c.26 h) treatment times compared with other MB alternatives. © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Öğe Effects of the post-harvest application of methyl bromide alternatives on storage pests and quality of dried fig [Hasat sonrasi{dotless} metil bromür alternatifi uygulamalari{dotless}n kuru incirde depo zararli{dotless}lari{dotless} ve kalitesine etkileri](Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Sciences, 2009) Şen F.; Meyvaci K.B.; Aksoy U.; Emekçi M.; Ferizli A.G.Storage insect pests, microbial deterioration, and mycotoxins are major threats to dried fruit. Methyl bromide (MeBr) was the fumigant used to control pests until it was banned. The present study compared the use of MeBr (60 g m-3 for 24 h) and alternatives-magnesium phosphide (1 and 2 g of phosphine (PH3) per ton of dried fig for 5 days), and carbon dioxide (CO2) at atmospheric pressure (in gas tight cubes for 5 days) and high pressure (2 h in pressurized tanks at 25 bars)-in controlling major pests (Ephestia cautella (Zell.) and Carpoglyphus lactis) of dried fig and in respect to dried fig quality. Fruit quality was investigated before exposure and after 2 months of storage at ambient conditions by analyzing moisture content, water activity, surface color, firmness, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, pH, and sugaring index. The effect on fruit surface was examined under a scanning electron microscope. The results show that the tested methods effectively controlled storage pests without any major adverse effects on quality, and each had an advantage for the implementation stage. Magnesium phosphide treatment of 1 g t-1 for 5 days is recommended due to its low investment and operational costs, CO2 in pressurized tanks is recommended due to its short exposure period, and CO2 under atmospheric pressure in gas-tight cubes is recommended due to its low cost and suitability for organic production. © TÜBİTAK.Öğe Elucidating genetic relationships, diversity and population structure among the Turkish female figs(2010) Ikten H.; Mutlu N.; Gulsen O.; Kocatas H.; Aksoy U.A collection of 96 female Turkish fig (Ficus carica L.) accessions was studied to elucidate genetic structure and estimate diversity and genetic similarity distribution among the female figs present in Turkish genetic resources, using 157 molecular genome markers including 129 sequence-related amplified polymorphisms, 21 random amplified polymorphic DNAs, and 7 simple-sequence repeats. The plant samples mainly included Turkish fig collections selected throughout the country over the course of a half-century. Neighbor-joining analysis revealed continuous dissimilarity range, and it was difficult to classify figs into distinct groups. The principle component analysis produced similar results. The analysis of molecular variance indicated that 95 and 93% of genetic variation were explained by within geographic origins and similar fruit rind color, respectively. Sub-structuring Bayesian analysis assigned the 96 female figs into four sub-populations, and indicated that they were highly related. The corrected allelic pairwise distances among the six geographic origins were less than 5%. This study suggests that geography- and color-based groups were not genetically distinct among the Turkish figs. © 2009 Springer Science+Business Media B.V.Öğe Evaluation of pre-crops and organic fertilization program on soil chemical properties and on the subsequent crop under Mediterranean conditions: Case of south of Italy(2012) Al Chami Z.; Al Bitar L.; Amer N.; Baysal D.; Aksoy U.Organic farming systems rely on soil fertility management to enhance the soil chemical properties for the optimization of crop production. Soil fertility-building crops have been reported as a way to reduce inputs, improve soil fertility and subsequent crop production and quality. The present study was conducted in southern Italy and consists in evaluating the effects of pre-crops (faba bean, vetch and broccoli) in comparison to a fallow test and of two different fertilization strategies (commercial organic fertilizer and compost tea) on the main soil chemical properties and on the subsequent crop (tomato and lettuce) in two consecutive years. A split-plot design was used with four replicates and two factors having the pre-crop as the main factor and fertilizers as sub-factor. Fallow plots accumulated up to 55-26 kg/ha of nitrogen, broccoli up to 24-26 kg/ha, faba bean up to 65-75 kg/ha and vetch up to 190-215 kg/ha, respectively, in two years. Results showed that vetch was able to satisfy the N requirement of the main crop without any fertilizer application. The main soil chemical parameters were improved over two years experiment. The trend was consistent; all studied parameters displayed a significant increase in alltreatments, while no significant differences were obtained between treatments. In the first year, the effect of different pre-crops and fertilizers on tomato yield and quality parameters was insignificant. While the results obtained in the second year showed that pre-crops and fertilizers had significant effects on lettuce yield and quality. Yield of lettuce obtained after pre-crops was higher compared to fallow treatment: vetch (27%), broccoli (23%) and faba bean (18%). Different nitrate contents compared to fallow (80% lower) and the ascorbic acid contents (16% higher) were obtained after broccoli treatments. On the other hand, there was no significant effect of fertilizers used in this experiment on lettuce production. These suggest that the pre-crops, especially vetch, can improve main crop yields; while compost improves the quality parameters.Öğe Five-year survey of ochratoxin A in processed sultanas from Turkey(2007) Aksoy U.; Eltem R.; Meyvaci K.B.; Altindisli A.; Karabat S.The results of surveillance for ochratoxin A (OTA) in 1885 samples of sultanas taken during five crop years between 1999 and 2003 are reported. The analytical method was based on extraction with methanol+sodium bicarbonate and clean-up by immunoaffinity column chromatography followed by high-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection. The limit of detection for OTA was 0.3 µg kg-1. The results show that 9.3% of the samples contained no detectable levels of OTA, whereas 0.6% had concentrations exceeding 10 µg kg-1; the remaining 90.3% had levels within the range 0.3-10 µg kg-1. The overall mean OTA concentration in the total number of 1885 samples taken was 1.36 ± 2.91 µg kg-1; the overall median was calculated as 0.90 µg kg-1.Öğe Fumonisin B 1 and B 2 occurrence in dried fig fruits (Ficus carica L.) under Meander Valley's climatic conditions and relationship with fruit quality(2011) Kosoglu I.; Aksoy U.; Pehlivan R.Fusarium is the agent causing endosepsis (internal rot) in fig fruits and it is widespread in fig orchards in the Aegean region. This research was conducted to determine the natural occurrence of fumonisin B 1 (FB 1 ) and B 2 (FB 2 ) on dried fig fruits of Sarilop (syn. Calimyrna) variety which are mainly grown in the Big and Small Meander Basins in the Aegean region, representing 60% of world dried fig production. A total of 262 samples belonging to two quality classes, Class A and Class cull, were collected from 12 different locations during the two crop years in 2004 and 2005. The fumonisin detection method is based on extraction with methanol-acetonitrile-water, derivatization with o-phthaldehyde and quantification by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection. The mean concentrations of FB 1 and FB 2 in fumonisin-positive samples were 0.080 ± 0.047 µg g -1 and 0.055 ± 0.031 µg g -1 and ranged from LOD to 0.332 µg g -1 and from LOD to 0.198 µg g -1 , respectively. The incidence of fumonisins significantly differed between the two crop years. This difference can be attributed to the alteration in the rainfall regime from mid-May to mid-August (7.2 mm in 2004, 90.9 mm in 2005) and number of humid wind currents from a westerly direction (183 in 2004, 492 in 2005) from the end of July and mid-August that may have triggered a higher incidence of Fusarium spp. and thus fumonisin production. © 2011 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.Öğe Hot air dehydration of figs (Ficus carica L.): Drying kinetics and quality loss(2004) Piga A.; Pinna I.; Özer K.B.; Agabbio M.; Aksoy U.The dehydration of fruit from fig trees is normally achieved by sun drying. There is concern about the safety of the end product, mainly because there is a risk of the development of aflatoxins. These concerns can be overcome by artificial drying (oven dehydration). Fig fruits of a local cultivar, which were either pre-treated by blanching or blanching plus sulphuring or not treated at all, underwent hot air dehydration under mild processing conditions in a pilot airflow cabinet dryer. Sampling was carried out at regular intervals to calculate the rate of dehydration and assess quality changes. Microbiological counts and nonenzymatic browning were also monitored. Pretreatments resulted in a shorter processing time, compared with control fruits. In general, a falling dehydration rate period was observed. A dramatic loss of ascorbic acid was recorded, while an informal sensorial assay of the dried fruits gave a positive assessment.Öğe Impact of yearly conditions on major physical and chemical properties of fresh, semi-dried and sun-dried fig (Ficus carica L. 'Sarilop') fruit(International Society for Horticultural Science, 2017) Şen F.; Aksoy U.; Özer K.B.; Can H.Z.; Köseoglu I.; Konak R.The study was carried out on fresh, semi-dried (shriveled) and fully sun-dried fig (Ficus carica L. 'Sarilop') fruit from the same orchard during four consequent crop years in order to assess the effect of yearly conditions on physical and compositional properties. The samples were collected at fresh, semi-dried and dried fig stages. The mean moisture content and water activity levels were similar in all four years . The total soluble solids contents were the highest in 2012. The effect on titratable acidity and fruit firmness were limited. The colour values L*and b*remained almost constant however a*value of fresh fruit attained a higher value in 2012. The fruit samples contained mainly fructose and glucose however low concentrations of sucrose were determined in some dried fruit samples. The major impact of yearly conditions was found on the ratio of defected fruit (sunscald, crack and brown-neck). Yearly differences were significant also in terms of fruit weight, total soluble solids, and sugar composition of fig fruit.Öğe In vitro propagation of Ficus carica cv. Sarilop clone selected for its high performance(International Society for Horticultural Science, 2008) Hepaksoy S.; Aksoy U.'Sarilop' (= Calimyrna) is accepted as a standard fig cultivar for drying due to its high fruit quality all over the world. In Turkish dried fig production that depends fully on cv. Sarilop, the policy is to reduce the percentage of defected fruits rather than extending the acreage. To fulfill this aim, a clonal selection was carried out, and some promising clones were selected in terms of fruit yield and quality. Thereafter, Clone 37 was selected to be the best among the promising clones. On the other hand, all of the cv. Sarilop trees were found to be infected with fig mosaic virus. Thus, propagation of selected clones by apical meristem or shoot tip culture for virus-free and/or mass propagation purposes became a must. This experiment is designed to determine the most suitable conditions and media for propagating cv. Sarilop Clone 37 through tissue culture. Clone 37 displayed a high performance. As the multiplication medium, the Murashige Skoog (MS) medium containing 1 mg/L IBA, 5 mg/L BA, 1 mg/L GA3 and 89 ml/L PG were the best, whereas, MS medium complemented with 1.2 and 2.5 µM IBA or NAA were better in respect to rooting. Peat followed by volcanic tuff gave the best performance for acclimatization to outdoor conditions. The survival rates were lower in Perlite and in sand, soil and cow manure mixture (1:1:1).Öğe Incidence of toxoplasmosis in patients with cirrhosis(2004) Ustun S.; Aksoy U.; Dagci H.; Ersoz G.Aim: It is known that toxoplasmosis rarely leads to various liver pathologies, most common of which is granulomatose hepatitis in patients having normal immune systems. Patients who have cirrhosis of the liver are subject to a variety of cellular as well as humoral immunity disorders. Therefore, it may be considered that toxoplasmosis can cause more frequent and more severe diseases in patients with cirrhosis and is capable of changing the course of the disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of toxoplasmosis in patients with cirrhosis. Methods: Serum samples were taken from 108 patients with cirrhosis under observation in the Hepatology Polyclinic of the Gastroenterology Clinic, and a control group made up of 50 healthy blood donors. IFAT and ELISA methods were used to investigate the IgG and IgM antibodies, which had developed from these sera. Results: Toxoplasma IgG and IgM antibody positivity was found in 74 (68.5%) of the 108 cirrhotic patients and 24 (48%) of the 50 people in the control group. The difference between them was significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: In conclusion, it was found that the toxoplasma sero-prevalence in the cirrhotic patients in this study was higher. Cirrhotic patients are likely to form a toxoplasma risk group. More detailed studies are needed on this subject.Öğe A long-term trial to determine variations in the yield and quality of a processing type pepper (Capsicum annuum L. cv. Yalova yağlık-28) in organic and conventional farming systems(Springer Netherlands, 2018) Duman İ.; Aksoy U.; Altındişli A.; Elmacı Ö.L.This study was conducted to determine the long-term performance under two farming systems of Capia pepper, a summer vegetable in high demand, consumed fresh, as paste, dried, or roasted. The trial was conducted for 9 years on certified organic and conventional plots of Ege University, İzmir, Turkey. In both farming systems, pepper was the main summer crop, but the preceding crop varied between the farming systems and over the years. Certified organic seeds and seedlings of Yalova yağlık-28, an open pollinated variety, were used for Capia pepper production. Yields were statistically similar in the conventional (45,217 kg ha -1 ) and organic (43,645 kg ha -1 ) systems; however, significant yield variations occurred with respect to the annual conditions. The farming system significantly influenced fruit quality. The average fruit weight was 99.7 g in the conventional plots compared with 88.8 g in the organic. The fruit pericarp was thicker in the organic (5.1 mm) than in the conventionally grown ones (4.5 mm). The L-ascorbic acid content was (73.4 mg 100 g -1 ) higher in the conventional fruit, whereas the total soluble solids (7.7%) and red pulp color, determined by a chromameter, as a*/b* (2.0), were more pronounced in fruit from the organic plots. The long-term trial showed that organic management helped to improve the soil organic matter content and fruit quality, especially from the perspective of processing. © 2017, Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht.
